Programs
With a small class size (maximum of 10 children), your child will continue to grow and thrive in every area — developing language, thinking skills, and confidence every day.
Note:
Meets at Discovery Cottage, 1158 W Harrison Blvd. Valparaiso
Class meets Mondays/Wednesdays OR Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm.
Find our parent information packet and class specific information on the right side of our Valpo Parks Discovery Cottage webpage.
To be eligible for a refund, cancellations must be requested a minimum of seven (7) days before the published registration deadline.
Cancellations within seven (7) days of the published registration deadline will not be refunded.
Refunds will be distributed back to the participant through a check in the mail. This process takes 4 – 6 weeks.
A $15.00 service charge for processing all cancellations will apply unless the Valpo Parks and Recreation Department cancels a program due to low enrollment.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Preschool |
| Program Subcategory | Caterpillars |
| Program Code | C13-26 |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 4/1/2026 8:30 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 11/23/2026 |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 2 years 6 months Enforced - As of date 12/1/2026 |
| Maximum | 3 years 6 months Enforced - As of date 12/17/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only |
-None-
|
$80.00 |
| Non-Resident | NonResident Only |
-None-
|
$96.00 |
| Add On Fee | Residency Restriction | Amount |
|---|
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM | Discovery Cottage |
| 12/02/2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Discovery Cottage |
