Pre-K - Kindergarten - 1st
Ypsilanti Community Schools has four Pre-K and Kindergarten schools: Beatty, Ford, Perry and Ypsilanti International
Schools
BEATTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER |
FORD EARLY LEARNING CENTER |
PERRY EARLY LEARNING CENTER Grades: Pre-kindergarten through 1st grade Principal: Brian Dickerson Address: 550 Perry Street |
YPSILANTI YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) Program for Child Care Chapelle School Address: 111 South Wallace Boulevard |
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Enrollment Information
Immunization Waiver
Link to waiver
Link to waiver - Spanish Version
New Vaccine Waiver Rules
Link to New Vaccine Waiver Rules
Your child must be 5 Years old by September 1, 2018
Washtenaw Preschool Programs
Enrollment Information
Kindergarten Enrollment Information
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.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC has provided guidance for early childhood programs that can be accessed at: Link to program. This document includes guidance for child care programs to follow state and local immunization requirements and also discusses what to do if a case of measles occurs in your program.
CDC has provided sample materials and articles to share with parents in newsletters, web pages, or other publications.
- Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child [2 pages]
(Link to file.) - Easy-to-read vaccination schedules in English and Spanish
- Immunization Protects Us All – 1 page (Link to file.)
Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center (CDC)
Program for Child Care