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BBA Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) is a legislatively mandated program designed to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes, and qualified instructors. All four-year-olds are entitled to participate in one of the VPK program options. To help answer your questions or concerns about Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Bright Beginnings Academy staff is available Monday through Friday, from 6:30am until 6:00pm. For BBA Daytona please call 386-236-9900 and for BBA Ormond please call 386-310-4980. Highlights of the VPK Program at Bright Beginnings Academy The VPK program is FREE for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1 who reside in Florida. Bright Beginnings Academy’s VPK program has the highest quality standards that include: - Qualified instructors - Age appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills (Houghton Mifflin Curriculum) - Manageable class sizes - State-of-the-art facility - Camera surveillance - Security controlled access - Foreign Language class - Computer class - Music appreciation - Affordable extended stay with nutritious meals and snakes VPK Program Options at Bright Beginnings Academy Parental choice is a priority; therefore, Bright Beginnings Academy provides flexibility in structuring the hours per day and days per week to meet the required instructional hours: School Year Program - 540 instructional hours. Class sizes not to exceed 18 students; instructors must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate for the school year program. Summer Program - 300 instructional hours. Class sizes not to exceed 10 students; instructors must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. |