How to Become a VPK Provider

Love working with 4-year-olds? Interested in finding out how to become a VPK provider? Here is some information that may be helpful.

• Instructions for Online VPK Provider Applications
• VPK Provider Contract
• VPK Accreditation Resource Guidance
• VPK Specialized Instructional Services (VPK SIS) Providers
   
• $15 Hourly Wage Incentive
  On August 5, 2022, a memorandum was issued from Chancellor Mears, Division of Early Learning, outlining the 2022-23 $15 Hourly Wage for VPK Personnel Incentive. Certified VPK providers can choose to opt in or opt out of participating in providing additional compensation to VPK personnel via the Provider Portal.  Please see the important documents below for important information.
• $15 Hourly Wage for VPK Personnel Incentive Provider
  $15 VPK Incentive Program FAQ_2022
  $15 Wage_Incentive_Guide
  VPK $15 Hourly Wage Memorandum with Proviso and Attestation
  VPK $15.hr Wage Incentive 2022-2023 Differential Payment Rate Schedule

For more information or if you have additional questions about becoming a VPK provider, please contact the early learning coalition for your county. You can use the Early Learning Coalition Map to find your county's coalition.