New Provider Resources

Need a Contract for School Readiness (SR) and/or Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)?

If you are a new child care provider or are seeking a School Readiness (SR) or VPK contract for the first time, we’re here to help you get started.

Get Connected

📞 Call the Provider Relations Team:
954-290-3023

📧 Email:
Ana DiGiovanna at adigiovanna@elcbroward.org

Learn More About SR & VPK

For detailed program information, eligibility, and requirements, visit the Florida Division of Early Learning:
👉 Early Learning 

Child Care Licensing in Broward County

Need information on licensing requirements? Visit:
👉 Child Care Licensing and Enforcement

Mandatory Provider Orientation Requirement 

Beginning with the 2026–2027 program year, attending Provider Orientation is mandatory prior to contract execution for both:

  • School Readiness (SR)
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

New Provider Self-Paced Orientation Option

For new providers, a self-paced course is available to review the key requirements and expectations for participation in SR and/or VPK.

  • The course should be completed by an individual with contract signature authority.
  • Completion of this course may be used to meet the annual orientation requirement.
  • You will need your EFS ID(s) for all associated school site(s) to complete the course. 

Complete Self-Paced Orientation here:

After Completing the Course

Please follow the steps below to ensure compliance:

  • You will receive a confirmation email from Forms Response Receipts with the subject:

“Thanks for filling out this form: VPK Provider Orientation Self-Paced Course.”

  • Forward this confirmation email to your Provider Relations Specialist.