Enroll now for Fall 2019 Preschool
We have a 3 year old and a 4 year old classroom 5 days a week.
Choose what fits best for your child and family.
Come visit us for a tour
734-973-7722
|
|
|
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
|
Caterpillar Class (2 1/2-3 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 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 We also offer a full day option for the Butterfly class. The full day option is from 8:45am-3:15pm on Wednesday only. It is a great option to get ready for full day Kindergarten.) or Tuesday and Thursday AM Class 8:45 am - 11:45 am Monday-Friday AM Class |
Optional Daily Extensions
Early Bird Extension (offered in each classroom): 8:15 am -8:45 am
Lunch Extensions (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 these wonderful extensions....
Pizza Play Shop
Lunch and Afternoon Play Shop is a treat for students and parents! Pizza Play Shop is a fun-filled afternoon offered to all students once a month. Children are provided a pizza lunch (sometimes we make our own), veggies/fruit and a drink. In addition to lunch, the afternoon includes an art experience, story time and indoor and outdoor play time.
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.
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
Children will listen to an engaging story or fairytale that will develop and expand their love
for stories and build their language and literacy skills. Stories will be expanded through role-playing,
fantasy play, art and re-telling 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.
TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD
(without leaving the classroom!)
Around the World and Back Again: A Cultural Enrichment Program for 3-5 year olds
We will take your children on an imaginary journey to explore exotic places and enrich their lives by learning about their world. Through science, cooking, literacy, art, drama and more we will explore together! We will "visit" a country, discover what they like to eat, prepare it with the children, then experience it's wonder through taste. We will read stories that originate in that land and perhaps retell that story with the children participating by acting it out. We will practice a few words from each country’s native language. We will create art and crafts from each country and learn through play and so much more! Each week will bring a new adventure. There is no limit to our imaginations! We are so excited about this new journey and hope that your children will be too!
The Early Learning Center follows the Ann Arbor Public Schools School Calendar.
See our 2018-2019 Early Learning Center Calendar Below.
| 2018-19_calendar.pdf |