Welcome to Early Childhood Programs!
We offer programs for our youngest learners at various school sites across Pasco County. To apply, simply click the appropriate green button below. If you want to learn more about our programs, check out the information in the boxes below and click the blue button for more details.
VPK Certificates of Eligibility are available NOW! Apply to get yours here: Early Learning Family Portal: Home
COEs are required to complete a VPK Application for Pasco County Schools.
VPK
VPK School Year 2025-2026
Summer VPK 2025
Summer Bridge VPK 2025
Click the blue button below to learn more and to apply!
Early Head Start/Head Start
Early Head Start/Head Start is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families.
Pre-K VE (Blended)
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) in Florida offers free prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds, regardless of family income. The VPK Inclusion Program specifically caters to children with special needs, integrating them with typically developing peers in a supportive environment. This program aims to provide an inclusive educational experience, promoting social and academic development for all students.
Department Navigation
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Head Start Application and Interview Information
- VPK Application Here
- Head Start Required Documents
- Head Start Definitions of Income
- Early Childhood Programs Site Locations Map
- School Boundaries
Policy Council
Annual Reports
Community Assessment
Important Links
Parent Engagement
Other Important Links
- HURRICANE RESOURCES
- (FDLRS) Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Systems
- Florida Head Start Association
- Florida VPK
- Head Start/Early Head Start Welcome Video
- National Head Start Association
- Poverty Guidelines
- Head Start Community Resources (Espanol)
- Head Start Bus Van Safety Video
- Walk This Way Video
