VPK and VPK Plus
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free program aimed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds born on or before September 1 who reside in Florida, regardless of family income. The state of Florida will pay for 540 hours of instruction in literacy, math, language, science and social skills. We have three VPK programs to choose from at WECC
We have consistently scored in the highest percentile of VPK scores in the county every year!
Free VPK: This class meets 9am-12pm Monday-Friday and follows the Manatee County School Calendar.
VPK Plus: This program goes beyond the 540 instructional hours provided by the state. It includes special classes with specialized instructors in Spanish, Art, Music, Gym and Literature Adventures. This class meets 9am-1pm. The extra hour is an additional $6.00 per day, but it is billed in 9 payments of $130.00. The first payment is made on the first day of school in August and is followed by the 2nd payment on October 1st and the first of each month through May. The program follows the Manatee County School Calendar.
VPK Wrap Care: This class also include Spanish, Art, Music, Gym and Literature Adventure. However, it provides extended care for working parents after the VPK hours. The cost is $105 per week and is available from 6:30 am-6pm.
