Rockford Area Schools Community Ed

Galaxy Kids Program is a certified school-age care program for students enrolled in preschool through sixth grade at any public or private school within the district. The program strives to promote positive behavior, social skills, and friendships while encouraging self-expression, creativity, and leadership. Galaxy Kids offers choice-based programming, offering opportunities in the areas of art and drama, music, sports, science, math, engineering and technology, language arts/literacy, mentoring and community services, homework assistance, and self-guided activities. Children are encouraged to pursue and share their interests through youth led activities, develop confidence and independence, make new friends, and of course, have fun! Galaxy Kids Program works in cooperation with families, school staff, and our community to provide additional learning and social opportunities that enhances each child’s educational experience. Galaxy Kids is certified through the Department of Human Services.

Galaxy Kids Program is a certified school-age care program for students enrolled in preschool through sixth grade at any public or private school within the district. The program strives to promote positive behavior, social skills, and friendships while encouraging self-expression, creativity, and leadership. Galaxy Kids offers choice-based programming, offering opportunities in the areas of art and drama, music, sports, science, math, engineering and technology, language arts/literacy, mentoring and community services, homework assistance, and self-guided activities. Children are encouraged to pursue and share their interests through youth led activities, develop confidence and independence, make new friends, and of course, have fun! Galaxy Kids Program works in cooperation with families, school staff, and our community to provide additional learning and social opportunities that enhances each child’s educational experience. Galaxy Kids is certified through the Department of Human Services.

Galaxy Kids Program is a certified school-age care program for students enrolled in preschool through sixth grade at any public or private school within the district. The program strives to promote positive behavior, social skills, and friendships while encouraging self-expression, creativity, and leadership. Galaxy Kids offers choice-based programming, offering opportunities in the areas of art and drama, music, sports, science, math, engineering and technology, language arts/literacy, mentoring and community services, homework assistance, and self-guided activities. Children are encouraged to pursue and share their interests through youth led activities, develop confidence and independence, make new friends, and of course, have fun! Galaxy Kids Program works in cooperation with families, school staff, and our community to provide additional learning and social opportunities that enhances each child’s educational experience. Galaxy Kids is certified through the Department of Human Services.

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open! NEW! A longer preschool year, September 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 To register for the 2025-26 school year: Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and manage toileting independently Please note: The dates listed on each class of July 2025 to May 2026 are place holders only. Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025 and end before Memorial Day in May 2026. 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.

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open! NEW! A longer preschool year, September 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 To register for the 2025-26 school year: Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and manage toileting independently Please note: The dates listed on each class of July 2025 to May 2026 are place holders only. Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025 and end before Memorial Day in May 2026. 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.

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open! NEW! A longer preschool year, September 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 To register for the 2025-26 school year: Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and manage toileting independently Please note: The dates listed on each class of July 2025 to May 2026 are place holders only. Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025 and end before Memorial Day in May 2026. 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.

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open! NEW! A longer preschool year, September 8, 2025 - May 22, 2026 To register for the 2025-26 school year: Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and manage toileting independently Please note: The dates listed on each class of July 2025 to May 2026 are place holders only. Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025 and end before Memorial Day in May 2026. 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.

Parents and children spend the entire time together, engaging in fun, age-appropriate activities. Parent discussion takes place in the same classroom with the children in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.

In these classes, parents and children separate from each other. While the children are enjoying fun activities with each other, the early childhood teacher and an assistant, parents meet to discuss parenting issues, concerns, and questions with a licensed parent educator. Parents help decide what topics and/or issues will be discussed during each quarter. As the class ends, parents join their children for a brief time to say good-bye to their friends.