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.

Registration Sites - Lincoln Martí Schools

FREE Voluntary Pre-Kinder Program (VPK)

Registration Sites – Lugares para Matrícula

VPK ENROLLMENT

Is Your Child Eligible?

If your child will turn 4 years old before September 1, they can be eligible for the FREE Voluntary Pre-Kinder Program (VPK) to start in August.

Please visit one of the registration sites below and select the Lincoln-Martí location of your preference.

Si su hijo o hija cumple 4 años de edad antes del 1 de Septiembre, usted es elegible para el programa gratuito de Educación Preescolar Voluntaria (VPK) para comenzar en Agosto. Favor acudir a los centros de matrícula que aquí aparecen y seleccione el centro Lincoln-Martí de su preferencia.

📋 What to bring / Qué traer:

Child’s birth certificate / Acta de nacimiento
Proof of residence / Comprobante de domicilio
Immunization records / Historial de vacunas
Parent/Guardian photo ID / Identificación del padre o tutor

REGISTRATION LOCATIONS

Select Your Nearest Site

South Service Center

The Centre at Cutler Bay Condominium

📍 19001 S.W. 106th Avenue, Unit B-208
Miami, FL 33157

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Central Service Center

United Way Building

📍 3250 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

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North Service Center

Golden Glades Office Park

📍 1515 NW 167th Street, Suite 320
Miami Gardens, FL 33169

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Ready to Register? / ¿Listo para Matricularse?

Visit any of our three service centers to complete your VPK registration. No appointment needed.
Visite cualquiera de nuestros tres centros para completar su matrícula de VPK. No se necesita cita.

📞 (305) 642-1000

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