Is VPK free in Florida?

Yes. Lincoln-Marti Schools offers Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program at no cost to eligible families. VPK is a free, state-funded program for all Florida children who turn 4 years old on or before September 1st. No tuition is required — the program is fully funded by the State of Florida. Enrollment is open at multiple Lincoln-Marti locations across Miami-Dade including Little Havana, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami Beach, and Sweetwater. Call (305) 642-1000 or visit lincolnmarti.com/registration.

What age does Lincoln-Marti accept?

Lincoln-Marti Schools and Childcare Centers accepts children from birth (0 months) through 12th grade across its 26 Miami-Dade locations. The Early Head Start program serves infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. Childcare and daycare enrolls children ages 0 through 5. VPK is available for 4-year-olds. K-12 schools and charter campuses serve kindergarten through 12th grade. After-school and summer camp programs are available for school-age children. Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How do I enroll at Lincoln-Marti Schools?

Enrollment at Lincoln-Marti Schools and Childcare Centers is free and open year-round. Apply online at lincolnmarti.com/registration or call (305) 642-1000. No application fees. Required documents: child's birth certificate, proof of immunizations, and proof of Miami-Dade residency. Financial assistance available: Step Up for Students scholarship, McKay Scholarship (special needs), state childcare vouchers (ages 0–5), and free VPK (age 4). Lincoln-Marti has 26 locations across Miami-Dade.

What is Early Head Start in Miami?

Lincoln-Marti Schools operates Early Head Start programs in Miami-Dade for children from birth to age 3, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Early Head Start is a federally funded program providing free comprehensive early childhood education, health screenings, nutritional support, and family services to income-eligible families. Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines or foster care status. Classrooms are bilingual (English and Spanish). To apply: call (305) 642-1000 or visit lincolnmarti.com/registration.

Does Lincoln-Marti offer bilingual education?

Yes. Lincoln-Marti Schools and Childcare Centers has provided bilingual (English and Spanish) education since 1968 across 26 Miami-Dade locations. All programs — Early Head Start, daycare, VPK, K-12, and charter schools — include bilingual instruction. Lincoln-Marti serves Miami-Dade families in English and Spanish at locations in Little Havana, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami Beach, Sweetwater, Overtown, Allapattah, and more.

Becas y Ayuda Financiera en Miami

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Scholarship – Programa de Becas

Lincoln-Martí Schools offers multiple scholarship and financial assistance programs to help every family access quality education from early childhood through K-12.

Available Scholarship Programs

Select the program that fits your family’s needs. Click Fill a Survey / Apply on any card to start your application.

McKay Scholarship

For students attending special education classes in public schools.

Para alumnos que asisten a programas de educación especial en escuelas públicas.

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Step Up for Students

For students attending public schools who meet financial eligibility criteria. Kinder and 1st grade are exempt from the prior public-school attendance requirement.

Para alumnos de escuelas públicas que reúnan los requisitos de bajos ingresos. Kinder y 1er grado están exentos del requisito de asistencia previa a escuela pública.

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Child Care Vouchers

Vouchers for child day care for children ages 0–5. Limited capacity.

Vales para educación y cuidado de niños de 0 a 5 años. Capacidad limitada.

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Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)

For children turning 4 years of age on or before September 1st.

Para niños que cumplen 4 años de edad el 1ro de septiembre o antes.

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Teenage Parents

Free day care for the children of students attending public schools.

Cuidado infantil gratuito para hijos/as de estudiantes jóvenes que desean terminar sus estudios en una secundaria pública.

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Apply to Scholarship

General application form available in English and Spanish.

Planilla general de solicitud disponible en inglés y español.

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Apply Now – Aplica Ahora

Complete the form below to begin your scholarship or program inquiry.
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📄 Application Form – English 📄 Formulario de Solicitud – Español

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¿Qué es Lincoln-Marti? Guarderías Bilingües en Miami

Lincoln-Marti Schools and Childcare Centers es el proveedor de educación bilingüe más confiable de Miami-Dade desde 1968. Con 26 ubicaciones en Miami-Dade, Lincoln-Marti ofrece cuidado infantil (0–5 años), VPK gratuito, educación K-12 y escuelas charter en inglés y español. El programa de Early Head Start sirve a bebés y niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 3 años.

Para inscribir a su hijo, llame al (305) 642-1000 o visite lincolnmarti.com/registration. No hay cuotas de inscripción. Horario: lunes a viernes, 6:00 AM a 7:00 PM. Ubicaciones en Little Havana, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami Beach, Sweetwater, Overtown, Allapattah y más. Aceptamos vales de cuidado infantil, la beca Step Up for Students y la Beca McKay para niños con necesidades especiales.