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 is now open.

How to Register:

1. Go to our new online Preschool Portal: Home - Rockford Public Schools

2. Select Half Day Preschool Registration

3. Select your Program/Session 

3. Follow on screen instruction

Registration for Half-Day Preschool Programs for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.

How to Register

1. Go to our new online Preschool Portal: Home - Rockford Public Schools

2. Select Half Day Preschool Registration

3. Select your Program/Session 

3. Follow on screen instructions


Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten

If your child turns 5 on or before December 1, 2026, he/she is eligible to enroll in the Rockford Public Schools Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten program.  

DK/Kindergarten Enrollment Process

DK/Kindergarten Enrollment Questions:

rpskenrollment@rockfordschools.org
616-863-6320

Important Dates


Administration

Melissa Cochrill
Director of Child Care & Preschool Services
Missy Baines
Assistant Director of Child Care & Preschool Services
Jamie Brown
Administrative Assistant, Child Care
Jennifer Wackerle
Administrative Assistant, Child Care P/T