Parrish Charter Academy Preschool Offers VPK & Extended Hours

Parrish Charter Academy Preschool provides Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and wrap-around services for children aged 3 and 4. The program operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate working families in Parrish, Florida.

Located at 8605 Erie Road, Parrish, FL 34219, the preschool aims to prepare students for kindergarten and encourage lifelong learning. Its curriculum, GOAL of ELLM/Plus, focuses on early literacy, cognitive development, and vocabulary expansion in a nurturing environment.

Preschool Director and VPK teacher Maria Pacheco leads the academy. Pacheco, a mother of three, has been with the FORZA family since 2019 and emphasizes building strong relationships with children, families, and teachers.

The preschool maintains a 1:10 instructor-to-child ratio with CDA-certified lead teachers. Parents seeking VPK enrollment must apply online through the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County website at www.elc-manatee.org. Required documents include a birth certificate and proof of residency.