Alachua County Public Schools
Head Start
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
School Readiness
Fearnside Family Services Center

Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for participation at the Center is determined by active enrollment in one of the specific programs incorporated into the Family Service Center which includes:
  • Head Start 
  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
  • School Readiness

Children between the ages of three and five and their families are provided comprehensive family support and developmentally-appropriate services in a variety of early childhood settings where elementary school principals or child care center directors serve as on-site administrators.

Availability of Services

Services are available to families Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • 3 year olds, 7 hour Head Start day

  • 4 year olds, 3.0 hour Head Start and 3.5 hour VPK day. Vouchers are required for VPK and Extended Day (provide by the Early Learning Coalition).

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