4 Years – 5 Years
Scholars Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program
Designed for kindergarten readiness, our Scholars VPK program helps children build school-ready skills & a love for lifelong learning.
Teacher to Student Ratio
1:11
Our Ratio
1:20
State Ratio
4 Years – 5 Years
Preparing Scholars for Kindergarten & Beyond
Our Scholars Voluntary Pre-Kingarten (VPK) program helps children build the academic confidence, classroom skills, and independence needed for a smooth transition to grade school. With a focus on science, technology, mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing, students work toward clear achievement goals while teachers use bi-weekly assessments to provide support, challenge, and individualized guidance.
With two teachers, a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, and class sizes limited to 20 Scholars, children receive focused instruction in a clean, structured, and nurturing environment. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided daily.
Designed for Pre-K Learners
Classroom Environment
Our Scholars VPK classroom is designed to help children ages 4-5 become confident, independent learners as they prepare for kindergarten. The environment supports teacher-led instruction, small-group learning, hands-on activities, learning centers, and independent exploration, giving Scholars opportunities to practice early academic and classroom skills throughout the day.
Children also have space to collaborate, create, problem-solve, and build friendships while developing the routines and independence they’ll use in kindergarten. With a 1:10 teacher-student ratio and a maximum of 20 children, teachers can provide meaningful guidance and support as each Scholar prepares for their next step.
Kindergarten Readiness Through Purposeful Learning
Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum
Our Scholars use Frog Street Pre-K, a comprehensive curriculum designed to support literacy, math, social-emotional growth, and key developmental learning domains. Through nine thematic units, whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, daily learning centers, and hands-on activities, children build phonics, language development, number association, compound words, and reading comprehension.
Core Academic Growth
A Scholar’s day is filled with activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and exploration. Teachers focus on phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, sight words, handwriting, math, and language development, while bi-weekly assessments help track progress, differentiate instruction, and provide one-on-one support where needed.
Faith-Based Character Development
We introduce age-appropriate Christian materials and Bible stories that help children continue building kindness, character, and Godly values before kindergarten. During center time, Scholars explore books, toys, and learning materials independently, while families receive daily updates on meals, rest time, classroom activities, and special moments.
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Classroom Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:30 | Arrival, Morning Feeding & Nap |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Diapering & Handwashing |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Circle Time: Prayer, Weather, Story Time, Music, Spanish/Sign Language |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | Outdoor Play |
| 9:30 – 9:45 | Handwashing |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Literacy: Books, ABCs & Songs |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Rotations: Teacher Rocking Station, Soft Toys, Manipulatives, Tummy Time |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Diapering, Handwashing, Feeding |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Nap Time |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Literacy Circle: Picture Cards & Puppets |
| 12:45 – 1:00 | Colors & Shapes Activities |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Diapering, Handwashing, Feeding |
| 1:45 – 2:00 | Story Time |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Rotations: Teacher Rocking Station, Soft Toys, Manipulatives, Tummy Time |
| 2:45 – 3:45 | Nap Time |
| 3:45 – 4:45 | Diapering, Handwashing, Feeding |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Story & Music/Movement, Tummy Time |
| 5:30 – 6:00 | Snack/Bottle Feeding/Diapering & Dismissal |
Diapering occurs every 2 hours and as needed for each child.
Fueling Bright Beginnings
Our chef prepares nutritious meals onsite with little taste buds and healthy choices in mind. Weekly tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and one snack, with menus thoughtfully balanced across proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables to keep children nourished and ready for the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Scholars Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for children ages 4-5 who are preparing for kindergarten.
Yes. VPK is a free Florida education program for eligible 4-year-olds. Any child who lives in Florida and is 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year may qualify.
We maintain a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio in our Scholars classroom, with two teachers and a limited class size of 20 students.
We use Frog Street Pre-K, a research-based curriculum that supports literacy, math, social-emotional growth, language development, and kindergarten readiness.
Scholars will build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, handwriting, math, reading comprehension, number association, language development, problem-solving, and classroom independence.
Teachers observe student learning, maintain records, and complete bi-weekly assessments to document growth, identify areas for support, and provide individualized instruction.
Yes. Scholars participate in S.T.E.A.M. activities that encourage science, technology, engineering, art, math, problem-solving, creativity, and hands-on discovery.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided daily.
Yes. Each Scholar has a personal sleeping cot, and parents are asked to provide fitted sheets and blankets. Cots are safely disinfected at the end of each day.
Families receive daily updates with meals, rest time, classroom activities, and special moments, helping parents stay connected to their child’s VPK experience.
