New contracts for the upcoming week must be completed and submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in order for a student to begin care the following week. Contracts received after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday may not be processed in time for your student to begin care the following week.
Registration fees are processed at the time your contract is approved. If the registration fee payment does not go through, the contract will not be accepted or approved.
Our child care programs operate on a pre-paid basis. Payments for the upcoming week of care are due by the previous Friday.
Centaur Preschool offers a full-day, DHS-certified program designed to provide children 33 months and older with a strong foundation for school success. Through an engaging, play-based curriculum, children explore the world around them with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our program blends preschool learning, child care support, and social-emotional development to meet the needs of both children and families.
Centaur Preschool operates as a combined classroom, where 3 to 4-year-old students learn and grow together in a supportive, inclusive setting. This model allows for peer learning, leadership opportunities for older students, and individualized support for each child based on their developmental stage.
Please note: Half-day child care is only available for children enrolled in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK/Pre-K).
Centaur Preschool is open from 7:30am - 2:30pm on all school days. After school childcare is available through our Centaur Plus program. Please register using this link https://bccs286.arux.app/
Age Requirements:
- School-Year Program: Children must be 33 months old by September 1st to enroll.
- Children who are 4 years old by September 1st must be enrolled in our Pre-K program.
If you have questions about age eligibility or placement, please email us at childcareprograms@bccs286.org.
Students enrolled in Centaur Preschool are not eligible for district transportation.