Early Childhood Family Education (birth-5 years old) Parent/Guardian and child classes as well as parent support.
Bloomington Preschool is committed to preparing your child for success in kindergarten and beyond!
Step into Preschool is designed for children who turn 3 after September 1st, 2024.
Camp SAFARI is full-day childcare for youth entering Kindergarten through 4th Grade in 2025-26. Summit SAFARI is for children entering 5th and 6th grade in 2025-25. *Space is limited, site is not guaranteed.*
Kids' SAFARI is a before and after school program offered for children in kindergarten through grade 5. The focus of these programs is on school-age childcare and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of children and families.
Preschool SAFARI is designed for families who desire an early learning education experience with a childcare component available. There will be a licensed preschool teacher giving preschool instruction for 2.5 hours during the day with a paraprofessional.
New for 2023-24, afterschool Targeted Services programming will now all be under one umbrella and called Fusion. It will be a 4 day a week program, Monday through Thursday from 2:45pm to 4:45pm.
Early Camp SAFARI is a full-day childcare for 3, 4 or 5-year olds that are currently enrolled in a Bloomington Public Schools Preschool program.
Play and Learn classes are designed to give you time to connect with your child in a classroom environment. Classrooms are set up for discovery and hands-on learning through play. A licensed early childhood teacher will plan developmental activities such as playdoh, building, sensory, art, singing songs, and reading stories for you and your child to enjoy together. Your child will also have time to run, jump, slide and crawl in our motor room.
This is a non-separating class.
Learning goals for this class are:
Adults will connect with their child and other families through play.
Children will have parent support to navigate a classroom environment and learning experiences.
Children must meet the age range by the first day of class to enroll in each section. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.
No Class Mar 11 & Apr 1
No Class Apr 2
No Class Dec 24 & Dec 31
Online registration is over
No Class Oct 16, Nov 27, Dec 25 & Jan 1