It is our vision that all children in this community will enter school ready to learn.
This is your friendly reminder that in‑person VPK registration for the Escambia County School District begins Monday, March 30, 2026. To register with the Escambia County School District VPK program, you will need to bring an approved Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC).
Please note that the VPK application and the Certificate of Eligibility are not part of an automatic system that approves instantly, so we encourage families to apply as soon as possible. VPK applications are processed in the order they are received.
Once your child’s application has been approved you will receive an email directing you back to your ELC Family Portal account https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ where you will need to download and print your child’s Certificate of Eligibility.
Just a Reminder:
You will need to sign your child’s Certificate of Eligibility with the VPK Program Provider you choose when registering your child for the VPK program.
We have attached flyers from both the Escambia County School District and The Early Learning Coalition which provide detailed instructions for completing the application and obtaining your Certificate of Eligibility.
If you have any questions, please contact Hope Wilson, VPK Eligibility Coordinator, at 850‑607‑8556.
Summer VPK (Voluntary Pre‑K) is a free, 300‑hour summer educational program designed for children entering Kindergarten in the upcoming school year who have not previously attended a VPK program. This program focuses on strengthening early learning skills, so children are fully prepared to start Kindergarten with confidence.
The Summer VPK program offers a structured, supportive learning environment where children develop foundational skills in literacy, early math, language development, and social‑emotional growth. Through hands‑on learning, guided play, and developmentally appropriate instruction, children experience a well‑rounded introduction to early school expectations. Please consider signing your child up for Summer VPK their education is the foundation of their future, and early learning experiences play a vital role in building confidence, curiosity, and school readiness. Please see attached flyer for more information.
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Children who enter school prepared to learn have the best chance of completing their education with the necessary competencies to become productive citizens. The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County works to meet the needs of working families, the school readiness needs of young children, and the workforce needs of our growing community.
Families
Florida’s School Readiness Program (SR) program can help with the cost of childcare by offering financial assistance to eligible low-income families and prepare young children to be successful in school.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success.
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Providers
The Early Learning Coalition supports early childhood educators by providing training opportunities for professional development and other services designed to enhance the skills of early childhood education professionals.
The Coalition contracts with licensed and licensed-exempt childcare programs which allow them to provide childcare to children approved for School Readiness or VPK services.
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Our Location
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County offices are located in the Tower at 1720 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola on the 1st floor in Suite 100 and on the 4th floor in Suite 400.
Child Care Resource & Referral
CCRR offers customized childcare listings, quality care tips and resources for new and existing childcare. Click the button below or call 850-595-5915.
All families receiving Child Care Resource and Referral services will be contacted to complete a voluntary survey to gauge your customer service experience with our office. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will not affect your services.
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