River Falls 4 Children (RF4C) is a community-based 4K program for children residing in the School District of River Falls. Students are enrolled in the district’s 4-year-old kindergarten program but attend classes at local preschool or childcare sites.

Children who turn four by Sept. 1, 2025, are eligible. Enrollment materials are available online starting March 1: https://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/programs/4k.cfm 

How to Register:

• Open Enrollment: Families outside the district must apply between Feb. 3 – April 30 https://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/about/open-enrollment.cfm 
• Parent Info Meeting: Recommended for families new to RF4C.
• Registration Period: March 1-31, 2025.
• Preschool Screening: Mandatory on April 4 or April 25, 2025.

RF4C Partner Sites:

• Abundant Life Learning Center
• Jacob’s Ladder Preschool - Ezekiel Lutheran
• Little Adventures Child Care (1 & 2)
• River Falls Public Montessori
• Rocky Branch Elementary
• The University Preschool
• UWRF C.H.I.L.D. Center

All sites follow a similar curriculum. Transportation is available for district residents (restrictions apply).

Visit RF4C Website at https://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/programs/4k.cfm or contact Becky McAleavey (becky.mcaleavey@rfsd.k12.wi.us | 715-425-7645).

Submitted by School District of River Falls