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Free Childcare Assistance In Florida
Hands On Academy understands the financial pressures on parents. Government-funded programs are available to make high-quality childcare more accessible. Check out the financial assistance options available to you below.
For Ages 0-5
What is Florida School Readiness?
Florida's School Readiness Program provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
For Age 4-5
What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE VPK in Orlando (Voluntary Prekindergarten) for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
School Readiness
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What is School Readiness (SR)?
Florida's School Readiness Program (SR) provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
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What are the benefits of School Readiness?
- Gets little ones kindergarten-ready!
- Supports working families by making top-notch early learning services affordable.
- Keeps parents thriving in the workforce or pursuing education with a helping hand.
- Provides parents information on child development, early childhood screenings, and family well-being.
- Take your pick from private centers, public schools, or family childcare homes.
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Am I eligible for School Readiness?
Learn More- At least one parent must be employed or engaged in educational activities, like college or trade school attendance, for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- The total household income should not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level based on family size.
- Families are required to contribute a copayment for childcare, which varies depending on income and family size.
- Additionally, other children may qualify if they have special needs, are considered at-risk for abuse, neglect, or abandonment, or if their parents fall into specific categories, such as being homeless, victims of domestic violence, or low-income migrant families or farm workers.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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Is your school an approved provider?
Book TourYes! We accept Florida School Readiness. Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more.
VPK
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What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Am I eligible for VPK?
Learn MoreTo qualify for VPK:
- Children need to reside in Florida and reach the age of 4 on or before September 1 of the ongoing school year.
- If a child's fourth birthday falls between February 2 and September 1 of a given calendar year, parents have the option to delay enrollment in VPK until the subsequent year when the child turns 5.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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How much is full time VPK in Florida?
540 hours of educational instruction in a school year.
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Is your school an approved VPK provider?
Book A TourYes! We provide free Florida VPK With flexible hours ranging from 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more about our VPK program.
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Key Features of Our
Florida VPK Program
Protected Environment
- Hygienic Learning Areas
- Highly Qualified Teachers with CPR & First Aid Certification
- Safety Measures
- Monitored Environment
Effective Communication & Literacy Skills
- Word Detectives: VPK programs transform children into word detectives! Through engaging activities, conversations, and diverse exposure, they embark on a thrilling journey to discover the power of words, building a rich vocabulary for clear and confident communication.
- Listening Champions: Storytelling, group discussions, and interactive learning become exciting challenges in VPK programs. Children hone their listening skills and comprehension abilities, emerging as listening champions, ready to actively participate in the world around them.
- Reading Rocket Launch:
VPK programs ignite a love for reading! With age-appropriate activities like story time, letter recognition, and basic writing exercises, children blast off on a reading adventure, laying the foundation for future literacy skills and a lifelong love of learning.
The Wonder of Learning and Brains grow
- Friends & Teamwork: VPK programs foster social and emotional growth through interaction and fun activities. Children learn to cooperate, empathize, and manage their emotions, becoming well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in any setting.
- Little Problem Solvers: VPK programs turn playtime into a learning adventure! Engaging activities spark critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children explore, analyze situations, and discover creative solutions, building a strong foundation for tackling future challenges.
- Ready for Kindergarten: VPK programs provide a smooth transition to formal education. Through age-appropriate activities, engaging stories, and hands-on experiences, children are introduced to fundamental math and literacy concepts, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for academic success.
Building with STEAM
- Crack the Code: Our VPK program ignites critical thinking! Through engaging activities, children become junior detectives, analyzing situations, exploring possibilities, and discovering creative solutions to problems.
- Lab Coats & Curiosity: Forget textbooks! Our classrooms transform into exciting labs. Children become scientists in action, participating in hands-on experiments and projects that foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts and a lifelong love for exploration.
- A World of Color & Creativity: Arts become a vibrant thread woven into the fabric of our VPK program. Children unleash their inner artist, freely expressing themselves while developing innovative thinking skills.
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