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Preschools & child care

AppleTree Christian Learning Center – Teaching Tomorrow Today

Since 1998, AppleTree has partnered with parents to create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Developmentally-appropriate activities are implemented daily through hands-on exploration, play, and group activities.

AppleTree offers age-appropriate programming, including preschool, before and after school care, and summer camp. AppleTree Preschool helps each child transition to kindergarten by preparing them socially, cognitively, and emotionally for school success. Music and gymnastics enrichment programs, along with a computer lab, help provide a well-rounded experience for all children.

Their secure AppleCam system allows parents to check in on their child from work and a secure entry system helps offer parents peace of mind. They look forward to welcoming you to their AppleTree family. Contact them to schedule your tour today.

AppleTree Christian Learning Center 6765 Courtland Drive, Rockford( 616) 874-5437 www. AppleTreeKids. cc

Wee Folk Child Center – Serving Rockford Area for 24 Years

Wee Folk Child Care Center takes pride in being a family-owned business and part of the Rockford community since 1989.

The professional staff at Wee Folk is dedicated to providing a rich, nurturing environment for each child’ s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Wee Folk’ s staff fosters individual growth by providing plenty of opportunities for exploration and childinitiative choices. In collaboration with their curriculum, Wee Folk also provides enrichment programs to further enhance children’ s learning experience, such as musical concepts, Zoo-phonics, Spanish, gymnastics and physical wellness.

Wee Folk partners with families to build a strong foundation for continued learning. This added level of partnership has helped them remain successful for more than two decades.

Wee Folk Rockford Child Center 723 Byrne Industrial Drive, Rockford( 616) 866-4740 Hours: 6:30am-6pm( M-F) www. WeeFolkChildCenter. com

Families and Caring Staff are the Center of Milestones Child Development

At Milestones Child Development Center the caring and experienced staff members help children reach their developmental goals. It’ s also the loving families and strong parental support who partner with Milestones Child Development Center for true success.

Milestone’ s curriculum is based on a learningthrough-play approach with educational activities.

Milestones Child Development Center“ We provide developmentally appropriate activities 2370 Belmont Center Drive, Belmont and material that stimulate and encourage social,( 616) 361-0191 • Hours: 6 a. m.– 6:30 p. m.( M-F) emotional, physical, cognitive and creative growth,” www. MilestonesCDC. com said owner Kelly Russell.

Special programs include Z00-Phonics, swim lessons and Tumble Time, as well as half-day preschool from 9 a. m. until noon daily, and before and after school care for children kindergarten through fifth grade. The center expanded in 2011 and now includes more infant and toddler spaces.

Variety of Program Options at Rockford Preschool and Child Care Services

Rockford Preschool and Child Care Services has been part of Rockford Public Schools for more than 20 years and offers a variety of preschool and child care programs. Options include Preschool Enrichment Child Care( preschool with wrap-around child care), Community Education, Child Development Lab, Hola Amigos Learning Center, Montes- sori and Great Start Readiness( offered through the KISD). All are high quality programs for 3-5 year olds! School-age programs include before and after school care in each elementary building( BAC), and a summer program for students who have completed DK through entering grade 6.

Call today to explore the best options for your child.

Rockford Preschool and Child Care Services 350 N. Main Street, Rockford( 616) 863-6560 Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm( M-F) www. RockfordSchools. org

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