Contract with Us
Florida’s School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) are early education programs raising the bar on quality across the state. More than 7,500 providers all over the state contract with local coalitions to provide quality care for at-risk children and all Florida four-year-olds.
Key Benefits
There are many benefits to becoming a contracted provider with us. A few of our favorites include:
Free technical assistance
Coaching and training for you and your teachers
Free quality initiatives, including supporting materials
Behavioral/Developmental support coaching
And so much more…
Become a Provider
To become a contracted provider in Flagler and Volusia counties, a child care provider must first:
Register for a New Provider Account
After submitting the registration, call the ELCFV Compliance team at 386-323-2400, extension 8803. This call notifies our team of your request and will decrease the wait time for account activation.
After the account has been activated, you must then complete your PROFILE and submit it for review.
*If you need information about opening a new child care program, contact us.
School Readiness (SR) Requirements
There are some basic requirements to be a School Readiness provider. Here is what you will need to do:
Be a licensed or licensed-exempt provider, as determined by Department of Children & Families
Follow all requirements of the School Readiness Health & Safety Handbook
Follow the DCF Childcare Facility Handbook
Agree to the terms of the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract
Employ instructors who have completed or are able to complete the School Readiness Pre-service training within the required timeframe
Attend the School Readiness Orientation
*Other helpful links can be found on the Florida Department of Children & Families and the Florida Department of Education websites.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Requirements
There are some basic requirements to be a Voluntary Prekindergarten provider. Here is what you will need to do:
Be a licensed, licensed exempt, or non-public school as determined by Department of Children & Families or the Florida Department of Education
Agree to the Statewide Voluntary Prekindergarten Provider Contract
Employ a director that has a VPK Endorsed Director Credential
Employ teachers that meet the requirements for a school year VPK teacher or summer VPK teacher (if you choose to offer summer VPK)
Attend the VPK Orientation
*Please contact compliance@elcfv.org for additional information.
Report an Incident or Closure
Closures may be submitted in the Provider Portal or you may email compliance@elcfv.org or your assigned Compliance Specialist for assistance submitting a closure.
Helpful Resources
Hurricane Milton: DCF Announces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Volusia County Small Businesses can apply for a $5,000 Hurricane Recovery Grant