Duval County Public Schools’ Extended Day Program provides before and/or after school childcare services at seventy-three school elementary sites and twenty secondary sites throughout Duval County. Approximately 10,000 students per day participate in this program. The morning programs generally begin at 7:00 a.m. until the start of the school-day morning bell and the afternoon programs open at school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. The program is available every day school is in session. This is a flat rate, fee-based program. EDEP is a Before/After School Child Care Program for elementary through high school age children. Supervision is provided at a ratio of 1 adult to 20 children at the Elementary level. Program activities include: Snack Time Homework Help Enrichment Clubs Cultural Enrichment Experiences Recreational Activities Days of Operation: Based on Duval County Public Schools’ District Calendar Morning Hours: 7:00 AM until the start of the school-day morning bell. Afternoon Hours: School-Day Dismissal until 6:00 PM Please Note: The number of children enrolled at each site is determined by how much physical space is available and the number of staff employed.

INTRODUCTION Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Description The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program prepare early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before September 1st of the current school year to be eligible. The program helps build a strong foundation for school using educational materials that are geared to various stages in a child’s development. Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is provided by Duval County Public Schools for pre-school age children. Families may choose a school year program consisting of 540 instructional hours (August-June) or a summer program consisting of 300 instructional hours of classes (June-August). Parents may elect to send their children to Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten during the summer instead of during the school year. Both programs are free. Some of our families participate in the Head Start program at one of nine sites. The district has partnered with Lutheran Services of Florida to provide quality early childhood education to three- and four-year-old students who qualify for the program. Families interested in additional information about Head Start should call (904)362-1632. Vision: Every student is inspired and prepared for success in college or a career, and life. Mission: To provide educational excellence in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.