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2023-2024 Preschool Registration Information! 

• Full-Day preschool program registration is done via email by completing & submitting the Call Back Form that is available on our website, https://www.rockfordschools.org/preschool-classes/preschool-enrichment-child-care/    Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2023 and completely independent in the bathroom to enroll.  You will be contacted as to your enrollment status by late April.  Enrollment is on a first come/first served basis. 

• Child Development Lab, Community Education, Montessori and Spanish preschools online registration is currently underway at: https://rps.digitalsignup.com/  Each program requires a non-refundable deposit to be paid at the time of registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2023 and completely independent in the bathroom to enroll.  If your 1st choice is full, add yourself to the waiting list & if/when an opening occurs, you will be contacted.  Note:  If you enroll in one of our other programs & your name comes up from a waitlist for your 1st. choice, all monies can be transferred to your preferred class. NOTE: Enrollment in the Spanish Preschool DOES NOT guarantee enrollment in the Rockford Public Schools Spanish Immersion program at Roguewood Elementary.  Enrollment placement for the district’s program is by a lottery draw only.
  
  

Questions:  616.863.6560, 7:00am – 4:00pm or email Jamie Brown at JBrown@rockfordschools.org, Jennifer Wackerle at JWackerle@rockfordschools.org or Melissa Baines at MBaines@rockfordschools.org

If your child turns 5 on or before December 1, 2023, he/she is eligible to enroll in the Rockford Public Schools Developmental Kindergarten program.  Information for that enrollment process is available on the district website: https://www.rockfordschools.org/enrollment-procedures/ 

Child Development Lab Preschool

Enrollment for the Child Development Lab program is currently underway at: https://rps.digitalsignup.com/  for the CDL programs.  A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required for the 3 year old class; a $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required for the 4 year old class to register.  Deposits are applied to the total cost of tuition.

This unique program recently earned their 5-star rating from the Great Start To Quality program!  This preschool is one of the highest rated preschool programs in the Rockford area!

The Lab preschool is located at Rockford High School and teaches preschoolers to become successful learners through cooperative experiences, problem solving and play, while training high school students enrolled in child development and life skills classes, to become potential educators.  Preschool children have many opportunities to learn independence, make decisions, develop creativity, and practice social and kindergarten readiness skills.  The activities are planned with care using the High Scope curriculum.  This quality approach to early childhood education has been developed through research and practice over 50 years in Ypsilanti, MI.

Classes meet 2½ hours each Tuesday and Thursday morning or afternoon for three year olds, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning or afternoon for four year olds.  Children must be 3 and/or 4 by September 1 of the current school year.  All of our staff are trained in CPR and first aid. Visit us on Facebook.

2022-23 Important Dates: 

No School – March 30 – April 7, 2023 – Spring Break

2023-2024 CDL Preschool Class Offerings:

3 yr. old class Tues./Thurs. 12:30-3:00 pm Cost: $1,000.00;  a $100.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

4 yr. old class Mon./Wed./Fri. 9:00-11:30 am Cost: $1,500.00; a $200.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

4 yr. old class Mon./Wed./Fri. 12:30-3:00 pm Cost: $1,500.00; a $200.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

Community Education Preschool

Enrollment is currently underway at: https://rps.digitalsignup.com/  for the Community Education programs.   A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required for the 3 year old class; a $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required for the 4 year old class to register.  Deposits are applied to the total cost of tuition.

Our Community Education preschool has earned a 4-Star rating through Great Start to Quality, a governing organization that has established high program standards of quality for early childhood programs in Michigan.  This program helps children develop the ability to work and play together in an enjoyable group setting that utilizes a developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness curriculum.   Students are exposed to and practice social and cognitive skills with a focus on environmental topics.

This program is for children three and four years old. Children must be 3 and/or 4 by September 1 of the current school year.  All of our staff are trained in early childhood, CPR and first aid.  Visit us on Facebook.

Important Dates: 

3’s & 4’s – No School – March 30 – April 7, 2023 – Spring Break

3’s & 4’s – May 4, 2023 – Last Day of School

2023-2024 Community Ed Preschool Class Offerings:

3 yr. old class Tues./Thurs. 8:15–10:15 am Cost: $850.00 – a $100.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

3 yr. old class Tues./Thurs. 10:30–12:30 pm  Cost: $850.00 – a $100.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

4 yr. old class Mon. – Thurs. 11:45–2:15 pm  Cost: $1,700.00 – a $200.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

Montessori

Enrollment is currently underway at: https://rps.digitalsignup.com/  and requires a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to be paid at the time of registration that is applied to the total cost of tuition.

This program can be used in conjunction with the Full Day Preschool program, if space is available.  Please contact our office at 616.863.6560 for more information.

The Montessori program has earned a 4-Star rating through Great Start to Quality, a governing organization that has established high program standards of quality for early childhood programs in Michigan.

This program introduces children to practical living skills, sensory education, language, math, science, cultural activities, art, music and movement.  Hands-on activities are designed to help children develop a sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence in this child-centered environment.  A mix of ages of three & four year olds is a key premise of the philosophy. Children must be 3 and/or 4 by September 1 of the current school year. All of our staff are trained in CPR and first aid.  Visit us on Facebook.

Important Dates: 

No School – March 30 – April 7, 2023 – Spring Break

May 24, 2023 – Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 – School Picnic

2023-2024 Montessori Class Offerings: 

Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am – Cost $3,800.00 – a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

Monday-Friday 12:00-3:00 pm – Cost $3,800.00 – a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and is applied to the total cost of tuition

Spanish Preschool

Enrollment is currently underway at: https://rps.digitalsignup.com/  and requires a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to be paid at the time of registration that is applied to the total cost of tuition.

This program can be used in conjunction with the Full Day Preschool program, if space is available.  Please contact our office at 616.863.6560 for more information.

NOTE: Enrollment in this program DOES NOT guarantee enrollment in the Rockford Public Schools Spanish Immersion program at Roguewood Elementary.  Enrollment placement for the district’s program is for Rockford residents and is by a lottery draw only.

This blended program for three and four year olds introduces the Spanish language through hands-on learning, preschool games, songs, read alouds and movement activities.  Each month focuses on a different theme such as colors, numbers, animals, etc.  Children must be 3 and/or 4 by September 1 of the current school year.  All of our staff are trained in CPR and first aid.  Visit us on Facebook.

Important Dates: 

No School – March 30 – April 7, 2023 – Spring Break

No School – May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day Holiday

May 31, 2023 – Last Day of School

2023-2024 Spanish Preschool Offerings: Morning & Afternoon sessions-FULL