Register for School Year Kids' SAFARI
Summer registration for Camp SAFARI and Summit SAFARI is open.
2022-2023 school year registration for Kids' SAFARI is open.
The Kids' SAFARI and Preschool SAFARI child care programs have multiple part-time positions available for activity assistants and inclusion staff. We start hiring at age 16 - great for high school and college students. Get paid to play, and join our team!
About Kids' SAFARI
Kids' SAFARI is a before-and after-school childcare program for children in kindergarten through grade 5, offering enrichment opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of children and families. The program includes creative learning experiences designed to increase social interaction and lead children to discover friendship, independence and confidence.
Kids' SAFARI is fee-based and available at Bloomington elementary schools. Kids' SAFARI accepts all students residing in or attending an elementary school in Bloomington.
During the school year, Kids' SAFARI provides programming for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5. During the summer, Kids' SAFARI provides full-day programming for students entering kindergarten through the completion of grade 5.
Kids' SAFARI is administered by Bloomington Community Education's Youth and Family Department.
Contact
kidssafari@isd271.org
952-681-6128
Kids' SAFARI is looking for activity assistants and inclusion staff. Get paid to play and join our team.
Summer registration for Camp SAFARI and Summit SAFARI is open.
Camp SAFARI is a full-day school-age child care program for youth entering kindergarten through sixth grade. The philosophy of Camp SAFARI is to lead children to discover friendship, independence and confidence through art, music, sports, drama and recreational activities. The staff and program facilitate a warm and secure environment for channeling children's energy and meeting their individual needs. A breakfast, afternoon snack and many fun activities are included in your tuition.
- Sites: Ridgeview, Valley View, and Washburn Elementary Schools.
- Dates: Wednesday, June 15 - Friday, August 12 (closed Monday, July 4).
- Times: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fees: Starting at $43 per day for consistent schedule.
Summit SAFARI is an option for our 5th and 6th graders offering new and fresh opportunities that are geared for this age. We will have leadership opportunities, community service and so much more. This program is held at Valley View Middle School.
- Dates: Wednesday, June 15 - Friday, August 12 (closed Monday, July 4).
- Times: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fees: Starting at $43 per day for consistent schedule.
Super SAFARI
This is an extension of Camp/Summit SAFARi to meet the needs of families needing a few more days of care after Camp/Summit SAFARI ends and before school begins. The hours of this program are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and locations will be based on the site your child attended for Camp/Summit SAFARI. Changing sites is not an option.
- Dates: Monday, August 15 - Wednesday, August 17
- Times: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Sites: Poplar Bridge (for those attending Washburn Camp SAFARI), Indian Mounds (for those attending Valley View Camp SAFARI and Summit SAFARI), and Westwood (for those attending Ridgeview Camp SAFARI).
- Fees: $150 per child non-refundable payment in full due upon registration approval.
Please note this information is subject to change. We will update information if changes are necessary.
Please refer to the following documents for 2022-23 Kids' SAFARI Rates, Calendar, and Non-School Day Information.
Rates Calendar Non-School Days
Bloomington Early Learning Services preschool program is committed to preparing your child for success in kindergarten and beyond!
Preschool SAFARI is designed for families who desire an early learning education experience with a childcare component available. The program includes a licensed preschool teacher providing preschool instruction for 2.5 hours during the day along with a paraprofessional. Care is available before and after the instruction time.
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is open.
Families will register for the preschool portion separately from the care times. The chart below has information on rates and sites.
2022-2023 Bloomington Early Learning Services Preschool SAFARI
| Location |
Normandale Hills Elementary |
Westwood Elementary | Hillcrest Community School |
| Program | Preschool SAFARI - AM & PM | Preschool SAFARI - AM | Preschool SAFARI - PM |
| Ages As of Sept. 1, 2022 |
Mixed Age: 3 & 4 Year-old |
Mixed Age: 3 & 4 Year-old |
Mixed Age: 3 & 4 Year-old |
| Days of Week | Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday |
| Class Times | AM Class: 9:05 - 11:35 a.m. PM Class: 12:45 - 3:15 p.m. |
AM: 9:05 - 11:35 a.m. | PM: 12:45 - 3:15 p.m. |
| Tuition Cost | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale |
| Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Services Available |
No | Yes | Yes |
| Transportation Available | No | ECSE transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis | ECSE transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis |
| Before Care Hours & Fees | AM Class: 6:30 - 9:05 a.m. $15/day PM Class: 6:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $25/day |
6:30 - 9:05 a.m. $15/day | 6:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $25/day |
| After Care Hours & Fees |
AM Class: 11:35 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $25/day PM Class: 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. $15/day |
11:35 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $25/day | 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. $15/day |
For more information/questions regarding the curriculum class time, please contact Early Learning Services at 952-681-6212.
For more information/questions regarding the childcare time, please contact the Kids' SAFARI administrative office at 952-681-6128.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration dates for the 2022-2023 Preschool SAFARI are as follows:
- Jan. 10, 2022 at 8 a.m. - Priority Registration begins for families with children in a Bloomington Public School's Preschool Program in the 2021-2022 school year.
- Jan. 24, 2022 at 8 a.m. - Registration is open to the public.
Once on the registration site, follow these steps:
- Select Explore All Programs.
- Select Preschool SAFARI on the left side in blue.
- Select Registration (middle, in blue)
- Select Create Account.
- Once Preschool SAFARI registration is complete, you can select Explore All, then Preschool SAFARI Care to select the before and/or after care.