Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

Durbin Creek Elementary’s VPK program provides a school readiness skills program, along with social/emotional development, in an environment that nurtures and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Students are chosen through a lottery system. See below for Lottery details.

 

The VPK program is a class of up to 20 VPK students.

 

Each classroom is headed by a highly qualified teacher with a degree in the areas of early childhood and disabilities, and one paraprofessional.

 

VPK Program details

o Child must be four years old on or before September 1st.

o 5-days a week, full-day* program, that matches the regular school calendar. 

o Hours are 8:30 am – 2:30 pm M, T, Th, F and W 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

o Fee for 2025-2026 is $700, paid monthly. The SJCSD VPK Program consists of the first three hours free with a wrap-around service fee for a full school day.

o Meals are not included, unless your child qualifies for the free/reduced fee. 

To find out if your family is eligible for Free or Reduced Meal status, visit: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/. The printable application shows the federal eligibility income chart. 

o Transportation and Extended Day are NOT AVAILABLE to VPK students.

 

* Please note: Durbin Creek Elementary’s VPK program is a full day commitment and corresponding fees are required. Price updated on 5/29/2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

VPK selection is done by a lottery system, with applications accepted in January and final selections taking place early February. All children not selected will be placed on a waitlist. Due to the high volume of lottery applications, it is advised that you make applications at other facilities, as well.