Child Development Lab

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

Community Education Preschool

This well-established program is held at the Rockford Public Schools Administration Building. This program helps children develop the ability to work and play together in an enjoyable group setting that utilizes a developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness curriculum. Students are exposed to and practice social and cognitive skills with a focus on environmental topics. Classes are offered for children three and four years old. Children must be completely independent in the bathroom. All our staff are trained in early childhood, CPR and first aid. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1 of current year.

3-year-old class runs Tuesday/Thursday 8:15-10:15 AM or 10:30-12:30 PM

4-year-old class runs Monday-Thursday 8:45-11:15 AM or 11:45-2:15 PM

Montessori Preschool

This program provides children with a comprehensive introduction to practical life skills, sensory development, language, math, science, cultural studies, art, music, and movement. Through hands-on activities, children cultivate key skills such as concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order, all within a nurturing, child-centered environment. Embracing the Montessori philosophy, the program incorporates a mixed-age setting, with 3- and 4-year olds learning alongside one another. Offered five days a week, this program ensures consistent growth and exploration, fostering a well-rounded foundation for young learners.  Children must be completely independent in the bathroom.

This program can be used in conjunction with Full Day Preschool Enrichment, if space is available.  A separate registration is required for that program.

Montessori Preschool runs Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:00-3:00 PM

Spanish

This blended program is for three-and four-year olds. We introduce preschoolers to the Spanish language utilizing hands-on materials, games, songs, read alouds and movement activities. Each month focuses on a different theme for learning Spanish vocabulary, such as colors, numbers, animals, etc. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1 of the current school year and completely independent in the bathroom.  All our staff are trained in CPR and first aid.

This program can be used in conjunction with Full Day Preschool Enrichment, if space is available.  A separate registration is required for that program.

Spanish Preschool runs Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:15-11:45 AM or 12:30-3 PM

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