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.
2, 3, or more children in a family has its challenges and cheers. Let’s talk and address those cheers and challenges in a class with other families. Join this class with your children to connect, learn through play, and have fun! A licensed early childhood teacher will set up the classroom for your children to explore sensory, art, and learning materials together. Parents/caregivers will have time to talk in another classroom with a licensed parent educator discussing parent topics such as raising more than one child, birth order, temperaments, development, guiding behavior, guiding relationships and more.
Gradual separation will happen throughout the semester. Children under the age of 2 may be required to stay with their adult. Please register each child that will attend this class.
Learning goals for this class are:
Families will connect with their children and each other through play.
The child over the age of 2 will begin to comfortably separate from their adult. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and connections for their family.
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 Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 28, Dec 26 & Jan 2
Online registration is over