Parkside Early Childhood Center

May 29, 2026
Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter - 5/29/26

Included in this week's newsletter: 

  • Important Dates

  • Start of Summer Kids for Kids Run

  • Rockford Book Bus

  • More Summer Reading Opportunities

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May 15, 2026
Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter - 5/15/26
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Included in this week's newsletter: 

  • A THANK YOU from the Rockford Early Childhood Programs Staff!
  • Important Dates
  • REF & Community Events

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Parkside Early Childhood Center

Parkside Early Childhood Center

156 Lewis St.
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616-863-6360
Attendance: 616-863-6360 option 1

Report an Absence

  • To report an absence, please call: 616-863-6360, and select option 1.
  • All absences must be reported by 9:30 am. 
  • Automated attendance reminder calls begin at 10:00 am.

Administration

Melissa Cochrill
Director of Child Care & Preschool Services
Mindy McGinn
Principal
Jamie Brown
Administrative Assistant
Julie Palmieri
Administrative Assistant

School Hours

PRESCHOOL
Full Day
  • 7:00 am School opens
  • 6:00 pm School closes
Half Day
  • 3's Morning T/TH 8:15-10:15 am 
  • 3's Afternoon T/TH 10:30 am-12:30 pm
  • 4's Morning M-TH 8:45-11:15 am
  • 4's Afternoon M-TH 11:45 am-2:15 pm 
Child Development Lab
  • 3's T/TH 9-11:30 am / 12:30-3:00 pm
  • 4's M/W/F 9-11:30 am
ECSE
  • 8:00 am and 11:55 am Arrival times
  • 11:10 am and 3:05 pm Dismissal times
DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN
  • 8:25-8:35 am Arrival time
  • 3:15 pm Dismissal time