VPK Application for 2024-2025

This application is for Pasco County Public Schools Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for the 24-25 school year. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, and must have a valid VPK Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando, elcph.org (727) 569-1004.

Only the most recent submission will be accepted, so PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION.

Did you complete this application during the first application window in January?

Did you complete this application during the first application window in January? Yes No
Child's Name Child's Name First Last
Child's Date of Birth Child's Date of Birth / MM / DD YYYY
Is there an ADDITIONAL child in your household applying for VPK?

Is there an ADDITIONAL child in your household applying for VPK? Yes No

For 3 or more, email pascovpk@pasco.k12.fl.us with additional name(s) and date(s) of birth, and a copy of the additional VPK Certificate(s) of Eligibility/COE(s).
Child's Name Child's Name First Last
Child's Date of Birth Child's Date of Birth / MM / DD YYYY
Please download the VPK Certificate(s) of Eligibility (COE) from your elcph.org Family Portal (see example below). Take note of the file name and save location for easy uploading in the next step.
Please upload your VPK Certificate(s) of Eligibility (COE). MUST BE ORIGINAL PDF downloaded directly from elcph.org. No screenshots or photos will be accepted.

Attach Files

See example above. If you have a COE from another county, you must reach out to the issuing county to transfer it to elcph.org.
Please choose from the below VPK options. Some schools still have a few slots available and will be filled in order the applications are submitted. The rest of the applications will be waitlisted. Schools that already have an EXTENSIVE waitlist are not listed here and are not available for waitlist.
Is either parent/guardian a Pasco County Schools employee?

Is either parent/guardian a Pasco County Schools employee? No Yes--Enter Empl. ID and/or worksite below:
Have you submitted an application for Head Start?

Have you submitted an application for Head Start? Yes No, but I would like more information about the program No, we do not qualify or are not interested in Head Start
Does your child have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a suspected disability?

Does your child have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a suspected disability? No Yes or Unsure--Enter IEP or suspected disability details below:

Please type YES if there is already an IEP in place, and UNSURE if there is a suspected disability. In either case, please also state the disability.
Select your preference for VPK services.

Select your preference for VPK services. 3 hours a day FREE (generally the first 3 hours of the school day) Full school day ($125 weekly fee)

Full day requires weekly payment regardless of attendance status.
Parent Name Parent Name First Last
Please enter the name of the parent filling out the form.
Home Address (Must be Pasco County, Florida resident) Home Address (Must be Pasco County, Florida resident)
Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
Please enter the child's home address.
Please provide the best number to reach you by phone from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please provide the best number to reach you by phone from 8:00am to 5:00pm. - ### - ### ####
Parent Email

Receipt will be sent to this email address.
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VPK Application for 2024-2025

VPK Application for 2024-2025

Please download the VPK Certificate(s) of Eligibility (COE) from your elcph.org Family Portal (see example below). Take note of the file name and save location for easy uploading in the next step.