School Readiness & VPK

You will find information here about Florida's early learning programs. You can apply for School Readiness (childcare assistance) and Voluntary Prekindergarten Education services online.
Please review  Program Requirements .


Childcare Aware Scholarship

Child Care Aware® of America is proud to partner with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs.

Please review  Program Requirements .


AAA Scholarship

We offer Income-based, Disability-based, and Foster/Out of Home Care Scholarships. Availability varies by state.

Please review Program Requirements.

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​McKay Scholarship Program

Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Deeper Root Academy currently accepts applicants with the McKay Scholarship.

Please review Program Requirements.

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Step-Up Scholarships (Income-Based/Family Empowerment/Gardiner/HOPE/Reading)

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​Step Up For Students provides legislatively authorized K-12 scholarships and related support to give economically disadvantaged families the freedom to choose the best learning options for their children.  Deeper Root Academy currently accepts applicants through this program.

For information on program requirements and how to apply, visit Step Up For Students.

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Deeper Root Academy (DRA) Scholarship

The vision of Deeper Root Academy is to provide business and educational excellence by serving our clients and community with compassion, commitment, and character.  Deeper Root Academy offers over $50,000 in scholarship funds each year for Infant/Toddler-8th grade students who do not otherwise qualify for one of the scholarship programs we participate with. 
Every new, eligible student applicant is encouraged to apply! 

Apply For the DRA Scholarship Now!

Please Contact Us for more information about the DRA Scholarship.

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