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Program Descriptions
- School Year Programs: A schedule for students attending a full day, following the Berkley School District Teachers' Calendar from September - June.
- Year Round Programs: A schedule for students attending a full day, following the Year Round Calendar from July - June.
- Half Day Preschool: A schedule for students attending a half-day program, following the Berkley School District Teachers' Calendar from September-June.
Schedule Options
Program Hours NEW for 24-25*
*Effective July 1, 2024
- Infants, Toddlers, and Early Preschool 3's, Pre-K Tuition: Full day 10-hour schedule: 7:30 am - 5:30pm
- Sunshine Club Half Day: 8:30am-12:00pm
- Pre-K for All Half Day - 8:30am-11:30am, or 12:30pm-3:30pm
- Pre-K for All Full Day - 8am- 3pm
- Play, Learn Connect schedule: 8:30am-11am
- Before and After care for Pre-K Braided rooms only: 7:30-8am and 3:30-5:30pm
Program Day Options
- Infant room students follow a 5 day a week schedule
- Young Toddler, Older Toddler and Preschool classroom students have an option to attend 2 days a week up to 5 days a week
- Sunshine Club Half Day 2-3 days a week ; Tuesday/Thursday, or Monday/Wednesday/Friday
- Pre-K for All Half Day meets Mondays -Thursdays
- All Pre-K students must attend 4-5 days a week.
- Play, Learn, Connect Playgroup meets Mondays -Thursdays
Classroom Age Requirements
- Infant classrooms: 6 weeks - 1 year
- Young Toddler classrooms: 1 - 2 year olds
- Older Toddler classrooms: 2 - 3 year olds (non-potty trained)
- Preschool classrooms: 3 - 4 year olds (fully potty trained)
- Sunshine Club: (half day preschool) 3 - 4 year olds (fully potty trained)
- Pre-K for All classrooms: 4-5 year olds (fully potty trained)
- Pre-K for All Half Day: (half day preschool) 4 - 5 year olds (fully potty trained)
- Play, Learn, Connect Playgroup: (half day preschool) 3-5 year olds (fully potty trained)
Applications & Wait List Form
Availability: For Sunshine Club 3's and Half Day Pre-K 4's
Enrollment for Sunshine Club (3-4 years old) and PM Pre-K is going on NOW!
For questions please the office at 248-837-8900.
Waiting List - Currently on Hold Due to High Volume for All Programs.
We prioritize Berkley School District families across all programs, however all programs have extensive waiting lists. At this time, all waitlists are on hold. If you are interested in enrolling at BBB, please check back in January 2025.
Application Forms
Applications are available to be downloaded below. You can pick up packets at the Building Blocks main office or email your completed applications to Kate Brueckman.
Tuition 24-25
We are currently enrolling for Fall 24-25 by reaching out to families on our waitlist. It is best to reach out early to get on the waitlist if you are interested. Once a spot is offered you may fill out the enrollment forms and send them to Andrea Megroet or drop them off to our drop box: Berkley Building Blocks Office, 14700 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237.
We are also encouraging any families of students that are 4 years old to apply for free preschool: Free Preschool Qualification Form . You can select- Preschool - I have a specific preschool- Oak Park- and Avery Berkley Building Blocks.
For questions please contact Andrea Megroet at 248-837-8900, or email Andrea Megroet.
Waiting List
If you would like to be placed on the waiting list please fill out the form below then email Andrea Megroet. We will contact you when a spot becomes available.
Application Forms
Applications are available to be downloaded online below. You can pick up packets at the Building Blocks main office or email your completed applications to Andrea Megroet.
2024-25 Full Day Childcare Application Form
2024-25 Half Day Preschool Application Form
2024-25 Parent Handbook
2024-25 School Year Effective July 1, 2024
2024-25 Year Round and School Year Full time Tuition
2024-25 Half Day Preschool Tuition
Calendars 24-25
Medication Forms
Sunscreen/ Common Medications Form (Sunscreen, diaper cream, chapstick, and lotion)
Over-the-counter Medication Form (Non-Prescription)
Steps to Register
Here at Berkley Building Blocks we prioritize Berkley School District residents. Please call or email to check for availability. Enrollments are limited to the number for which the center is licensed. Follow the steps below to register your child with our program.
1. Check for Availability
Email Kate Brueckman or call 248-837-8900 to check availability.
2. Submit Completed Forms
Once a spot is available: Print the enrollment forms or download the forms and fill them out digitally. Submit completed forms to Kate Brueckman or Berkley Building Blocks (14700 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237)
3. Student Assigned to Classroom
Once the enrollment fee is received, the child is assigned to a classroom
