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School Readiness provides the foundation for not only education but for life-long success because they are taught the basics of self-care and self-management. It helps children younger than kindergarten age develop social and emotional skills that encourage them to make friends, express thoughts, and cope with frustration.
Child Care Resource and Referral services offer information on selecting a childcare provider and child care provider listings to all families who apply for the School Readiness program.
Am I eligible?
The School Readiness program is designed to assist families with low income. However, it also extends its benefits to those who receive temporary cash assistance and meet federal work requirements, families with at-risk children due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, homeless parents, domestic violence victims, teenage parents, low-income migrant families or farm workers, or families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.
To qualify for the program, parents or guardians should be working and/or pursuing education for at least 20 hours a week, OR be disabled as verified by a licensed physician.
Learn how to apply
Watch these videos to learn how to open a Florida Office of Early Learning Family Portal account and how to complete a School Readiness application.
Important self-service links
Important Forms
Funded by the State of Florida, Division of Early Learning
