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 - Lincoln Martí Schools

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You may now use our online registration form to enroll your child at Lincoln-Marti Schools.

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Terms

Monthly payments will be made in advance on the first day of each month. Payments made within 15 days following their due date will carry a late charge of $15.00. Delay in payments shall not exceed 25 days. The parent(s)/guardian(s) of the heretofore registered student will be reasonably charged for any legal expenses, attorneys fees, court procedures, etc. should the need for such action arise. Any student for which payment of applicable fees is delayed in excess of 25 days will be considered inactive and his/her records will be retained until a satisfactory agreement between Lincoln-Marti Schools and the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student is reached. Any change in address or telephone number should be immediately notified to Lincoln-Marti Schools.

School Rules

The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The day care and pre-school day runs from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Strict observance of this schedule is mandatory. After School, Summer School and Summer Camp programs are available.
Students will not be admitted to the school without the complete uniform. ***********
Personal Appearance: All students must maintain properly groomed hair at all times. Male students are not permitted to to have long hair. Additionally, beards/moustaches must be A properly groomed or shaved. Female students will not be allowed to wear any type of make-up under any circumstances.
No messages of any kind will be conveyed to students during class time, nor will the use of the telephone be permitted.
Attendance to all public appearances stipulated by the school including but not limited to parades will be mandatory unless otherwise stipulated.
The registration fee is paid annually and is not refundable.

For more details, please review our Annual Handbook and recent reviews. Upon acceptance of these rules, we Authorize our son or daughter to attend all supervised activities of Lincoln-Marti Schools that takes place during the school year without the requirement of a special authorization for each occasion.

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