"Laying the foundation for their future."
Parent Resources:
Precious Gems offers FREE VPK
with extended care available.
Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a FREE educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. VPK is free during the scheduled hours of 9 am-12 pm Monday through Friday during the school year. You will need to have a copy of the child’s birth certificate and valid parent/guardian drivers license.
Parent/guardian must apply for the VPK program online or by visiting in person at one of the following locations:
North Tampa Office: (813) 915-3200
9309 North Florida Avenue, Suite 104
Tampa, FL 33612
Monday- Thursday 7 am-6 pm and Friday 7 am-1:30 pm
Brandon Office: (813) 740-4713
9325 Bay Plaza, Suite 210
Tampa, FL 33619
Monday- Thursday 7 am-6 pm and Friday 7 am-1:30 pm
Precious Gems accepts School Reaciness
Florida’s School Readiness Program or SR offers financial assistance to eligible low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended day care to after-school and school-age care in some instances.
Parent/guardian must apply for the School Readiness program online or by visiting in person at one of the following locations:
North Tampa Office: (813) 915-3200
9309 North Florida Avenue, Suite 104
Tampa, FL 33612
Monday- Thursday 7 am-6 pm and Friday 7 am-1:30 pm
Brandon Office: (813) 740-4713
9325 Bay Plaza, Suite 210
Tampa, FL 33619
Monday- Thursday 7 am-6 pm and Friday 7 am-1:30 pm
Precious Gems Academy directors are active members of the Tampa Bay Institute for Early Childhood Professionals. The program provides a variety of resources for both parents and providers. For more information please contact or visit:
Tampa Bay Institute for Early Childhood Professionals: (813) 626-7557
8413 Laurel Fair Circle, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33610
Precious Gems Academy is a part of the Quality Counts for Kids Program. The program is designed for continuous quality improvement in the delivery of early childhood care and education in Hillsborough County. The program has been assessed by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County:
Early Learning Coalition of
Hillsborough County: (813) 515-2340
1002 East Palm Avenue, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33605
Precious Gems Academy
is approved for the Florida Child Care Food Program. We provide the following nutritious meals and snacks daily:
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Breakfast
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Morning Snack
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Lunch
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Afternoon Snack