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Enrollment

Full-Time VPK in West Kendall

What full-time VPK means at Jollipoli

Your child’s VPK year happens within a complete school day with us: drop-off as early as 6:30am and pickup by 6:00pm, in one classroom community. We suggest arriving by 9:00am to enjoy the full morning program.

A day in our VPK classroom

Each classroom follows a gentle, structured rhythm: morning arrival, a breakfast snack and table activities, then Circle Time around 9:00 to 9:30am, followed by small-group time, centers and outdoor play. Lunch, story time and rest come at midday; afternoons include music, centers, a second small-group activity, snack and outdoor play, ending with free-choice time and departure.

Kindergarten readiness through STEAM

Our curriculum is The Creative Curriculum®, powered by STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math. Children explore, ask questions and make things with their hands, building the creative thinking and problem-solving skills they carry into kindergarten. See our curriculum.

Teachers fluent in Spanish and English

Our VPK teachers are fluent in Spanish and English. Learn about our bilingual preschool.

Small classes and attentive teachers

We keep classes small so teachers know every child well. Jollipoli is licensed and inspected by the Florida Department of Children and Families, license C11MD2628, and meets or exceeds state ratio and class-size requirements. Meet our faculty.

Safety parents can see

Our building has secure keypad entry and on-site video monitoring. Parents can watch a live view of their child’s classroom through our private parent app, where teachers also share photos, milestones and daily updates. Learn about our technology.

Meals and rest

Our catered meal program includes a morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks, for an additional monthly fee; families may also pack wholesome meals. Rest time after lunch is typically 12:00 to 2:00pm, depending on age, and each child has a cot.

VPK eligibility and School Readiness

Jollipoli participates in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program and accepts School Readiness. Families can learn more about VPK eligibility through the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe at elcmdm.org.

How to enroll in VPK at Jollipoli

1

Book a private tour. You are welcome to bring your child, and tuition is shared at the end of the tour.

2

Complete the application you receive at your visit and submit your enrollment forms.

3

We schedule a classroom visit for your child. Spaces are limited, because we offer full days only.

Read the full enrollment process.

VPK questions parents ask