Early Childhood Center Questions

We offer two-and-three half day programs for three-year-olds. Four and five-year-olds may enroll in two, three or four day half day programs. We also offer a full day full year program available to 3, 4 and 5 years olds as well as our Great Start to Readiness program available to those who qualify.

Our lead teachers hold Michigan teaching certification with early childhood degrees and training. They undergo many hours of professional development each year to stay up to date with early childhood development.

Our classes vary from a 1:7 to a 1:8 ratio depending on the age group. Each classroom always has a teacher and an aide.

Yes. All of our staff is certified in order to keep our students safe.

We have an open door policy at the preschool. Many of the teachers have a parent volunteer list that you can sign so they can have you help when you are needed most. The teachers are also open to any special hobbies/topics that you would like to share with the students.

Chelsea School District's First Steps program is offered for infants and toddlers through age 6. Please contact Lisa Nickel at (734) 433-2208 x 6083 for more information.

Preschool registration will generally open the first week of March.  Registration is an online process and can be found here.

Open house is held during the first week of March each year however, visitors are always welcome to stop by and see our preschool during school hours. If you would like to set up an appointment to view our facitily, please contact Sue Reynolds in the Community Education Office at (734)-433-2208 ext 6300.