Free VPK in Jupiter Farms
ABC Montessori of Jupiter Farms is an approved Florida VPK provider. Voluntary Prekindergarten is funded by the State of Florida and is free to every eligible four-year-old, regardless of family income, and at our school, it's taught the Montessori way, on a five-acre campus, with individualized reading instruction every single day.
Why families choose us for VPK?
ABC Montessori of Jupiter Farms is a licensed Florida child care facility, and we hold credentials that most preschools don't: APPLE accreditation — the Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment program, developed by the Florida Association for Child Care Management — and Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, the state's recognition for programs that exceed licensing standards.
Children here don't just get ready for kindergarten. They arrive confident, capable, and most of them already reading.
Additional questions about VPK
Who qualifies for VPK?
To be eligible for the 2026–2027 program year, your child must have been born between September 2, 2021 and September 1, 2022 — in other words, your child turns four on or before September 1, 2026.
VPK is free to all eligible Florida four-year-olds. There is no income requirement.
Because VPK is offered to children who have turned four, we ask that children be fully potty trained.
How to enroll?
Step one — get your VPK certificate of eligibility. Apply through the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Family Portal, or call them at (561) 514-3300. You’ll need proof of your child’s age (birth certificate, passport, immunization record, or military ID) and proof of Palm Beach County residency (a utility bill, pay stub, rental agreement, or government-issued ID).
Step two — call us at (561) 575-9616 to schedule a tour and reserve your child’s place. VPK seats in Jupiter Farms are limited and they fill early, so it’s worth calling well before the school year starts.
Step three — complete enrollment. We’ll walk you through the enrollment form and the two Florida requirements: a current physical examination (Form 3040) and immunization record (Form 680 or 681), both due within 30 days of starting.
Need more than 3.5 hours a day?
Many families do. VPK covers 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., four days a week — and you can add hours around it. We’re open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and families extend to a school day ending at 2:30 p.m., or a full day ending at 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. The VPK portion stays free; you pay only for the additional hours. Call us and we’ll build a schedule around your work day.