Registration
NOTE: As of May 6 the PreK 4-5 year old Owl Class is full.
As of May 20 the 2-year-old classes (Chimp and Fish) are full. All registrations for these classes will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot should open.
2025–26 Registration
MDO 2025–26 registration is open! Click the button at the top of this page to register. At any time, please call the MDO Office 815-877-7046 ext 6727or email [email protected] with questions.
First Day of School: September 8, 2025
Last Day of School: May 15, 2026
Tuition
*Monthly payments are due the first of each month. A $15 late fee per child will be added if payment is received after the first of the month.
*No credits or refunds will be given for missed days (sick, vacation, etc.)
*A 10% discount will be applied when paying for a semester or year in full.
*A 10% discount is available for active church members of First Free Rockford.
Monthly Tuition
$225/month — plus $200 per additional child enrolled in the program
*Tuition is non-refundable
Registration Fee
There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $75 per child.
Program Details and Fees
Ages:
12 months through preschool. Age must be met by Sept. 1, 2025.
When:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.
Please note that we are no longer offering single-day enrollment.
Holidays follow the RPS #205 public school calendar.
Where:
First Free Rockford – West Wing (Kids)
2223 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
Note on Inclement Weather:
MDO follows the Rockford Public Schools #205 weather closing schedule. If RPS #205 closes MDO will be closed as well. There will be no reimbursement for unscheduled closures.
Vaccinations:
Parents/Guardians must submit records of their child(ren)’s current immunization records, or a medical exemption letter from their doctor, and pertinent health history to the MDO office.
Other Requirements:
Children must be potty-trained to be eligible for our Giraffe, Lion and Owl classrooms (3–5 years old).