Preschool
Paddock Early Childhood Center’s emphasis for children from birth to age five is learning through structured, daily routines and developmentally appropriate, fun, play! Intentional lesson planning via child-led interests lay the foundation for educational experiences and preparation for their future academic career.
We offer a variety of preschool programs to meet your needs!
- No-cost, high-quality preschool for 4 year olds (must turn 4 prior to 12/1 of that school year): M-F, 9a-3:45p
- Full-day, tuition preschool for 3 & 4 year olds (must turn 3 prior to 12/1 of that school year): 2-5 days per week; 7am-5:30pm (Drop/Pick Up anytime within that timeframe).
- Morning-only preschool (must turn 3 prior to 12/1 of that school year): Mon/Tues, Wedn/Thurs, or Mon-Thurs from 9am-1pm
- Continuum of Preschool Special Education Services
Individualized Special Education Supports & Services across all preschool programs
Do you have concerns about your child's development? Please email kishiyamaj@milanareaschools.org.
In preschool, we expand on learning through play via our HighScope Curriculum, which emphasizes child-initiated learning at their unique developmental level. This curriculum is fully aligned with Michigan's Early Childhood Standards for Learning.
The HighScope Curriculum content areas and key developmental indicators (KDIs) are guideposts defining both our beliefs about how children develop and the actions we must take to support that development. HighScope’s eight curriculum content areas are:
- Approaches to Learning
- Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development and Health
- Language, Literacy, and Communication
- Mathematics
- Creative Arts
- Science and Technology
- Social Studies
PECC has eight preschool classrooms: Salamanders, Bluegills, Tree Frogs, Seahorses, Sea Turtles, Sea Otters, Sea Lions & Starfish!
Email earlychildhood@milanareaschools.org to inquire or see the "Important Links" tab to register or join our waitlist.
No-Cost, 4-Year Old Preschool
Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a state-funded preschool program that serves families with free early childhood education for children who turn 4 prior to 12/1 of the school year, with no income-cap (pending available space). Availability of the program is contingent on funding by the Michigan legislature and the Michigan Department of Education. If you think your child might qualify, complete the form at helpmegrowwashtenaw.org or call 734-439-5159 for more information.
