Welcome

 YCS Mission Statement: In alignment with the mission of YCS, Ford’s purpose is to develop mindful, engaged students with the skill set, work ethic, and attitude to contribute to a community that honors diversity, equality, and justice.

YCS Vision: YCS is — Academically strong and committed to transforming in ways that help students thrive.
YCS is — The choice for a trusted, reliable, and socially just district.
YCS is — A sense of connection for families and students in a district where each and everyone is valued and belongs.
YCS is — Your consistently well-managed and organized school district.

Instructional Vision: Ford STEAM ELC is committed to delivering equitable, intentional, relevant, focused, and standards-aligned instruction that supports both the academic success and social-emotional growth of every student.

Cultural Vision: At Ford STEAM ELC, we foster respectful relationships, presume positive intent, and collaborate with our community to create an equitable, safe, and welcoming environment where every student, family, and staff member is valued.

Ford STEAM Early Learning Center 2440 Clark Road Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Phone: 734-221-1800 Fax: 734-221-1803

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https://ycschools-cdn.fxbrt.com/downloads/district_images/tn_virtual_tour.jpgYpsilanti Community Schools now has virtual tours of all district school buildings!  These tours will allow families to see what each building looks like and is a unique way of learning more about each school's educational programs!
Enjoy the virtual tour experience!

Ford ELC Virtual Tour

 

Apply now for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

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Ford STEAM Early Learning Center

2440 Clark Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-1800
Daniel Young
Principal
Yolandus Swanson
Administrative Assistant


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Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024



Join Us For Breakfast

Guaranteeing that students receive nutritious meals is an essential part of fostering education and overall well-being.

Wake Up to a great Breakfast Ypsilanti Community Schools is happy to provide breakfast to all students

Link to YCS Breakfast Flyer

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Upcoming Events

11/4 - No School (Professional Development Day)

11/6 - YDL Bookmobile 11am - 2pm

11/13 - Math Family Night 5:00pm - 6:30pm

11/20 - PreK Family Meeting @ 9am

11/20 - PreK-1 Monthly Dance

11/24 - Principal and Parent's Coffee Talk @ 9am

11/26 - No School - Teacher Comp Day11/27 - 11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break


Instructional Vision: Ford ELC is committed to providing high quality instruction that is equitable, intentional, relevant, focused, and standards-aligned to each student in our community ensuring the academic achievement and social emotional growth of every student. 

Cultural Vision: At Ford ELC, our staff believes in building respectful relationships, presuming positive intent, and ensuring an equitable, thriving and safe school atmosphere. Through collaboration between staff and our community we create a welcoming, transparent and respectful environment where every student, family and staff is accepted and valued.