Welcome
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.
Kindergarten Round-up Choices
It's That Time Again! Kindergarten Round-up - ENROLL NOW!
Kindergarten Round-up Program Choices
Kindergarten is an important milestone in a child's life, and as a parent, you want to make sure that your child receives the best education possible. There are many different options available for parents at Ypsilanti Community Schools when it comes to registering their child for kindergarten. At kindergarten roundup, children experience excitement beginning their new school year with eagerness for school activities.
To learn more about our Kindergarten programs attend one of our Kindergarten Round-up sessions listed on our website and flyers.
Please click on link below for more information about Kindergarten Choices and Guidelines.
YCS Preschool and Kindergarten Age Eligibility Guidelines 2024-2025
YCS Preschool and Kindergarten Age Eligibility Guidelines
2024-2025 School Year
Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Schools Preschool and Kindergarten Programs. We look forward to getting to know you and your family. The information below will assist you in the registration process.
Preschool
Eligibility: Age 3 by December 1st, 2024
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2020 through 11/30/2021
Eligibility: Age 4 by December 1st, 2024
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2019 through 11/30/2020
Link to Preschool Interest Form
Our preschool program focuses on the social, emotional and academic needs of the Three and Four-year-old child. Our teaching staff provides developmentally appropriate activities in Math, Science, Reading and Writing. Your child will learn Kindergarten Readiness skills and help build a solid foundation for success in his/her educational journey.
Young Fives
Young Fives is a two-year program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1 and December 1st.
· DOB Eligibility: 6/1/2019 through 12/1/2019
The program provides a strong foundation for future success in all areas of learning. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples. Upon completion of the two-year program, children enter first grade.
Students who turn 5 after August 31st should enroll in the preschool program.
Kindergarten
Eligibility: According to Michigan Compiled Law under MCL 380.1147 and 388.1606 enrollment age for incoming kindergarten students are as follows:
· Students must turn 5 by September 1, 2024.
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2018 through 9/1/2019
Exceptions Provided for Kindergarten Enrollment Age
If a child is not 5 years of age by September 1st, but will be 5 not later than December 1st. Kindergarten Waiver Request form must be submitted prior to beginning school.
A school district that receives this written notification may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian that the child is not ready to enroll in kindergarten due to the child's age or other factors. The school will work with the parent/guardian to make the best placement decision for your child.
Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium Meetings
WEOC meeting notices are posted at: https://www.weoc.info
Unless noted all meetings will begin at 11:00 am at the WISD unless noted below:
Location:1819 S. Wagner Road Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Dates:
- Friday, September 15, 2023
- Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:30 pm (Special Meeting, EMU, 900 Oakwood Ave. Ypsilanti - EMU Student Center, Room 300)
- Friday, October 13, 2023
- Friday, November 17, 2023
- Friday, December 8, 2023
- Friday, January 12, 2024
- Friday, February 9, 2024
- Friday, March 15, 2024
- Friday, April 12, 2024
- Friday, May 10, 2024
- Friday, June 7, 2023
Click on link below for more information.
Ypsilanti 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!
Parent News
YCS English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
YCS English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
Programa de Inmersión Dual en Inglés y Español de YCS
Congratulations to Ford ELC - Loly Aristizabal, First Grade Dual Language Spanish Immersion Teacher
Imagine Español schools just completed a .500 season! Español classrooms across Imagine Nation worked extremely hard to average 3+ hours in the program this Fall - amazing work! The First Grade Dual Language Spanish Immersion at Ford ELC was named to the 2023 Imagine Español Hall of Fame.
- The Reading 1 - Aristizabal - 3(A-E) group of Ford Early Learning Center, Ypsilanti Community Schools, MI
Fall 2023 Registration Links
New Students link: Link to online registraton
Returning Students link: Link to student information update
Preschool Student Link: Link to Preschool Information
Parent Involvement Plan
Ford ELC Parent Involvement Plan
Ford ELC Right To Know Annual Title I Meeting
Ford Early Learning Center
Grade Levels
Preschool - Kindergarten - 1st Grade
School Hours
Kindergarten & 1st Full Day
Early Childhood Special Education
Full Day
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Half Day
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Preschool
Full Day
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Half Day
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m
Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024
Upcoming Events
Wednesday March 20th 1/2 Day - Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday March 21st 1/2 Day - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th-29th Spring Break-No School
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.