{"id":174000000326,"date":"2016-07-06T14:29:38","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T18:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000000326"},"modified":"2019-05-02T10:26:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T14:26:48","slug":"take-advantage-of-vpk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2016\/07\/06\/take-advantage-of-vpk\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Advantage of Our Free VPK Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-174000000327\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/01\/newvpk-4a.jpg\" alt=\"VPK program in East Orlando\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>There are many great benefits to raising a family in the state of Florida. One of our favorites is the <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/programs\/pre-k-childcare-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">voluntary pre-kindergarten, or VPK, programs available for free for all four and five-year-olds<\/a>. The voluntary pre-kindergarten education program is designed to give children a jumpstart in education by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language &amp; social skills early in life. Any child the age of four on or before September 1<sup>st<\/sup> is eligible for our free program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the VPK program entail?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The goal of the voluntary pre-kindergarten education program is to develop the skills children need to become strong learners at an early age so they are more likely to be successful and school. Qualified teachers provide developmentally appropriate curriculum that meet high literacy standards. There is a school year program that includes 540 hours of instructional time and generally begins in August or a summer program that consists of 300 hours of instructional time and may begin as early as May 1<sup>st<\/sup>. Parents can choose from one of the several programs available from either private and public providers.<\/p>\n<p>Here at KRK, we know the great importance of early childhood education. <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/programs\/pre-k-childcare-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We are a certified private Orlando VPK provider<\/a>. Our incredible facility includes an Enrichment Center that has been specifically designed and dedicated to the VPK and Pre-K students. Our goal was to create a dynamic and fun environment that is secure and supported by our professional teaching staff. The full day VPK program includes lunch, snacks and extracurricular activities. VPK students can look forward to field trips, special events, carnival days, school photos, graduation day, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The dedicated teachers at KRK Avalon Park are experienced, and in most cases exceed the requirements for teaching VPK. Committed to providing a challenging and fun curriculum, the staff is what makes the VPK educational program here at Kids R Kids Avalon Park possible. Instructional hours are designed to include original theme modules that are both appealing and educational. Every student will receive an unparalleled level of individual attention to ensure their success in reading, math, writing, and social skills. We offer small group and one-on-one academic attention to create a foundation that prepares your child for the elementary school years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174000000328 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/01\/new-krk-vpk-5.jpg\" alt=\"Pre K in Avalon Park FL\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Your child will enjoy the opportunity to work on literary skills like letters, shapes, sound recognition, and more along with confidence-building exercises and plenty of playtime to encourage learning. We understand that these foundational skills are absolutely critical for future success as your child enters kindergarten and years beyond. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the state of Florida\u2019s VPK educational program call or stop by today to get more information. We\u2019d be happy to schedule a time for you to visit and learn more about the VPK program and are awesome educational campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many great benefits to raising a family in the state of Florida. One of our favorites is the voluntary pre-kindergarten, or VPK, programs available for free for all four and five-year-olds. 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