Kids & Family
VPK Choice Open Enrollment From Mar. 6-17
VPK Choice applications are available online. Starting Mar. 6, applications can be submitted in person at the Office of Student Assignment.

From ELC of Manatee: Parents who have children that will be four-years old bySeptember 1, 2017 and who would like for their child to attend a FREE Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program at a public school for the 2017-2018 school year, are encouraged to participate in the District’s VPK Choice Application Period taking place from March 6th through March 17th.
VPK Choice applications are now available at www.manateeschools.net. Starting March 6th, applications can be submitted in person at the Office of Student Assignment located at 1400 1stAvenue East, in Palmetto or they may be submitted online at VPKChoice@manateeschools.net.
It is important to note that all VPK Choice applications must be submitted no later than March 17th. A current and valid VPK Certificate of Eligibility (COE) must be submitted with your VPK Choice application. A COE can be obtained from the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County (www.elc-manatee.org).
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For further information on VPK and the VPK Choice Application process, please contact the School District of Manatee County Department of Early Learning at 941-751-6550 ext. 2387.
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