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.


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

Upcoming Events

  • 16 Apr.
    • Preschool Monthly Dance 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM
      Preschool Monthly Dance
      Date: Apr 16
      Time: 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM
      Calendar: Ford STEAM ELC
    • Kindergarten Monthly Dance 2:00 PM to 2:20 PM
      Kindergarten Monthly Dance
      Date: Apr 16
      Time: 2:00 PM to 2:20 PM
      Calendar: Ford STEAM ELC
    • 1st Grade Monthly Dance 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM
      1st Grade Monthly Dance
      Date: Apr 16
      Time: 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM
      Calendar: Ford STEAM ELC
  • 22 Apr.
    • Earth Day 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
      Earth Day
      Date: Apr 22
      Time: 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
      Calendar: Ford STEAM ELC
  • 23 Apr.
    • Kindergarten Registration Open House / Ford and Perry
      Date: Apr 23
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: At Ford and Perry Schools
      Calendar: District Calendar

      πŸ“… Open House Dates & Times for Ford and Perry

      Thursday, April 23, 2026
      πŸ•“ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

      In Person

    • Kindergarten Registration Open House / Puentes, YC2, & YIES
      Date: Apr 23
      Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: At Puentes, YC2, and YIeS Schools
      Calendar: District Calendar

      πŸ“… Open House Dates & Times for Ford and Perry

      Thursday, April 23, 2026
      πŸ•“ 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.

      In Person

  • 27 Apr.
  • 8 May.
    • Career Day 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Career Day
      Date: May 8
      Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Calendar: Ford STEAM ELC
  • 14 May.
    • Ford STEAM Night 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Ford STEAM Night
      Date: May 14
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: 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

YCS Breakfast Flyer

Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024

Food Gathering

food gathering

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

Ford STEAM Early Learning Center

2440 Clark Road Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-1800 Fax: 734-221-1803
Daniel Young
Principal


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YCS is β€” Academically strong and committed to transforming in ways that help students thrive.
YCS is β€” The choice for a trusted, reliable, and socially just district.
YCS is β€” A sense of connection for families and students in a district where each and everyone is valued and belongs.
YCS is β€” 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.