Early Childhood Programs

Curious Kids Early Learning Center

a photo of students on a graphic that reads "Now Enrolling" Curious Kids Preschool is now accepting 3 and 4 year olds for full and half-day school. Call 269-323-6780

Portage Public Schools and Curious Kids are pleased to offer comprehensive child care and preschool options for children in our community.

Programs are available for the tiniest tots through preschool-aged children. Your family will find the perfect fit at Curious Kids!

Looking for before- and after-school care? This is now provided by the YMCA. For more information or to register, visit kzooymca.org

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Bright Beacon Preschool Enrollment

Are you looking for preschool options for the 2024-25 school year?

The Curious Kids Bright Beacon half-day preschool has different programming options for 4-year-olds (4 by December 1, 2024). Bright Beacon accepts tuition assistance through Kalamazoo County Ready4's.

Half Day Preschool Programs:

M - F 9AM to Noon
M W F 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM ( older 3 year-olds may be accepted in the afternoon class)
or enroll in both.

Curious Kids Infant & Toddler Care

The Curious Kids Early Learning Center is a positive learning environment for children from 6 weeks until school-age. We are proud of our 4-star rating with the Great Start to Quality program!  We are open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am- 5:30 pm.  All programs utilize the Creative Curriculum model.

Call 269-323-6780 to inquire about enrollment.

Other Early Childhood Programs

Portage Public Schools offers both income- and tuition-based Early Childhood Programs. The programs are housed at two different locations in the District.

For more information about tuition assistance from Kalamazoo County Ready 4s, click here.