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.





Spread the Word: YCS Kindergarten Roundup Time!
It's that time of the year! YCS Kindergarten Roundup is coming up for Ford and Perry! Please see the attached flyer for details on how to get your kindergartner registered!
Ford ELC and Perry ELC
April 14, May 19, and August 18, 2022, by appointments: - IN-PERSON Appointments
YIES - Preschool - YC2 School - Preschool Spanish & English Language Immersion Program at Ford ELC Information included
Feel free to share!
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Upcoming Ford Events
June 2022
6/8-Award Ceremonies (in classrooms)
6/9-Half day (dismissal at 10:45am)
6/9-Drive thru celebration at 1pm
6/10-Half day/Last day of school (dismissal at 10:45am)
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 Newsletter for Mayl.
Encuentre el boletín para padres de mayo adjunto a este correo electrónico.
21-22 Ford ELC Parent News 5-2-22 (1).pdf
Español 21-22 Ford ELC Parent News 5-2-22.pdf
YCS is Offering a NEW Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
We are now enrolling students in our New Expanded Spanish Immersion Program -
Our new expanded Spanish Programs at Ford Early Learning Center: Kindergarten students and now Preschool and First Grade students also.
Dual Language Immersion is a program where fluent English speakers and fluent Spanish speakers are enrolled in the same classroom with the goal of developing high levels of language proficiency and academic competence in two languages.
Ford Virtual Tour!
Please follow this link to take a virtual tour of Ford Early Learning Center.
Fall 2021 Registration Links
New Students link: Link to online registraton
Returning Students link: Link to student information update
Kindergarten Round-up Appointment Link: Link to Form
Preschool Student Link: Link to Preschool Information
Learning During School CLOSURE
Please visit the Ford Family News page to access links for furthering your child's learning during this time at home.
Parent Involvement Plan
Ford ELC parent involvement plan

Ford Early Learning Center

Grade Levels
Preschool - Kindergarten - 1st Grade
School Hours
Kindergarten & 1st Full Day
Early Childhood Special Education
Full Day
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Half Day
7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Preschool
Full Day
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Half Day
7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m
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.