VPK Provider Application Process and Information 

All 2019-2020 VPK Contracts will be completed in the Provider Portal. There is a video that will guide you through the creation of a provider profile. If you need help setting up a profile, contact Janelle Almonte or Sarah Bedard ( see phone numbers above).

Provider Portal User Guide

Early Childhood Specialists

Brenda Griffin:  (239) 935-6179

Janelle Almonte:  (239) 935-6132

Michelle Aguiar:  (239) 935-6171

Sarah Bedard:  (239) 935-6198

Sherry Shupp:  (239) 935-6180

Updates: Bernadette Russello:  (239) 935-6151

VPK Information for Providers

Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms:  3 Years Old to Kindergarten

4 Year Old Standards Training is listed on the DCF website and registration is through the Child Care Training Portal
https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/login.jsf.

For an interactive experience with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards follow this link  http://www.floel.org/standardsresource/

VPK Information for Parents

• Search for a VPK Provider
• Choosing a Quality VPK