Overview

A private prekindergarten provider delivering the VPK program must have a director who has a VPK Director Endorsement consistent with section 1002.55(3)(g), Florida Statutes, and meets the requirements of Rule 6M-8.610, Florida Administrative Code.

Effective November 23, 2021 to receive a VPK Director Endorsement Credential, applicants must complete allrequirements outlined below 1 - 6:

1. A Florida Director Credentialissued by the Florida Department of Children and Families
2. Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classroom: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten (VFSP or SPC3TK) - 5 Hour Online Course or 3 Hour Instructor-Led Course
3. Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors (VPK, VPKR, or VPK21) - 5 Hour Online Course
4. VPK Director Credential (DVPK) - 5 Hour Online Course
5. Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners (MATH) - 5 Hour Online Course
6. Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom (LVPK or LVPK21) - 5 Hour Online Course

The issuance of the VPK Director Endorsement will automatically appear on the Child Care Training Transcript upon completion of all six (6) requirements listed above.

Note: A private school administrator of a private prekindergarten program who holds a valid certificate in educational leadership issued by the Florida Department of Education as defined in Rule 6A-4.0082, F.A.C., satisfies the requirement for a prekindergarten director credential under section 1002.57, F.S.

Contact your ELC if you meet the above Educational Leadership requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will the VPK Director Credential look like on my training transcript?
   
   A: The VPK Director Credential is a combination of a DCF Director Credential and a VPK Endorsement. Upon completion of all requirements, your VPK Director Endorsement will appear on your transcript as displayed below:
2. Who do I contact regarding the Educational Leadership requirements?
   
   A: Contact your Early Learning Coalition (ELC).
3. Who do I contact regarding the VPK Director Credential? 
   
   A: Contact the Department of Education, Division of Early Learning at vpkquestions@del.fldoe.org or call 1-866-447-1159.
4. Who do I contact regarding registering for courses and my training transcript?
   
   A: Login to your Child Care Training Student Account or call the Child Care Training Information Center at 1-888-352-2842.