From first visit to first day
Enrollment at Little Sunshine Preschool and Learning Center
How enrollment works, what shapes tuition, and how Florida VPK fits in, for families in New Port Richey and across Pasco County.
How enrollment works.
Book a tour
Choose a time in our online tour calendar or call (727) 868-9100.
Visit and ask
See the room, meet the teachers, and ask about schedules, tuition and openings.
Register
Complete the registration forms and return them to the office. For VPK, bring your Certificate of Eligibility.
Plan the first day
The office confirms your child’s place and start date. Then talk with the teacher about your child.
Requested, booked and enrolled are different steps
A tour is booked when the calendar shows a confirmation or the office confirms it with you. A place is held only when the office confirms your child’s enrollment. Spaces fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so reach out early.
Tuition and assistance.
Tuition depends on your child’s program and schedule. Call the office for the current rate for your child’s age.
| What affects cost | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Program and age | Rates usually vary by age group. Ask for the weekly rate for your child’s room. |
| Schedule | Ask which full-time and part-time options are available. |
| VPK | VPK instructional hours are free. Care outside VPK hours has a cost; ask what it is. |
| Fees and inclusions | Ask about registration and supply fees, and what is included, such as meals, snacks and diapers. |
| Assistance | Ask whether School Readiness assistance through the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties can be used here. |
Prefer a number now?
Call and ask for the current weekly rate for your child’s age.
Comparing centers? Use our checklist: Childcare Costs in New Port Richey: What to Ask Before Comparing Tuition.
Enrollment questions.
Tuition depends on your child’s program and schedule. Call the office at (727) 868-9100 for current rates.
Ask the office whether School Readiness child care assistance can be used at Little Sunshine. The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties runs the program for eligible families.
Ask the office about registration and supply fees for your child’s program. Providers may not charge a registration fee for VPK itself.
Choose a time in the calendar on our tour page, or call (727) 868-9100. Your tour is booked once the calendar shows a confirmation or the office confirms it with you.
Apply for your child’s VPK Certificate of Eligibility in Florida’s Family Portal first, then register with us and hand in the certificate. Read VPK at Little Sunshine.
Availability changes through the year and differs by room. Call the office to ask about your child’s age group.
More answers on our Parent Questions page, or compare our programs.
Come say hi
Come see the oaks for yourself.
A tour is the best way to see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and ask about schedules, tuition and availability.
9316 Little RdNew Port Richey, FL 34654