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School Readiness (SR)

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Orange County Consumer Statement

The cost of child care is out of reach for low-income families. Therefore, the Florida School Readiness Program offers financial assistance for early education and care to low-income families. It is meant to encourage and aid families in becoming financially self-sufficient. Also, so their young children can be successful. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended daycare to after-school and school-age care in some instances.

Benefits of the School Readiness program:

  • Prepares young children to start kindergarten.
  • Helps working families afford quality early care.
  • Keeps parents working and/or continuing an education.
  • Helps families become financially independent.

The School Readiness program was first created in 1999. Today, the Florida Office of Early Learning controls the reimbursement of funds, and in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, 4C provides this assistance to Central Florida families.

Apply for School Readiness

Eligibility Requirements

There are three specific eligibility requirements for the School Readiness program:

  1. Parents(s) or guardian(s) must be working and/or attending school (college or trade) at least 20 hours a week OR disabled, as determined and documented by a licensed physician.
  2. Gross income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level for family size.
  3. Families must pay a copayment for child care costs (based on income and family size).

School Readiness funds are intended to help income-eligible families. But they may also include recipients of temporary cash assistance who meet federal work requirements; families with at-risk children of abuse, neglect or abandonment; homeless parents, parents who are victims of domestic violence; teenage parents; low-income migrant families or farm workers; or families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

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.

  • Video: How to Register for Account
  • Video: School Readiness Application
Apply for School Readiness

4C coordinates School Readiness services for residents of Orange County.
For contacts in other counties, click here

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School Readiness
Get help paying for child care with School Readiness financial assistance.
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Voluntary PreKindergarten
Is your child eligible for Voluntary PreKindergarten? VPK is free for 4-year-old children living in Florida.
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Head Start
Put your child on the path to prosperity with Head Start and Early Head Start.
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Looking for a career in early childhood education.
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SAY THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS

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  • City of Orlando
  • City of St. Cloud, Florida
  • Florida Department of Health
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    “4C is the leading family
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    "4C's mission is to be a community leader in providing high quality services that improve the lives of children and families."

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