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Early Learning Coalition VPK Information for 2023-2024

Step 1. Apply On-Line

Children are eligible for the VPK program if they are 4 years old on or before 09/01/23 (their date of birth must fall between 09/02/18 and 09/01/19). If a child’s fourth birthday falls between February 2nd through September 1st in a calendar year, parents can postpone enrolling their child in VPK that year and wait until the following year when their child is 5. Children must currently reside in Florida.

Parents or legal guardians may apply for a VPK certificate for their child online starting January 1st, 2023, at the following website: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com

*Due to high volume of VPK applications, please allow up to 5 business days for application review/approval*

We offer 2 kiosks in our Shalimar Office to our parents during normal business hours.

You may also apply for a VPK reenrollment online at the website listed above.

SHALIMAR OFFICE Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm 1130 N Eglin Parkway Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 833-3627 [email protected]

Parents/guardians MUST provide ONE document from EACH of the two categories below

to be issued a certificate for their child:

1. PROOF OF CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH · Official birth certificate or record (The Souvenir Certificate issued by the hospital is not acceptable) · A current Florida shot/immunization record indicating the date of birth signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician (issued at the Health Dept.) · A Valid passport · A Valid dependent ID card

Step 2.  Required Registration Documents

Please print out your Certificate of Eligibility and the documents listed below.  Students must be registered at the school you wish to attend.  Your application packet must have ALL documents present for placement consideration. Partial applications will not be accepted.

• Certificate of Eligibility from Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast
• Child’s Birth Certificate/Passport
• Child’s Social Security Card (recommended)
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID
• Proof of Florida residency
• Current Florida Certificate of Immunizations (Florida form DH680) Health Department
• Current Florida School Entry Physical (no less than 1 year from date of entry)

Participating Sites

WISE Center                Mossy Head School       Paxton School          Freeport Elementary                 Bay School

850-892-1111              850-892-1290                 850-892-1230           850-892-1211                          850-622-5051               

Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 2023 is scheduled for the week of January 23-27, 2023.

The Just Read, Florida! office and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), in partnership with other FDOE offices, the Walton County School District, state organizations and agencies, are planning the 15th annual statewide Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 2023 events. 

This year, our Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! theme is Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy – Splash Into New Worlds! With this theme in mind, we are encouraging all schools to participate in reading books to deepen students’ knowledge and support the New Worlds Reading Initiative program which provides high-quality, free books on a monthly basis to K-5 students performing below grade level to instill a love of reading.  The New Worlds Reading Initiative FREE book delivery program was created to help K-5 students build at-home libraries and encourage a love for reading. For more info on eligibility, visit www.newworldsreading.com.

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month! These students were recognized by their teachers as exhibiting outstanding character and serving as role models for their peers!

Walton County Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares his December, 2022 monthly update! This month, Superintendent Hughes gives important dates, holiday well-wishes, and information on a local attraction with great history - Christmas Reflections!

https://youtu.be/mKGIKvtIrs8