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4 Year Old Kindergarten (RF4C)

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      • Abundant Life
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Welcome to RF4C!

For children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. 
- Fred Rogers

River Falls 4 Children (RF4C) is an accessible, community-based early learning program for four-year-old children who reside within the School District of River Falls. Students in this program are enrolled in the School District of River Falls 4-year-old kindergarten program, but are taught in a local community preschool/childcare location.

This approach, known as the community-collaborative model, builds on existing resources in our community. With district partnership, parents are guaranteed that their child’s classroom has a highly qualified, DPI-licensed teacher and implements a consistent curriculum framework, incorporating the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. In addition, the centers offer expanded family outreach activities, have a strong focus on parent-school communication, and certain sites will offer childcare before or after 4K (wrap-around care).

Most child care programs have limited spots available and have a first come-first serve policy, so parents needing child care should contact sites directly as soon as possible. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any child who will be four years old by September 1 of the given school year can participate.  This is a one-year program.

Non-residents: By state law, four-year-olds who reside outside of the district can apply for Open Enrollment if their resident district offers 4K. The open enrollment period is typically the beginning of February through the end of April. Visit our open enrollment page for more information.

Informational sessions for 2025-26 RF4C

If you did not have a chance to attend one of the RF4C Parent Informational Meetings, here is the presentation Powerpoint for you to view. View the presentation.

 

What's needed to register my child?

 

RF4C Checklist - review this list
  • View the presentation.  From the Parent Info Meetings that were held in February.
  • Register for RF4C NOW OPEN! Enroll Today!                                                                                                                         
  • Complete the 2 ASQ screeners with your child.  ASQs Online  (Required)
  • Receive placement notification for RF4C 2025-26 via email by the end of May 2025.
  • Receive details from your child's RF4C teacher during the summer months.  

RF4C PARTNER SITES

The purpose of a community-based 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program is to partner with the existing expertise, experience and facilities of private providers in the community. All partner sites will utilize similar curriculum. Below lists all RF4C partner sites within the community. Parents can choose a site that best fits the needs of their child, depending upon transportation needs. 
Please note: All RF4C sites will provide the same curriculum and program. Faith-based instruction is not provided during RF4C hours of operation.

Abundant Life Learning Center

896 State Hwy. 65 
AM Session:  8:50-11:30 am
PM Session: 12:30-3:10 pm


Jacob's Ladder Preschool - Ezekiel Lutheran

202 S. 2nd Street 
AM Session:  8:50-11:30 am
PM Session: 12:45-3:25 pm 


Little Adventures Child Care Center 1

708 Whitetail Blvd. 
AM Session:  8:50-11:30 am

Little Adventures Child Care Center 2

New address beginning June 2025 (3311 Casey Street)
AM Session:  8:50-11:30 am
 

River Falls Public Montessori

421 W. Maple Street
AM Session:  8:45-11:25 am

ROCKY BRANCH

1415 Bartosh Lane
PM Session: 1:10-3:50 pm

The University Preschool

400 Wild Rose Avenue
AM Session:  8:40-11:20 am


The UWRF C.H.I.L.D. Center

900 E. Cascade Street 
AM Session:  8:50-11:30 am 

FAQs

What does the program cost?

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There is no cost to families for the regularly scheduled hours of the program, no matter at which of the eight sites your child is placed. Wisconsin's school funding system provides funding for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten programs based on the number of students enrolled. 
If parents choose to purchase child care services before and/or after the RF4C day, parents will pay the rate established by each individual site for the contracted services provided.

When does enrollment open and how am I notified?

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Enrollment opens:

RF4C registration generally opens in March/April of each year. Exact dates and links are updated on this page at the end of January each year.

Notification of placement:

Families received a placement letter at the end of May.

Is transportation included?

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Families who need transportation:
• Outside city limits - student will be placed in an AM class
• Within city limits - student will be placed in a PM class
Students must be picked up and dropped off at a consistent location:
• At Home
• At a Home Daycare
• At a Childcare Center
 
AM Transportation (Rural Location):
No transportation provided to:
• University Preschool • Little Adventures  

Transportation provided to:
• Westside Elementary residents to Abundant Life

• Rocky Branch residents to UWRF C.H.I.L.D. Center

• Greenwood residents to Jacob’s Ladder Preschool

• All elementary schools to RF Public Montessori
(transportation home is based on rural location)

PM Transportation (City Location):
Transportation provided to:

• Abundant Life Learning Center, Jacob's Ladder, Rocky Branch

What will my child learn?

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Children will participate in play activities that provide rich learning experiences. As an early education program, RF4C will focus on early literacy, language, and social-emotional skills, but also include math, science, health, physical education, art, and music. Young children learn by doing and exploring in an integrated, nurturing environment. A typical day would include some teacher-directed instruction, many “hands-on” activities, and opportunities for child-initiated play.

Is wrap-around care available?

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The following sites offer wrap-around care:

  • Abundant Life Learning Center
  • UWRF C.H.I.L.D. Center
  • Jacob’s Ladder
  • Little Adventures Learning Center 1 & 2

Program Calendar and Schedule Information

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RF4C has a similar calendar to the district calendar.

Class is held Monday through Friday.

AM Session: 
8:50-11:30 am at most program sites.
RFP Montessori: 8:45-11:25 am
 
PM Session:
Abundant Life: 12:30-3:10 pm

Jacob's Ladder Preschool: 12:45-3:25 pm

Rocky Branch: 1:10-3:50 pm

CONTACT US

  • McAleavey, Becky
    • McAleavey, Becky
    • 4C Program Director
    • Email

RESOURCES

  • 2024-25 Program Handbook
  • RF4C Curriculum
  • Inclement Weather Information

School District of River Falls

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852 East Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022

Phone

715-425-1800

Fax

715-200-5771

After Hours Emergency Number

844-849-1800

Grades

PK - 12
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