Full Day Preschool Enrichment

About

Our year long program for three & four-year-olds is ideal for working families. Our full day preschool is open from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM and includes a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth areas and is geared to prepare young children for kindergarten. Other program features include field trips, planned outdoor & gym activities, rest time, breakfast, and snacks. Our well-trained staff are skilled in the field of Early Childhood and have earned a well-respected reputation in the community. We are proud of our staff and the relationships they have built with families. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1 of the current school year and completely independent in the bathroom. Our staff are trained in early childhood, CPR, and first aid.

Preschool Parent Only Information Nights 

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.

Spanish, Montessori & Community Education Preschools
Location: Administration Building, 350 N. Main St
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Child Development Lab (CDL)
Location: Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes St NE
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Full Day Preschool
Location: Parkside Early Childhood Center, 156 Lewis St
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

Enrollment is a minimum set two days per week at a cost of $48 per day. New students only: a $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment and will be applied to the cost of tuition.

This program can also be used in conjunction with Montessori and Spanish Preschool at a reduced rate of $38 per day if space is available. A separate online registration is required for those programs

Registration for Full-Day Preschool for the 2026–2027 school year will open on February 25th at 5:00 PM.

How to Register:

  1. Create an account on our registration site: Rockford Public Schools Preschool & Child Care

  2. Visit the registration website on February 25th at 5:00 PM and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.

Important Dates

  • December 22-January 2, 2026- Winter Break
  • January 5, 2026- School Resumes

Full Day Preschool Enrichment

Jamie Brown
Administrative Assistant
Carmen Boehnlein
The Meadow Classroom Lead Teacher
Tara Gates
The Busy Bees Classroom Lead Teacher
Kaelyn Hilaski
The Fireflies Classroom Lead Teacher
Katie Hoekzema
The Pond Classroom Lead Teacher
Maiah Hileman
The Dragonflies Classroom Lead Teacher
Stephanie VanderMyde
The Grasshoppers Classroom Lead Teacher
Emily Hartig
The Forest Classroom Lead Teacher
Katherine Hoffmann
The Brook Classroom Lead Teacher