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We Nurture Growing Minds & Create Lifelong Learners In The Voluntary Pre-K Classroom

VPK (Lil' Discoverers) | 5 Year Olds | Serving Saint Johns, FL

Getting Ready For School With Fun, Discovery-Based Learning

Your child will soon embark on their journey to “big kid school”. The VPK Lil’ Discoverer class gives them a jumpstart by enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills through fun, discovery-based learning that promotes active engagement and guarantees Kindergarten readiness.
Getting Ready For School With Fun, Discovery-Based Learning
A High-Quality Program With Passionate Teachers

A High-Quality Program With Passionate Teachers

The Lil’ Discoverer class offers a high-quality program that includes strong literacy standards, an appropriate developmental curriculum through FunShine Express®, intimate class sizes, and qualified, passionate teachers who guide your child.

Children Discover Their Strengths & Abilities Now

Asking Questions Develops Critical Thinking Skills

Open-Ended Discussion Helps With Discovery

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Fun, Hands-On, Activities For Limitless Learning

Language & Pre-Literacy Prepare Them For School

The Social Skills They Learn Now Last For Life

Asking Questions Develops Critical Thinking Skills

Open-Ended Discussion Helps With Discovery

Fun, Hands-On, Activities For Limitless Learning

Language & Pre-Literacy Prepare Them For School

The Social Skills they Learn Now Last For Life

  • Asking Questions Develops Critical Thinking Skills
  • Open-Ended Discussion Helps With Discovery
  • Fun, Hands-On, Activities For Limitless Learning
  • Language & Pre-Literacy Prepare Them For School
  • The Social Skills they Learn Now Last For Life

Your Little One Starts School With Confidence

Skilled teachers lay a solid foundation for school readiness with a strong focus on social-emotional learning. Crucial social skills like empathy, patience, positivity, and kindness make it easier for your little scholar to transition to Kindergarten with confidence.
Your Little One Starts School With Confidence
Learning Centers Ignite Curiosity & Imagination

Learning Centers Ignite Curiosity & Imagination

Your child excels with learning centers that ignite their curiosity and imagination through discovery-based learning. These stations enhance independence, motivation, and active engagement through dramatic play, art, writing, computer learning, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities.

Delicious Meals & Snacks Included In Your Tuition

Your little learner requires plenty of energy for all those learning adventures they go on, so they enjoy yummy meals and snacks included in tuition. An onsite chef caters to allergies and includes fresh fruits, veggies, and protein for a balanced diet.
Delicious Meals & Snacks Included In Your Tuition
Being In Nature Makes Learning Even More Fun

Being In Nature Makes Learning Even More Fun

The more time your child spends outdoors, the easier it is for them to learn. Your little one runs, jumps, and climbs their way to fun every day on the turfed playground and enjoys tending to the fruit, veggie, and flower garden.

Your Free Brightwheel™ App Keeps You Close

Communicate with your teachers almost effortlessly with the free Brightwheel™ app that enables you to send direct messages, and receive adorable pictures, videos, notes, progress reports, and updates all to your phone.
Your Free Brightwheel™ App Keeps You Close
Yoga, Spanish, & Soccer Improve Academic Skills

Yoga, Spanish, & Soccer Improve Academic Skills

Shine a light on your little superstar with weekly enrichment classes that bring out their hidden talents and natural abilities. Programs like yoga, Spanish lessons, and soccer foster communication and teamwork and improve self-esteem and academic skills.

FAQs

We’re open from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. every weekday.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Restricted-access entry controls allow only approved individuals into our buildings. Internal-use-only security cameras monitor the premises, while the CPR-trained and certified teachers are in your child’s classrooms and on the fenced-in playground in case of emergencies.
Staff perform daily cleaning and sanitizing, and professional cleaners do a weekly deep cleaning to ensure all play and learning spaces, toys, and high-touch and traffic areas are well sanitized. Onsite air purifiers keep environmental germs and toxins out of the air.
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) is a free educational program for 4-year-olds in Florida. It aims to prepare children for kindergarten and enhance their early learning experiences.

Children must be:

  • 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll.
  • A Florida resident.

1. Gather Required Information:

  • Your child’s birth date.
  • Your Florida residency proof (like a utility bill).

2. Visit the VPK Website:

  • Go to the Florida Department of Education VPK page.

3. Complete the Application:

  • Fill out the online application form or download a paper application.

4. Submit the Application:

  • If using the online form, submit it directly. For paper applications, send it to your local Early Learning Coalition.
Applications typically open in February for the following school year. It’s advisable to apply early to secure your spot.
VPK is free for eligible children. However, some providers may charge for extra services or extended hours.
Children who turn 4 after September 1 may enroll the following year or can attend a private preschool at their own cost.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a VPK Certificate that you can give to your chosen provider.
For more detailed information, visit the Florida Department of Education VPK page or contact your local Early Learning Coalition.

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