Programs and Services
The Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center hosts and offers a variety of programs and services. If you have additional questions about any of the information below, please contact us.
- Full Day Preschool
- Partial-Day Preschool
- Great Start Readiness Program
- First Steps - Washtenaw
- Afterschool Care
Full Day Preschool
This is a Pre-Kindergarten program with a mixed-age group of children 3-4 years old. The program and contracts run from August through August Monday to Friday. We have a graduation activity in May for our children going to Young 5’s or Kindergarten in the fall. The program includes a morning and afternoon snack, lunch and rest time.
Enrollment priority for 5-day M-F schedule registrations. Partial week registration requests may be considered if they coordinate to fill a 5-day slot if space is available.
*Children must be 3 years old to register and toilet trained.
2024-25 TUITION AMOUNTS
Monthly Tuition Rates for Full-day classes
Initial payment: $50 registration per child
M-F 5 Days per Week: $1331
M,W,F 3 Days per Week: $916
T,TH 2 Days per Week: $611
[*25/26 Tuition Rates, Schedule, & Calendar Coming Soon]
In addition, a $50 down payment will be assessed at the approval of the contract. This down payment will be applied to your first invoice. Any additional fees are included in the amounts listed above.
To register for the program, please use the link below to access our online registration system, Eleyo, where you can create your account and begin registration:
Partial-Day Preschool
This is a Pre-Kindergarten program with a mixed age group of children that are 3 - 4 years old. We offer a Monday-Thursday morning class that runs 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. as well as a Tuesday/Thursday afternoon class that runs 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a co-taught class with our Early Childhood Special Education staff. The partial day program runs September to mid May culminating in graduation for all of our children going to Young 5’s or kindergarten in the fall.
2024-25 TUITION AMOUNTS
Initial payment: $50 registration per child
4 Day program: yearly, $3,573 OR 9 payments $397
2 Days program: yearly $1,791 OR 9 payments $199
To register for the program, please use the link below to access our online registration system, Eleyo, where you can create your account and begin registration:
Great Start Readiness Program
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) can provide scholarships for four-year-old students who meet the requirements. Children who are eligible for the GSRP must be four by September 1 of the year they enroll. A minimum of two eligibility factors must be met to qualify for this program. The program meets four days per week from 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. and includes breakfast, lunch, snack and rest time. The program also offers parental support, resources, and home visits. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to participate in classroom activities.
First Steps - Washtenaw
First Steps Washtenaw is an early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education accessible to all families and includes the following components in an 8-week session:
- 60 minute playgroups led by Parent Educator
- Ongoing special events and parent group meetings
- Developmental screening focused on normal child development
- Community resource network
Recognizing that all families can benefit from support, First Steps families come in all configurations, from all socio-economic levels, and from rural, urban and suburban communities. The program is adaptable to fit community needs. It is a local program and family participation is voluntary. Washtenaw First Steps works with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child.
Program Goals
- Empower parents to give their children the best possible start in life.
- Provide children a solid foundation for school and life success.
- Increase parent knowledge of child development and appropriate ways to stimulate their children's intellectual, language, social, and physical development.
- Increase parent feelings of competence and confidence.
- Enhance parent-child interaction and strengthen family relationships.
- Prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Provide for early detection of developmental problems.
- Develop strong partnerships between parents and schools.
Core Values
- The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
- Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
- Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
- All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
Afterschool Care
Welcome to the Chelsea School District Afterschool Program. We provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment for Chelsea School District students attending Young Fives/Kindergarten through Fifth Grade after school and during non-school days.
Students are bussed from North Creek and South Meadows to the aftercare site at Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center. We provide an afternoon snack, free play time, games, crafts, and special monthly activities, and outdoor, and gym time.
Dates: M-F August -June School Year
Eligible Ages: Must be enrolled in CSD Y5/Kindergarten-5th Grade.
Fees & Schedule 24/25
Aftercare: 3-530pm $17.48 per day
Full Day (non-School Day): 8:00-5:00 pm $65.54 per day
½ Day (non-School Day): 11:15-5:00 pm $39.32 per day
Initial payment: $50 registration per child
Late pick-up fee: $1.00 per/minute
*Minimum Requirement: 2 days per week consistent schedule for enrollment. Enrollment is dependent upon staffing and space capacity.
Any changes to schedule changes require at least 30 days' notice and schedule change fees will apply.
In order to complete your contract request, use the link below. For additional questions or information about the program, please reach out to the office at the contact below.
Should you have any additional questions or want more information about this program, please contact us directly.