VPK Provider Ratings & Designations
The Florida Department of Education has released the performance ratings and designations for all Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) providers for the 2024–2025 school year. This is the first year ratings are part of Florida’s new VPK accountability system.
How Providers Are Rated
Each VPK provider receives a score based on three important factors:
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50% Program Quality – Measured by classroom interactions (CLASS assessment)
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20% Student Achievement – % of children scoring “kindergarten-ready” on the PM3 assessment
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30% Student Learning Gains – Growth from PM1 to PM3 assessment scores
What the Ratings Mean
Providers are placed into one of these designations:
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Excellent: 61–100 points
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Above Expectations: 46–60 points
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Meets Expectations: 28–45 points
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Below Expectations: 16–27 points
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Unsatisfactory: 0–15 points
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Incomplete Provider: Not enough student data to calculate a rating
Why It Matters for Families
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Transparency – You can see how providers perform and compare options
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Better Choices – Providers with stronger designations typically offer higher-quality learning experiences
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Support for Growth – Providers not meeting expectations receive additional state resources to help improve
What’s Next
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Ratings for summer 2025 VPK programs will be released in September.
VPK is free and voluntary, giving every 4-year-old in Florida a strong foundation for kindergarten. If you have questions about ratings, curriculum, or your child’s progress, please contact your provider or reach out to the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties for support.
For more information, please see the Understanding the VPK Designation form or contact the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. at (727) 233-8291
