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Ann Arbor Family Press winner- BEST Preschool in
Ann Arbor 2019!!! This is the perfect time to start looking for a preschool for your child. Contact us now for a private tour before Fall 2020 classes fill up. OR join us for our Open House February 1st from 10 am-12 pm Bring the whole family, see our school and meet the teachers. |
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Winter 2020 and Fall 2020
Preschool
We offer a 3 year old and a 4 year old classroom 5 days a week.
Choose what fits best for your child and family.
We do have some available spots in our 3 and 4 yo classes for the remainder of 2019/2020 school year.
Call us today!
734-973-7722
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What is the early Learning Center?
The Early Learning Center was incorporated in January 1975, for the purpose of providing a unique preschool program for children in the Washtenaw County area. We are a traditional half-day preschool program that serves children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. We have the Caterpillar class that is for children 2 1/2 to 3 years of age, and the Butterfly class is for children ages 4 to 5.
Our preschool is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is operated by a Board of Trustees consisting of parents of present or former students. We are licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by the National Association for the Education Young Children (NAEYC) .
Our preschool is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is operated by a Board of Trustees consisting of parents of present or former students. We are licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by the National Association for the Education Young Children (NAEYC) .
Our Mission
The Early Learning Center provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschool-aged children of all cultural backgrounds and abilities. We believe that learning takes place primarily through exploratory play. We offer a variety of both directed and non-directed activities to encourage children to develop a strong sense of curiosity, self-esteem, and independence.
Our Philosophy
The preschool program at the Early Learning Center reflects the belief that learning takes place primarily through exploratory play activities. It is our belief that a good preschool program offers both teacher-directed activities and child-directed activities. Teacher-directed activities allow us to interact, direct and engage with your child. Child-directed activities encourage your child to plan and think about what they are doing. Because our staff also believes that children are happiest and most productive when given order and limits, but with the freedom for individual expression, the daily schedule alternates structured group activities with periods when the children are encouraged to select their own activities and playmates.
Who may attend the early Learning Center ?
There are three requirements for enrollment. Your child must:
1. Be the age of two years and six months by September 1st.
2. Be mostly toilet trained.
3. Have the clearance of a licensed physician.
*Children with special needs are eligible for enrollment. See the director for details. No child will be refused admission on the basis of race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin.
1. Be the age of two years and six months by September 1st.
2. Be mostly toilet trained.
3. Have the clearance of a licensed physician.
*Children with special needs are eligible for enrollment. See the director for details. No child will be refused admission on the basis of race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin.
Available classes
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Caterpillar Class (2.5 - 3 yrs.)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am or Tuesday and Thursday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am or Monday-Friday AM Class 8:45-11:45 am |
Butterfly Class (4 - 5 yrs.)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am or Tuesday and Thursday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am or Monday-Friday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am |
Optional Daily Extensions
Early Bird Extension (offered in each classroom): 8:15 am -8:45 am
Lunch Bunch (eat lunch together) 11:45 am -12:30 pm
***Extend your child's day, and let them enjoy eating with their peers.
Looking for more?
*Want your child to experience a full day (8:45 am - 3:15 pm) at ELC?
*Is your child excited about other specific interests?
*Need a enriching and fun environment for your child in the afternoon?
Try one of our 4 wonderful extensions....
Pizza Play Shop
Lunch and Afternoon Play Shop is a treat for students and parents! PizzaPlay Shop is a fun-filled afternoon offered to all students once a month. Sign-up is available on a first come/ first serve basis. Children are provided a pizza lunch,
veggies/fruit and a drink. In addition to lunch, the afternoon includes an art experience, story time and indoor
and outdoor play time. All ELC children are eligible to attend, regardless of their regular attendance days.
The program is supervised by ELC staff members.
Fun With Science
Come join us for some science experiment fun! This afternoon enrichment class will offer children time
for play, discovery, and exploration. The children will learn through making predictions, observations,
comparisons, cause and effect, asking questions and testing ideas!
The program is supervised by ELC staff members.
Topics Include: Magnets, Ice and Snow, Bubbles, Air and much more.
A new topic each week
Cooking Class
Cooking is Fun, Messy, and Delicious! Join us for an afternoon of cooking, playing and learning together!
Cooking Class is offered once a month to all ELC students. Cooking offers many learning opportunities for
young children including making choices, literacy experiences (reading a picture based recipe), math skills
(measuring, comparing, etc), fine motor (stirring, chopping, mixing) and science.
The program is supervised by ELC staff members.
Each Class Will Include:
- Story
- Cooking and tasting what we’ve made
- Sample to take home and share
- Recipe
- Playtime! –indoor and out (weather dependent)
STORY THEATER
Story theater class will be offered once a month to all our ELC students. Children will hear an engaging story or
fairytale and will develop and expand on their love for stories and build their language and literacy skills.
Stories will be expanded through role-playing, fantasy play and re-telling of the story in a variety of ways.
Opportunities will be available for children to grow their language through new vocabulary, listening,
speaking, rhyming and participating in cooperative play.
The program is supervised by ELC staff members.
Stories include: The Gingerbread man, Stone Soup, Bark George and many more.
A new book or author to study each week.
After school extensions run Tue. and Wed.
Pick up for all after school extensions is 3:15 and the cost is $35.
The Early Learning Center follows the Ann Arbor Public Schools School Calendar.
See our 2019-2020 Early Learning Center Calendar Below.
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