The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program at Banyan Creek
Elementary is a full day inclusion classroom. The VPK program provides a foundation for the children both academically and socially in preparation for kindergarten.
Students receive VPK instruction by a certified teacher, an early childhood professional (ECP), and a paraprofessional.
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) will be in the room for a brief portion of the day working with students previously identified as having speech and/or language needs.
Breakfast and a snack will be provided and students may choose to buy or bring lunch to school. Students have a "quiet time" for rest built into their daily schedule.
VPK applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted beginning on the following schedule:
Feb. 24, 2022 for students living inside the Banyan Creek School Zone
March 3, 2022 for students living outside the Banyan Creek School Zone
The weekly parent fee for the Full-time program 8:00-1:45 is $115 per week.
*There are limited spots available for children to attend part-time 8:00 am-11:15am.
*A Wrap around (2:00 pm-6:00 pm) program is also available for an additional fee.
Pre-registrations will only be accepted through email to
[email protected]
Please include your child's name, date of birth, parent/guardian names, home address and phone numbers. Also, please indicate whether you would like to be placed on the waitlist for part time or the full-time parent-fee program. Indicate if you are interested in the Wrap-Program and attach your child’s VPK certificate to the email. Applications must include all above information to be accepted. Applications will be accepted and approved on a first come, first serve basis via email.
Early applications or phone calls will not be accepted.
Once applications are approved, parents will receive a return email with additional instructions regarding registration which must be completed by April 15, 2022. After the initial 20 spots have been reserved, all other applicants will be placed on a wait list.
See full flyer here: VPK Flyer