Bloomington Public Schools offers parents a full-day preschool program to meet the needs of their busy lives and prepare their child for kindergarten.

Locations for 2008-09

Ridgeview Elementary - currently full

Poplar Bridge - currently full

Westwood - currently full

What is Early Learners Academy?

Early Learners Academy is designed to meet the needs of working families who need full-day child care and desire an early education experience for their three-, four-, or five-year old child.  For the 2008-09 School Year, Early Learners Academy will be located at Poplar Bridge and Ridgeview — two of Bloomington's safe, award-winning elementary schools. 

"Your child will be in the care of nurturing instructors who provide small group learning opportunities and focus on your child's social and emotional development," said Wendy Webster, ELA coordinator.  "Early Learners Academy will support the educational development of your child and prepare him or her for the Bloomington Public Schools kindergarten curriculum."

We encourage families, who wish to begin an early relationship with Bloomington Public Schools, to explore this opportunity.  Early Learners Academy will offer two options for parents: a 10-month and full-year program.  Please call 952.681.6125 to inquire about openings or for more information.

Enrollment Requirements

Each student must be 3 years old by September 1, 2008, and be toilet trained.

Fees

Registration Fee - A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 per student is required with the enrollment application and each time the child is re-enrolled.

Program Fees - Payment is due either once or twice a month (5th and 20th) in advance of service.  Full payment is due whether or not your child is in attendance.  No refunds or deductions are made for absences including illness.

               10 month program                      $210 per week

               12 month program                      $198 per week

Meals and Snack

Bloomington Public School's Food Service will provide a hot breakfast and a hot lunch to the Early Learning Academy students.  An afternoon snack will also be provided.  All food is included in the tuition. 

More Information

For more information, check our this link to "Frequently Asked Questions"

Call Diane at 952 681-6125 if you have questions on the 2008-09 program.