VPK in Melbourne, FL

Top-Notch Voluntary
Prekindergarten for
4 Year Olds

We take pride in providing developmentally appropriate environments and activities for all of our children, and along with the socialization that preschool provides to young children, we do not underestimate the importance of kindergarten preparedness for our “graduates.”

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experienced in purposeful planning

Why Choose Dairy Road for VPK?

Qualified and Experienced VPK Staff

We send children from our preschool to public and private school settings and find them successful in both arenas.

Our VPK staff is well qualified and experienced in purposeful planning for the numerous standards that the State of Florida mandates for
pre-kindergarteners.

For more information on the state standards for VPK, please visit this link.

VPK at The Ranch

The Ranch at Dairy Road Discovery Center is a dedicated space for VPK and Before and After School Care. The building has six classrooms and two big playgrounds. There are also covered outdoor porches that serve as classrooms.

Field Trips

Our VPK program also has the unique opportunity to take field trips into the community twice a month.

We find that children are so engaged and interested in learning about the “behind the scenes” workings of the places they visit with their parents. We’ve developed great relationships with businesses in the community and appreciate their willingness to invite us into their workplace and teach so much more than we can in the classroom alone.

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3 Formal Assessments

In addition to regular observation and feedback to parents informally, each VPK student receives 3 formal assessments throughout the year:

1. At the beginning
2. Midterm
3. End of the year

Parents receive written reports once their child’s results are entered into the statewide VPK assessment database. We invite parents to arrange conferences if they would like to discuss specific areas in which they can help their child’s progress.

All VPK children who enroll in public schools in Brevard County for kindergarten will be assessed at the beginning of their kindergarten year to determine whether they are considered “kindergarten ready.”

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At Dairy Road Discovery Center, we have programs for children ages 18 months through the sixth grade and we are a certified VPK provider.

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