FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 22, 2009
CONTACT: Cynthia Terpstra
(561) 395-3632 x15
clterpstra@AdventLifenet.org
Advent Early Childhood School Now Offering Three-Hour VPK Program
Program eases financial burden for parents
Boca Raton, Florida – Advent Early Childhood School is offering a three-hour, State-funded VPK program in addition to the expanded VPK programs subsidized by the state of Florida. The three-hour, State-funded VPK program will meet all the State requirements for VPK and will be taught by a State-certified VPK instructor. Advent is accepting VPK vouchers for this program until July 31.
Advent’s VPK program is offered Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 9:00 -3:00 PM., or 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Space is limited for this program. For more information, please contact Advent ECS at 561-395-3631 ext. 4.
About the Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Program
A constitutional amendment passed by Florida’s voters in Nov. 2002 required a prekindergarten program for all four-year-old children by fall 2005. House Bill 1-A was signed into law by Governor Bush on January 2, 2005, creating a program designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The program allows a parent to enroll his or her eligible child (four years old by September 1 and residing in Florida) in a VPK program, regardless of parents’ income. The program is voluntary for children and providers.
The VPK program began in the 2005-2006 school year. Public, private, and faith-based providers may be eligible to deliver the program depending on whether they meet the minimum standards required in law.
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