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.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 22, 2026

Lincoln-Martí Schools (“Lincoln-Martí,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of the families, students, and visitors who use our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through lincolnmarti.com (the “Site”), how we use and share it, and the choices you have. Please read it carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This policy applies to information collected through our website. It does not govern the collection or maintenance of student education records by our schools, which are handled in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable Florida law, as described below.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including when you:

Submit an enrollment or admissions inquiry, request information, or schedule a campus visit;
Complete a contact form, registration form, or survey;
Make a purchase through our online store (for example, school uniforms);
Subscribe to newsletters, announcements, or other communications; or
Otherwise contact us by phone, email, or through the Site.

The information you provide may include your name, your child’s name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, the campus or program of interest, billing and shipping information for store purchases, and any other details you choose to share with us.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, the referring website, and the dates and times of your visits. This information helps us operate, secure, and improve the Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs, services, and campuses;
Process and fulfill enrollment requests and online store orders;
Communicate with you about your account, purchases, events, and school-related announcements;
Operate, maintain, personalize, and improve the Site and our services;
Monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance the visitor experience;
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or unauthorized activity; and
Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep items in your shopping cart, understand how visitors use the Site, and improve performance. You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them. We may also use analytics services that collect aggregated, non-identifying information about Site usage.

Online Store and Payment Processing

If you make a purchase through our online store, the billing and payment information you provide is used to process your transaction. Payment card processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and your full payment card details are transmitted directly to those processors rather than stored by us. We retain order and contact details necessary to fulfill your purchase, provide customer service, and maintain our business records.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers. With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics, and who are obligated to protect your information.
Legal compliance. When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to respond to a government or regulatory request.
Safety and rights. To protect the rights, property, or safety of Lincoln-Martí, our students and families, our staff, or the public, including to investigate fraud or enforce our policies.
Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of assets, consistent with this policy.

Children’s Privacy

We care deeply about the privacy of children. Our Site is intended to be used by parents, guardians, and adult visitors, and it is not directed to children for the purpose of collecting personal information from them online. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through the Site without verifiable parental consent, consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Information about a child that we receive through the Site is provided by a parent or guardian in connection with an inquiry, enrollment request, or purchase. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information through the Site without parental consent, please contact us using the information below, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Student Education Records (FERPA)

Student education records maintained by our schools are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable state law. This website Privacy Policy does not modify or replace the rights afforded to parents and eligible students under FERPA. Questions regarding student education records, including the right to inspect, review, or request amendment of those records, should be directed to your child’s campus administration.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages. You may also adjust your browser settings to manage cookies. If you would like to review, update, or request deletion of personal information you have provided through the Site, please contact us using the information below, and we will respond consistent with applicable law.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our charter school sites and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Related Policies

This Privacy Policy is part of a set of policies that govern your use of our Site and online store. Please also review the following:

Cookie Policy — how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Terms of Use — the terms that govern your use of the Site.
Refund & Returns Policy — returns and refunds for online store purchases.
Shipping Policy — how online store orders are processed and delivered.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and post the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact us:

Lincoln-Martí Schools
2700 S.W. 8 Street
Miami, FL 33135
Phone: (305) 642-1000
Email: info@lincoln-marti.com