The Early Childhood Center Preschool and Daycare Center is licensed through the State of Michigan and star-rated through the Great Start to Quality Program. It is our philosophy that children be encouraged to learn and grow by providing a foundation of developmentally appropriate experiences where all children can succeed in a safe and nurturing environment. The ECC serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

While in our care, your children will develop skills in: Fine and Gross Motor, Cognitive, Social/Emotional, and Language.

2025 Tuition:

There is a $40 per child/$70 per family non-refundable annual registration fee due at the time of enrollment and every July afterward.

Preschool Sessions Available and Pricing

3 years old: M/W and/or T/TH 9:00 am-12:00 pm

2 Days Week - $155 Month

Daycare Pricing

Pre-K included with 3 Year Old

3 Year Old: Half Day $32/ Full Day $47 / Weekly $235

For more information about the Early Childhood Center options, please call Susan Stringer at 810-676-1115 or sstringer@ecsd.us.

Early Childhood Center Registration Form

Early Childhood Center Parent Handbook

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a state-funded, Michigan-accredited preschool program for four-year-olds. A child must be four years old by December 1st (priority is given to those who are four by September 1st) of the year in which they are enrolling.

During the school year, this licensed program offers full-day sessions, Monday through Thursday. Experienced instructors strengthen each child's kindergarten readiness skills by providing activities in a developmentally appropriate and literacy-rich environment. Located at the Early Learning Center. For more information about the Great Start Readiness Program, contact Chris Klecha at 810-676-1010 or cklecha@ecsd.us.

1. 2025-26 Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Application

2. Child Information Record (Required)

3. GSRP Countywide Website

The Early On services and Early Childhood Special Education Program are an early intervention with specialized services. Designed to provide qualified special needs children and their families with early learning opportunities in a nurturing environment to promote successful educational experiences for all children.  

Early On - a birth through three years of age service (playgroups, therapy) provided by an early intervention teacher and includes service providers for eligible areas of need. 

ECSE - a 3-5 years of age program is offered to children with special education or developmental needs. Our program is staffed with highly qualified Early Childhood teachers, professional support staff, and experienced paraprofessionals.  Children must meet eligibility criteria to receive services and/or attend the ECSE classroom. 

For more information regarding the Early On services/ Early Childhood Special Education Program, please contact Erika Chamberlin, Special Education Administrative Secretary at 810-676-1014 or echamberlin@ecsd.us.