Half Day Preschools
About
Families can choose from a variety of half-day programs for both 3- and 4-year-olds, including Community Education Preschool, Child Development Lab, Spanish Immersion, and Montessori.
With a range of programs designed to meet different needs and learning styles, we’re confident you’ll find the right fit for your child.
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.
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.
Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten
If your child turns 5 on or before December 1, 2025, he/she is eligible to enroll in the Rockford Public Schools Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten program.
DK/Kindergarten Enrollment Questions:
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Important Dates
- February 13-16, 2026- No School, Mid-Winter Break
- February 26, 2026- Family-Teacher Conferences
- February 27, 2026- No School, Family-Teacher Conferences
- April 2-10, 2026- No School, Spring Break
- April 13, 2026-School Resumes
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