Admissions

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is available. 

Please download and complete the forms below. VPK requires a Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, available below. 

Questions? Email our Director or call 813-968-9534. 


Download Parent enrollment Information Packet


Download Student Enrollment Form


ACCESS VPK APPLICATION


Age requirements: 

  • Age 2 by September 1 to enroll in the 2-year-old class.
  • Age 3 by September 1 to enroll in the 3-year-old class.
  • Age 4 by September 1 to enroll in a 5 day a week VPK class.

In addition, children should be able to drink from a cup (applies to all ages), and 3- and 4-year-olds must be toilet trained.

additional admissions requirements

Documentation required:

  • Florida Health and Rehabilitative Services Student Health Exam and Immunization forms.
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $85.00 (Children eligible for VPK classes are exempt from paying registration fee).
  • Evidence of the child's date of birth must be provided at the time of initial registration.

Enrollment priority:

  • Currently employed staff's children
  • Church members' children
  • Children currently enrolled and their siblings
  • Open to the public.

For additional information, please contact Joan Brannan, Preschool Director, 

813-968-9534 or preschooldirector@messiahtampa.com.


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