Rockford Area Schools Community Ed

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open! Join us for an Open House on Thursday, February 20 from 5:30-7 pm.

All complete registrations submitted by March 17th will be included in the lottery for classes over capacity. 

NEW! A longer preschool year, September 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026

To register for the upcoming 2025-26 school year:

• Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and manage toileting independently
• Half-day classes: 2, 3 or 5 days per week
• All-day classes: 2, 3 or 5 days per week
• We embrace a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to education encouraging exploration, discovery and critical thinking.
• We use Creative Curriculum which is researched based and aligned with the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, Minnesota's Early Learning Standards.
• Our program is founded on the belief that all children have great potential, are curious, and are interested in constructing their learning. Activities are exciting, creative, and developmentally appropriate. To encourage children's growth and learning, we focus on project-based and inquiry-based learning, and authentic art experiences.
• Bus transportation within the district to and from school is an option.
• Tuition assistance available for those who qualify. Pathway I and II Scholarship eligible.
• Teachers are licensed and assistants are experienced working with young children.
• We are 4-Star Parent Aware rated!

We are located in the Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School with K-4th grades, Early Childhood Special Education, and Galaxy Kids School Age Care.