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.

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

Kindergarten Round-up Choices

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. 

 

Calendar
Last Month Previous October 2024 Next Next Month
S M T W T F S
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    

https://www.ycschools.us/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 2024 - 2025 School Year

Ford STEAM ELC Applications Link

Ford Facebook Page

Ford image

Have you heard? Free Quality Preschool

Great Start Readiness Program - Michigan's Nationally Recognized Pre-K Program

University of Michigan Engineering STEM Activities

Two University of Michigan STEM Activities 

Join University of Michigan engineering students on Sunday, October 27, 2024, for a free, fun, hands-on module where students will get to design and build their own structures and then test them on an earthquake simulator to see if they survive. We welcome all interested students from 3rd to 5th grade!

Link to Mindset 2 Earthquakes Activity

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Join University of Michigan engineering students on Sunday, November 17, 2024, for a free, fun, hands on module where students will get to program their own sphero ball. We welcome all interested students from 3rd to 5th grade!

Link to Mindset 3 Programming Sphero Balls Activity

Discover Scouting

Pack 283 Join Scouting Night

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7-8pm

Estabrook Elementary School Caféteria, 1555 W. Cross St, Ypsilanti

Our Pack is open to boys and girls in grades kindergarten–5th grades.

See attached flyer for more information.

Ford STEAM Early Learning Center

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

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

 

Chartwells - Eat. Learn. Live.

Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024


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.