Child Development Lab
About
This program 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. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1 of the current school year and completely independent in the bathroom.
3-year-old class runs Tuesday/Thursday 9-11:30 AM or 12:30-3 PM
4-year-old class runs Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-11:30 AM or 12:30-3 PM
Preschool Parent Only Information Night
Mark your calendars! These sessions are a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn more about each program, and get all your preschool questions answered.
Child Development Lab (CDL)
Location: Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes St NE
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuition Information
3 -Year-Old Tuesday/Thursday Classes
- Total tuition $1150 less $200 registration deposit = $950.
- The non-refundable deposit is applied to the total cost of tuition.
| Tuition Due Date | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| September 1 | $237.50 |
| November 1 | $237.50 |
| January 1 | $237.50 |
| March 1 | $237.50 |
4-Year-Old Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes
- Total tuition $1700 less $200 registration deposit = $1500.
- The non-refundable deposit is applied to the total cost of tuition.
| Tuition Due Date | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| September 1 | $375 |
| November 1 | $375 |
| January 1 | $375 |
| March 1 | $375 |
Registration Information
Registration for Half-Day Preschool Programs for the 2026–2027 school year will open on February 25th at 6:00 PM.
How to Register:
Create an account on our registration site: Rockford Public Schools Preschool & Child Care
Visit the registration website on February 25th at 6:00 PM and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.
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Important Dates
- December 22-January 2, 2026- No School, Winter Break
- January 1, 2026- Tuition Payment Due
- January 5, 2026- School Resumes
