School Readiness
Miami-Dade County's Department of Human Services (DHS) provides child care financial assistance to parents with low-income.
Step Up for Students Scholarships
It is an initiative of the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program. The innovative program provides K-12 education scholarships for qualifying low-income students who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade OR who attended public school the previous year. The scholarships give low-income parents the opportunity to choose the K-12 school that best meets their children's needs. The scholarships cover up to $4,335 for private school tuition and books or up to $500 in transportation costs to an out-of-district public school.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) began as a constitutional amendment passed by Florida voters in November 2002 and signed into law January 2, 2005. It is designed to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program is FREE for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1 each year who reside in Florida. The school-year program includes 540 hours of instructional time and begins in August. Inquire at the office about eligibility requirement and times offered.