Get ready, Surprise parents: Tot Time program registration is just around the corner. According to the City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department, local tots can start their educational journey this summer with classes aimed at prepping 3- to 5-year-olds for the big leagues: kindergarten.
For those looking to snag a spot for their kiddos, August 5 is the date to mark on your calendars — that's when residents can start to register. Non-residents have to wait a bit longer until August 12, clearly demonstrating that it pays off to live within the city limits, even if just for early dibs on childhood education programs.
The agenda for Tot Time is nothing if not comprehensive; blending academic basics with recreational fun, the program touts preparing young ones for the jump to academe with its state-licensed regimen. We're talking circle time, splashy arts and crafts, plus necessary social skill building — all part of the daily fun, or so the department believes.
Interested parents can choose between two convenient locations: Sierra Montana Recreation Center at 14861 N. Spring Ln. or Countryside Recreation Center at 15038 N. Parkview Pl. With the daily grind starting from 9:30 a.m. until the lunch hour bell signals freedom at 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Tot Time will keep the tots busy from September 3, 2024, to May 15, 2025.
But here's the kicker: space is as limited as a rare Pokémon card, so early registration is more than just a suggestion; it's your best bet. "Don’t miss out on this chance to enroll your child in a program that combines learning with laughter!" the city's site exclaims. Details for the registration process can be dug up on the Tot Time webpage or for the phone-averse, by dialing 623.222.2210 during the office hours of human interaction between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
