Welcome to Ford STEAM Early Learning Center
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.
2440 Clark Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-1800
Fax: 734-221-1803
Upcoming Events
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6 Apr.
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No School Students/Staff - Teacher Comp. DayDate: Apr 6Calendar: District Calendar
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16 Apr.
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Preschool Monthly Dance 9:30 AM to 9:50 AMPreschool Monthly DanceDate: Apr 16Time: 9:30 AM to 9:50 AMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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Kindergarten Monthly Dance 2:00 PM to 2:20 PMKindergarten Monthly DanceDate: Apr 16Time: 2:00 PM to 2:20 PMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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1st Grade Monthly Dance 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM1st Grade Monthly DanceDate: Apr 16Time: 2:30 PM to 2:50 PMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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22 Apr.
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Earth Day 8:15 AM to 3:30 PMEarth DayDate: Apr 22Time: 8:15 AM to 3:30 PMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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23 Apr.
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Kindergarten Registration Open House / Ford and Perry 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMKindergarten Registration Open House / Ford and PerryDate: Apr 23Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: At Ford and Perry SchoolsCalendar: District Calendar
📅 Open House Dates & Times for Ford and Perry
Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.In Person
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Kindergarten Registration Open House / Puentes, YC2, & YIES 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMKindergarten Registration Open House / Puentes, YC2, & YIESDate: Apr 23Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: At Puentes, YC2, and YIeS SchoolsCalendar: District Calendar
📅 Open House Dates & Times for Ford and Perry
Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕓 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.In Person
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27 Apr.
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Principal and Parents Coffee 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMPrincipal and Parents CoffeeDate: Apr 27Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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8 May.
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Career Day 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMCareer DayDate: May 8Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Ford STEAM ELC
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Join Us For Breakfast
Guaranteeing that students receive nutritious meals is an essential part of fostering education and overall well-being.
YCS is happy to provide breakfast to all students!
- High School: 7:30 - 8:30
- Middle School: 7:10 - 7:45
- ACCE: 7:45 - 8:15
- WIMA/WIHI: 7:20-8:40
- Perry ELC: 8:20 - 9:00
- Ford ELC: 8:45 - 9:15
- Beatty ELC: 8:45 - 9:15
- Holmes Elementary: 9:00 - 9:30
- Erickson & YIES: 9:15 - 9:45
- Estabrook Elementary: 9:20 - 10:00
- Purentes: 8:05 - 8:35
Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024
Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Schools Kindergarten Registration
Ypsilanti Community Schools is excited to welcome families to our 2026–27 Kindergarten Registration Open Houses! These sessions are designed to help parents and caregivers learn more about our kindergarten programs, meet staff, ask questions, and complete the registration process with confidence.
Families may attend any one session—all sessions offer the same information.
YCS has five Kindergarten school programs - Kindergarten Registration and Eligibility flyers for each school.
- Ford STEAM Early Learning Center (PreK-1)
- Perry Early Learning Center (PreK-1)
- Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School (K-4th) | Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School (K-4th - Spanish)
- Ypsilanti International Elementary School (K-5th)
- Ypsilanti Connected Community School (K-8th)
For Dates and Times, click on Read More
College & Career Days
Wear your favorite college gear or dress in career gear starting Tuesday October 7th until the end of the year.
Ford STEAM Early Learning Center
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 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.