VPK Program for Kindergarten Readiness
The Scholars Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program at Bright Scholars is designed to help eligible 4-year-olds prepare for kindergarten with confidence. Through structured instruction, hands-on learning, and caring teacher support, children build the early academic, social, and emotional skills they need for a successful transition to grade school.
Free Florida VPK for Eligible 4-Year-Olds
VPK is a free Florida education program for children who live in Florida and are 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year. Our Scholars VPK program provides a purposeful classroom experience focused on pre-reading, pre-math, language development, listening skills, and social growth.
Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum
Bright Scholars uses Frog Street Pre-K, a research-based curriculum designed to support literacy, math, language development, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness. Through nine thematic units, whole-group learning, small-group instruction, learning centers, and hands-on activities, children strengthen phonics, reading comprehension, number association, compound words, and problem-solving skills.
Small Class Sizes and Personalized Instruction
Our Scholars classroom maintains a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, with two teachers and a limited class size of 20 students. This allows teachers to provide more focused attention, guide each child’s progress, and create a classroom environment where students feel known, supported, and encouraged.
Assessments That Support Student Growth
Teachers observe student learning, maintain records, and complete bi-weekly assessments to track progress. These assessments help teachers identify areas where students may need extra support, deepen understanding where they are showing mastery, and provide differentiated instruction for each child.
Faith-Based Character Development
At Bright Scholars, VPK also includes age-appropriate Christian materials and Bible stories that help children build kindness, honesty, love, and Godly character. Children practice independence, responsibility, classroom routines, and care for others as they prepare for kindergarten and lifelong learning.
Schedule a Tour of Our Scholars VPK Program
Visit Bright Scholars to see how our VPK classroom helps children build kindergarten-ready skills through structured academics, hands-on learning, small classroom ratios, and faith-based character development. During your tour, you can meet our teachers, explore the classroom, ask questions, and learn more about eligibility and enrollment.
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My daughter has been attending Bright Scholars since she was two years old, and now at four she is in Ms. Hyre’s VPK class. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. My daughter comes home every day excited to share something new she has learned. It brings me so much joy to see her thriving and growing. I know she will be more than ready for kindergarten thanks to Ms. Hyre and the amazing support from the Bright Scholars team. Thank you to the entire Bright Scholars family! We love you all!
Bright Scholars has been a true blessing to my family. As a first time mom who was really worried about sending her kid to daycare when she had to go back to work, this was the best place we could have sent him. They truly make you feel like your child is their family and the teachers are truly amazing. We have been so lucky to have formed so many connections with teachers there. Everyone knows my childs name, even if he has never been in their class and they always make him smile when we walk in. They truly have a passion for children and do everything in their power to ensure your child is treated just the way you would treat them at home. They also do such a wonderful job of catering to your specific child and working with you to ensure you feel comfortable with the care they are receiving.
Making the decision of placing your child into a early learning center is not the easiest and most likely it is a very emotional decision as it was for us. Yet from the first time we stepped foot into Bright Scholars, we knew this would be the place for our little one. The owner and directors are hands on. The chef is always smiling. All the teachers know the kids by name, even if the kid isn’t in their classroom. And in my case, Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada have been a blessing to our family. Our little one has learned so much and enjoys her time in school. She talks about her teachers and all that they do. She expresses how much she cares of them. Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada even helped with the potty training. Within the second week of enrollment, my kid was potty trained.
The school itself has so many activities and special events where the family can join in.
We are loving our experience at Bright Scholars.
We absolutely love Bright scholars! My daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old and is now almost 4 years old. Not only is the curriculum outstanding but the activities the school plans for the kids and parents makes the learning environment so fun and more than what we could have ever expected. The staff is loving, caring, attentive, and has become like family over the years. It brings our family peace knowing our daughter is the best hands when we are at work. Our daughter truly loves going to school and is excelling so much for her age and we can’t thank Bright Scholars enough for that. Highly recommend this school!!
We have been with Bright Scholars since 2019 and wouldn’t go anywhere else. All 3 of my boys have attended this school. The staff is professional and reliable. The facility is always spotless. I love that they also have cameras in your child’s classroom so you can glance in. I love this school!!!
I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Bright Scholars Academy! My daughter’s morning VPK class with Ms. Gonzalez & Ms. Hernandez was sooo wonderful & instrumental in teaching her things and preparing her for Kindergarten. The methods they use to teach kids has made her love learning & I know she will truly miss her teachers and staff there. I am so happy we chose to put her in Bright Scholars & I love receiving updates throughout the day of her activities and all the cute things being done in the classroom. The teachers are so compassionate & understand with the children and you can see the love they have for their students! Thank you again for taking care of my baby.
