please email eligibility@elcalachua.org . Please be sure your email includes your name and description of your request. Allow up to 3 business days for access to your portal account. The children of Alachua County are one of our greatest resources.
The children of Alachua County are one of our greatest resources. Their early experiences set the stage for their future success in school – and in life.
Nearly 2,200 children and their families are served by School Readiness Programs in Alachua County each year. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) (or preschool) is available free to all Florida 4-year-old children.
Approximately 1,500 children participate in Alachua County VPK programs each year. To enroll your child in a VPK program, click on the Parent Portal link above.
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County (ELCAC) serves as a resource to families and child care providers. Our mission is to ensure that all children in our community have the chance to participate in enriching opportunities that allow them to explore, create, play, and grow.
We know that children are actively learning wherever they are – at home, in early learning programs, and in their communities. Parents are undeniably children’s first and most important teachers. With this in mind, we work hard to maintain a quality early learning system with programs that respect families’ individual needs.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) (or preschool) is available free to all Florida 4-year-old children. VPK programs emphasize learning through play, using developmentally appropriate instruction and activities. Approved VPK providers prepare children to be ready for kindergarten. Approximately 1,500 children participate in Alachua County VPK programs each year. To enroll your child in a VPK program, click on the Parent Portal link above.