Register for School Year Kids' SAFARI
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.
Please refer to the following documents for 2022-23 Kids' SAFARI Rates, Calendar, and Non-School Day Information.
Rates Calendar Non-School Days
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.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions about Preschool SAFARI. Click here.
2023-2024 Bloomington Early Learning Services Preschool SAFARI
| Location | Pond Center | Normandale Hills Elementary |
Westwood Elementary |
Hillcrest Community School |
| Program |
Preschool for Three's Preschool SAFARI - |
Preschool SAFARI - AM & PM |
Preschool SAFARI - AM |
Preschool SAFARI - PM |
|
Ages (As of Sept. 1, 2023) |
3 Year Old 4 Year Old SAFARI (3 & 4 Year Old) |
Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old) |
Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old) |
Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old)
|
| Days |
3 Year Old: SAFARI: |
Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
| Class Times |
AM Class: PM Class: 1:30p-4p |
AM Class: PM Class: |
AM 9:04a-11:35a | PM 12:45p-3:15p |
| Tuition Cost | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale | Sliding Fee Scale |
| Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Services Available |
YES | NO | YES | YES |
|
Transportation |
4 Year Old - Yes, if 3 Year Old - ECSE |
NO |
ECSE Transportation |
ECSE Transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis. |
| Before Care Hours & Fees |
AM Class: PM Class: |
AM Class: PM Class: |
6:30a- 9:05a, $17/day |
6:30a- 12:45p, $27/day |
|
After Care Hours |
AM Class: PM Class: |
AM Class: PM Class: |
11:35a- 6p, $27/day |
3:15p- 6p, $17/day |
| Non-School Day SAFARI Care |
Early Bird = $56/day Regular = $60/day |
Early Bird = Regular = |
Early Bird = Regular = |
Early Bird = Regular = |