Early Childhood Center
Whitmore Lake ECC Family Resources
At the Early Childhood Center of Whitmore Lake Public Schools, we believe a huge component of a successful education is being informed! On this page, you'll find a variety of resources for you to stay current on happenings at ECC, educational tools for parents, and all the required forms and applications for each of our programs.
See what's on the horizon at the Early Childhood Center! Check our class schedule for the various ECC programs and see if there are any exciting events on our calendar.
Keep up with everything happening at the WL Early Childhood Center and avoid misplaced info by visiting PeachJar. Access important ECC flyers, event information, after school programs, lunch menus, schedules, notes from the Principal, and more, in one easy place. Click below to view flyers and sign-up for programs online!
Our Program Handbook details our policies and procedures at the WLPS Early Childhood Center regarding attendance, health and safety, parent involvement and communication, classroom activities, and more.
Washtenaw ISD Help Me Grow Parent Resources
A Message from Our Director,
Sue Wanamaker
Dear Families and Community Members,
Welcome to Whitmore Lake Public Schools (WLPS) Early Childhood Center (ECC) where it's a fun place to grow and learn for children and a great way for adults to meet other families and be involved in their child’s education!
At the ECC we serve children ages 3 & 4 years old, by December 1st, in no-cost full-day programs and tuition-based full and half-day programs, as well as offering before & after school care.
All programs are licensed by the State of Michigan Office of Early Education Child Care Licensing, except for the ECSE federally funded program, which follows all federal and State requirements. Additionally, all programs follow WLPS and grant program policies and procedures, including background checks, health and safety requirements, child supervision, staff development, and individual instructional programming.
Here at the ECC, we offer all of our programs and services at the elementary school. All programs provide developmentally appropriate activities, a safe and healthy learning environment, a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces for children to learn and grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally. Self-help skills, getting along with others, developing fine and gross motor skills, and following directions are all part of the school readiness skills children will learn as they grow with us.
We also offer the following:
- Parent resources, educational workshops and meetings, and informational materials.
- Seamless transitions to kindergarten and/or Young Fives.
- Early childhood speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist located on-site to meet the individual needs of children with IEP’s.
- School social worker available on site.
- Ongoing child assessment tools to build on your child's strengths. These include the Ages and Stages developmental screening tool, the DECA social emotional screening tool, and the High Scope COR assessment tool.
- Safe outdoor playground with a variety of play equipment to develop children's gross motor and social skills.
- Indoor areas are available daily to develop those gross motor skills through climbing, riding bikes, playing ball, and a variety of materials to spin, crawl, and jump.
- Special programs, events, and fun days are scheduled throughout the school year in the classroom and for families in the evening.
- Developmentally appropriate field trips by bus and walking.
- Home/school connection monthly parent meetings to connect and learn about a variety of topics.
- Weekly school library visits to read, learn, and check out books.
- Connection with the elementary school PTO.
- Involvement in elementary school events and activities.
- And much, much more!
We hope you will join us as we continue to provide high-quality programs for young children.
Please call or email to schedule a tour today!
Sincerely,
Sue Wanamaker
Director of Early Childhood & Kids Club
sue.wanamaker@wlps.net
734-449-2051 ext. 1524
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