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.

BAC Registration The BAC Program (Before & After Care) provides quality care for RPS school-aged children in developmental kindergarten through fifth grade and is available every school day at all of our elementary schools. This program focuses on enhancing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development, with recognition of individual interests and talents and promotion of the school as a safe and stimulating place. Table games, crafts, gym time, outdoor play and an afternoon snack are planned each day. Note for parents of incoming Developmental Kindergarten (DK) students: When entering your child’s information, you will not see an option for DK under grade. Please select “Kindergarten” and choose “Fall 2027” from the dropdown menu next to the grade field. DK students attending Parkside should register for BAC at Valley View Elementary. DK students attending Edgerton Trails or Crestwood may register at either their home school or the school where they attend DK. Days & Hours The BAC program begins on the first day of the school year and ends on the last day of school. Morning BAC is available from 7:00 AM - 8:25 AM. Afternoon BAC is available from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Care is available on early release days from 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Care is NOT available on district snow days. Tuition Information Rockford Before and After Care is a prepaid program. The BAC program is tuition based; it is not funded by Rockford Public Schools. We do not offer sibling discounts. Tuition is charged based on enrollment, not attendance, i.e., illness, vacation. If BAC is open, you will be charged if your child was scheduled to attend. Per Student Fees Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee: $40 per student (will be charged upon contract approval) There is no sibling discount Morning Session: $10 per day per child Afternoon Session: $15.00 per day per child Early Release: $20.00 per day per child Full Day BAC: $45.00 per day per child AM Delay of School Care: $13.00 per child A saved payment method will be required at registration. A $40 per student registration fee will be charged when your contract is approved. With the implementation of our new childcare portal, there have been updates to our scheduling and payment policies. Please take a moment to carefully review the policy handbook. BAC Parent Handbook