This post was created on 05/03/2023.

Early Childhood Programs is currently accepting applications for the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for the 2023-2024 school year. Families that are interested in enrolling their child must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando. Parents can use the following link to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility https://elcph.org/, or call (727) 233-8291 regarding any questions concerning their Certificate of Eligibility application for VPK. After receiving the Certificate of Eligibility, families can begin step two of the application process by completing the VPK Mach form, https://ryu.pasco.k12.fl.us/ssps-mform/view.php?id=322784 on the Early Childhood Programs webpage. Please note that students are accepted and enrolled at school sites that have VPK enrollment vacancies, based upon the order in which all steps in the application process have been completed.

The following schools currently have VPK vacancies for the 2023-2034 school year:

• Gulf Highlands Elementary
• Gulf Trace Elementary
• Hudson Primary Academy
• James M. Marlowe Elementary
• Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy
• Schrader Elementary
• Seven Springs Elementary