Early Childhood Centers:

REASONS FOR CHOOSING YOUR FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS:

Excellent research based curriculum that meshes with kindergarten curriculum provides structure for teaching and learning
Credentialed Teachers and trained paraprofessionals (Research indicates children learn better when staff are better educated)
Positive Behavior Support and Second Step to teach children how to behave appropriately
Staff uses the Michigan Literacy Progress Profile to develop children's literacy skills
CPR and First Aid trained staff always available at each site
Free programs for those who qualify (Head Start, APEX and Special Education)
Parent Teacher Groups available in each building
Special building events offered - Beach Day, Outdoor Day, Fun Fair, Purple Parade, Pajama Parties, etc.
Media, Science and Gym facilities tailored to small children's needs by on-site technicians
Building security and crisis management plans developed in conjunction with the local police and fire departments
Professionally cleaned facilities, disinfected daily
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits our two Centers
We are licensed by the State of Michigan
We know all children can learn and we have the expertise to teach them
We offer speech, social work and family support services
We have programs that are excellent for children
We follow the public school curriculum so the child will have continuity of education
Our staff are well-qualified, -certified, -credentialed, with on-going professional development
We have 30 years experience educating young children
We have the resources of the Farmington Public Schools behind us