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Early Childhood Education

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Give your child the strongest start. Discover the power of early learning with OCPS.

At Orange County Public Schools, we believe every child deserves a bright beginning. Our Early Childhood Department is dedicated to providing high-quality, nurturing, and engaging learning experiences that set the foundation for lifelong success.

Why Early Childhood Education Matters:

The first few years of a child's life are a period of incredible growth and development. High-quality early childhood education:

  • Builds Essential Skills: Fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, language, literacy, and mathematical understanding.
  • Nurtures Social-Emotional Growth: Helps children develop self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and positive relationships through programs like Conscious Discipline.
  • Prepares for Kindergarten: Equips children with the knowledge and readiness they need to thrive as they transition to elementary school.
  • Promotes Overall Well-being: Supports cognitive, physical, and emotional health, setting the stage for future academic and life achievements.

Please note the following:

  • All VPK registration MUST be completed ONLINE on computer or smart phone at: Family Services
  • The VPK application is available in ALL languages.
  • For questions regarding your online application, please call Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) at (407) 841-6607

Contact:

Pamela Clark
Senior Administrator, Early Childhood
407-317-3200 Ext. 200-4611
Pamela.Clark@ocps.net

Kimberly Peña-Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
407-317-3200 Ext. 635-2263
Kimberly.Pena-Rodriguez@ocps.net

 

The Florida VPK logo features the word 'Florida' in blue, followed by the letters 'VPK' in red, orange, and blue, with a green line underneath.

Early Childhood Program

Welcome to the Early Childhood Program website. Our team is dedicated and committed to providing support, resources and advocacy for the protection and continuance of developmentally appropriate and child-centered practices in the early childhood classroom environment.

To be eligible to participate in Orange County Public Schools' Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program your child must be 4 years of age by September 1 of the current school year, and reside in Orange County.

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