Horizons Childcare & Learning Center offers full-day private preschool for children ages 4 to 5, with VPK instruction available for eligible children.
The program includes structured lessons, consistent daily routines, and learning activities aligned with Florida Early Learning Standards, all within a full-day preschool environment.
The VPK instructional portion is state-funded and available at no cost to eligible children. Any extended care or full-day private preschool services around the VPK portion may be explained during the tour.
What Full-Day Preschool with VPK Means at Horizons
Many preschool programs provide only the required VPK instructional hours each day. At Horizons, VPK instruction is delivered as part of a complete, structured preschool day.
Children follow a consistent schedule from morning arrival through the end of the day. VPK lessons are included within that schedule but do not make up the entire day. The remaining time includes guided learning, daily routines, meals, group activities, and age-appropriate development opportunities.
This gives children access to the state-funded VPK instructional portion while also supporting classroom confidence, independence, social readiness, and familiarity with full-day routines.
The day at Horizons follows a consistent structure that children can understand and rely on.
Mornings may begin with circle time, attendance, calendar activities, and teacher-guided learning. VPK lessons in literacy and math are aligned with Florida Early Learning Standards.
Activities may include whole-group instruction, small-group work, independent practice, guided play, meals, and structured transitions throughout the day.
These consistent transitions help children develop the routine awareness and classroom habits they will need in kindergarten.
Meals are prepared fresh on-site daily, including halal options. Brightwheel keeps parents informed with updates throughout the day.
Built for Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten readiness involves more than learning letters and numbers. Children also need experience following classroom routines, listening during instruction, completing transitions, and participating in group activities.
The full-day preschool with VPK program at Horizons supports children in building early academic foundations, independence, confidence, and classroom habits before kindergarten begins.
Many families value the full-day structure because it gives children more time to practise the expectations found in a kindergarten classroom rather than attending only a few instructional hours each day.
See the Classroom Before You Decide
A visit can show parents what a website cannot.
During the tour, families can view the preschool classroom, learn how the day is structured, and meet members of the team.
The team can also explain:
VPK eligibility
How the state-funded VPK instructional portion works
Full-day preschool service options
Enrollment availability
Daily classroom routines
Available funding options
Schedule a tour or call (407) 622-9307 to check availability.
VPK Enrollment in Orlando Fills as the School Year Approaches
If your child qualifies for VPK and you are looking for a structured full-day preschool program with a Florida-approved provider, contact Horizons to ask about current availability.
Kindergarten readiness involves more than learning letters and numbers. Children also need experience following classroom routines, listening during instruction, completing transitions, and participating in group activities.
At Horizons, children ages 4 to 5 can attend a full-day private preschool program. VPK instruction is delivered as part of the full day for eligible children. The VPK instructional portion is state-funded, while any additional extended care or full-day private preschool services may be explained during the tour.
The full-day preschool with VPK program is designed for children ages 4 to 5. Florida VPK eligibility generally requires a child to be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which they enroll. Some families may also qualify for Florida’s VPK postponement option.
Yes. Horizons Childcare & Learning Center is a Florida-approved VPK provider. The program follows Florida Early Learning Standards and supports kindergarten readiness.
The VPK instructional portion is state-funded and available at no cost to eligible children. Any extended care or full-day private preschool services provided around the VPK portion may have separate requirements or costs. The team can explain the available options during the tour.
