Schools in Ypsilanti, MI

“A well run center with caring staff and a wonderful focus on outdoor play. The fenced yard surrounding the center is practically a small park - multiple playgrounds, sprinklers, natural areas - and each classroom has a door that exits into it. The kids spend a good part of the morning and afternoon outside. In the classroom, the kids spend time doing art, sensory play, story time, dance parties. My daughter loved her teacher (Ms. Karima) - she was calm, patient, and caring.”

“Our daughter just joined the preschool program at YIES two months ago, and it has been a great fit. We are amazed by how well her teacher already knows her and carefully thinks about what she needs to develop & grow. She seems to be learning so much - how to play well with other kids, Spanish, songs and dance. The other day she even came home and started drawing full portraits of her classmates - circle heads, with facial expressions, eyelashes, hair, clothes, and feet (she was just doing scribbles a week prior!). She has also been trying to write letters. I think she is really benefiting from being in a preschool surrounded by so many professionally-trained, mature educators.”

“Provides high quality early care and education service to children three and four years of age in center-based, full-day/part-day, part-year programs.Children who attend a high-quality program in the year or two before kindergarten are better prepared for school academically, socially, and emotionally.Preschool has 3 early childhood locations in Ypsilanti: Beatty ELC, Ford ELC, and Perry ELC.Preschool provides a comprehensive preschool experience to children, including children with special needs, to creatively challenge and develop their competency skills.The center-based preschool program utilizes a curriculum, which includes individualization and emphasizes the use of positive guidance.Preschool has an excellent School Readiness and Transition program from Preschool to Kindergarten.Nutritious meals, snacks, and transportation provided.Preschool offers State of Michigan (GSRP) and federally (Head Start) funded preschool services FREE for families who qualify. Go to Link to Washtenaw Preschool information. to fill out an interest survey.”

“Staff is wonderful but facilities are a bit outdated.It's free for EMU students.It'd be nice to have a gender neutral dressing room or bathrooms available.”