Our Programs in Palm Harbor

New Horizons Country Day School offers preschool and Florida's free VPK on Nebraska Avenue. Here's how the two fit together, and who to call about other ages.

The years before VPK

Preschool

Hands-on, play-based classrooms. Children build early reading and math through stories, songs, blocks and art, and practice sharing, taking turns and following a routine.

Approach
Play-based, hands-on
Ages and schedules
Call for this year's classes
Cost
Ask for a quote for your schedule
For children who are 4 by September 1

VPK

Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten year. Families apply for a state certificate, then register with the school. Children practice the early literacy, math and social skills that help in kindergarten.

Free instruction
540 hours, school year
Summer VPK
Ask the office
Care beyond VPK hours
Ask the office

Babies, toddlers and school-age children

Families often ask about care for babies, toddlers, and children before or after elementary school. This website covers preschool and VPK. For any other age, call the office to ask whether New Horizons has a place for your child this year.

Choosing a program

More answers are on the parent questions page, and the steps to enroll are on Admissions.

Is preschool the same as VPK?

No. VPK is Florida's free program for children who are 4 by September 1. Preschool is the class or classes before that year. See all programs.

Do you have care for babies, toddlers or school-age children?

Call (727) 785-8591 to ask which age groups and schedules have space this year. Program pages on this site cover preschool and VPK.

Is full-day care available?

Ask the office about current schedules and whether care before or after VPK hours is offered. VPK itself covers instruction only, so any extra care is a separate cost.

What ages does New Horizons serve?

Class ages and openings can change from one school year to the next, so the office will tell you which class fits your child right now.

VPK is for children who live in Florida and are 4 on or before September 1. For any other age, call (727) 785-8591.

The easiest way to choose is to visit. Bring your child, and bring your questions.

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