Department of Human Services

Registration Sites and Information: (All Sites)

Mondays - Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
February 26th
March 26th
April 9th
June  4th
August 6th, 13th

North
Miami Gardens Neighborhood Service Center
16405 NW 25 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
305-626-7969

Central
Frankie Shannon Rolle Neighborhood Service Center (Coconut Grove)
3750 S. Dixie Hwy
Miami, Florida 33133
305-694-3510
South/West
Naranja Neighborhood Service Center
13955 SW 264th Street
Miami, Florida 33032
305-258-5471

Note: The line will be closed when all of the numbers for the amount of parents we can see during the scheduled hours have been given out. Parents will need to come back to any location of their choice (please see available hours). Service is rendered on a first-come, first-served basis. The parent application process is continuous

What's New

Available to providers with 35 or more VPK children. Parents are encouraged to check with their providers to see if their provider is participating in this program in this program to avoid a visit to our offices.

Note: Not all providers are qualified for this program.

VPK Forms

• VPK Parent Guide
• VPK Parent Application

For additional information

Visit: www.vpkhelp.org

Documentation for Registration

• Proof of Florida Residency: A photocopy of a document showing name and current home address
  • Bank statements, insurance policy
  • Utility bill, valid Florida Driver's license
  • Pay stubs, or government documents.
• Child's date of birth: A photocopy of a document showing each child's date of birth.
  • Birth certificate, passport, a certificate of arrival in the USA showing age
  • Valid military dependent identification, immunization document
  • Baptism certificate or other religious record showing child's birth date and if not the biological parent, must show proof of legal guardianship.

To expedite the process, it is recommended *(Not Required) that parents bring the child's SSN and a picture ID for the parent.

Parents Will Receive:

• A list of certified VPK providers.
• A certificate of Eligibility (COE). The parent must take this to the provider of their choice to register the child in VPK.
• Parent's Rights and Responsibilities form.