Early childhood programs are designed to provide developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction for children under the age of five in preparation for kindergarten and are located at designated St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) sites.
Specific program locations and enrollment requirements are available on the Early Childhood Services – SJCSD website. The parent or guardian must provide documentation of eligibility to enroll.
Head Start
Early childhood programs are designed to provide developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction for children under the age of five in preparation for kindergarten and are located at designated St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) sites.
Specific program locations and enrollment requirements are available on the Early Childhood Services – SJCSD website. The parent or guardian must provide documentation of eligibility to enroll.
Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education
ESE – Pre-K provides specialized instruction and interventions for children with a developmental delay or disability who are age three to five years old and with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The program is designed to increase inclusive opportunities and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the youngest learners. Interventions are embedded in the curriculum as appropriate for each child.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) was implemented to give all 4-year-olds access to a quality prekindergarten experience.
Students must reside in Florida and be 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the enrollment year. A child who will be five years of age after February 1 and before September 2 is eligible for VPK or kindergarten if there was no prior enrollment in either program. Parents have the option of enrolling eligible children in a school-year program (540 instructional hours) or a summer program (300 instructional hours). Seats are limited, and early application at the home zoned school is encouraged.