Polk County Public Schools, Parents
Polk County Schools' PreK Programs are now accepting requests for full pay applications for the 2011-2012 school year. To request an application please call (863) 648-3047 or send an e-mail to joanne.vazquez@polk-fl.net with the following information:
To obtain an application for subsidized funds contact Polk County Early Learning Coalition: 733-9064.
No registration fee. No supply fee. Only pay for days schools are open.
School Readiness offers a limited number of Full Pay slots with priority given to 4 year olds who will enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2011.
The PreK School Readiness Program is funded through a contract with the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County. Polk families have many different child care needs. In order to help meet these needs, the Polk PreK School Readiness Program and Early Learning Coalition have partnered together. The ELC is authorized by the Start of Florida to determine program eligibility for School Readiness and VPK. Families that need extended school day care are usually served at childcare centers.
PreK School Readiness programs are located at many public schools. Children qualify under the child care subsidy program through Early Learning Coalition. To be processed, your application must have income documentation attached. Households must have an employed adult. Four year olds born on or before September 1 of the school year have priority placement over 3 year olds. Fees are assessed based on a sliding fee scale. Classroom assignments are made during the summer months or as space becomes available throughout the school year. Full pay spaces are available on a limited basis.
In addition to the high quality educational component, your child will receive:
There are usually 20 spaces in each classroom. When all spaces are filled, children are put on a waiting list for their school zone.
ON THE APPLICATION, you will be asked to make a first and second choice of the program you would like your child to attend . When completed, the application will be processed and you will be notified as to vacancies, placements and/or considerations. Most PreK School Readiness classrooms will have space for 20 eligible children.
UPON ENROLLMENT of your child to the assigned school, you must provide the following documents: (enrollment documents)
Parents should always keep current copies of physicals, immunization records and helpful information for management of health concerns or chronic illnesses of children.
On the application, you will be asked to make a first and second choice of the program you would like your child to attend. The program locations for the 2011 -2012 school year are listed below by area. These sites are subject to change.
Phone: 863-648-3047 (English and Español)
Fax: 863-648-3050
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, Florida 33806
Polk County Schools
School Readiness/VPK
P O Box 391
Bartow, Florida 33831
Polk County Schools
Woodlake Center – Preschool Programs
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, Florida 33803
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:45 am – 4:45 pm
Phone: 648-3044
Offered at Kid-Care Sites
For Information – Contact providers at each elementary school