Early Childhood Education — Greater Midland

Early Childhood Education Locations

Community Center
Coleman Family Center
North Family Center
Before & After School Care

Parent Resources

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Early childhood education

Our licensed and Enhancing Quality - Validated Early Childhood Education program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages every child to develop meaningful connections and to grow and learn through play and exploration.

Community center

  • Hours: M-F 7am-6pm

  • Serving ages 6 weeks - 12 years

  • GSRP Classrooms

  • DHHS assistance accepted

  • Sliding fee financial assistance (as funding allows)

  • 19 day minimum enrollment

  • Before & After School care available for grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade at Central Park, Woodcrest, Adams, Plymouth, Carpenter Pre-Primary, Siebert and Chestnut Hill elementary schools. See Before & After School Program tab for details.

  • Variety of amenities for gross motor skills including; swimming, little gym, outdoor play.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

or reach out to us at (989) 923 - 4622

coleman family center

  • Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm

  • Preschool ONLY hours: M-Th

    • Shooting Stars 3’s:
      1/2 Day 8:15am-11:30am
      Full Day 8:15am-3:15pm

    • Tiny Comet 3’s: 8am - 3pm

    • Tiny Comet 4’s: 8am - 3pm

    • GSRP (Great Start Readiness Preschool): 8:15am - 3:15pm

    • GSRP 4’s preschool: 8:15am-3:15pm

  • Serving ages 6 weeks - Kindergarten Readiness

  • GSRP Classrooms

  • DHHS assistance accepted

  • Financial assistance available (as funding allows)

  • Before & After School care available for grades Kindergarten - 5th grade serving Coleman Elementary School. See Before & After School Program tab for details

For more information, please contact us at (989) 465-2079

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

north family center

  • Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm

  • Serving ages 6 weeks - kindergarten readiness

  • GSRP Classrooms

  • DHHS assistance accepted

  • Financial assistance available (as funding allows)

    For more information, please contact us at (989) 689-7770


preschool

 
 

Where your child loves learning!

Our preschool program is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages every child to grow and learn through play and exploration. Each age group has planned daily activities designed to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs ensuring that the children have fun and every child feels both safe and special.

Curriculum

Designed to cultivate necessary skills for a successful transition into Kindergarten with a strong focus on academic, social and emotional development. Students will gain confidence and independence as future readers through early literacy experiences.

Students will practice early math skills through tactile games and small group learning. Students will develop social and emotional maturity with a focus on clear and respectful communication, establishing daily routines and performing independent tasks.

Coleman Family Center

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Preschool
Monday - Thursday
Tiny Comet 3's: 8am - 3pm

Tiny Comet 4's: 8am - 3pm

GSRP: 8:15am - 3:15pm

(Great Start Readiness Preschool)

North Family Center

Preschool
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm


Before & After School

community center (Adams, Central Park, Chestnut Hill, Plymouth, Carpenter Pre-Primary, SIEBERT & woodcrest)

  • Yearly enrollment every spring

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 - 8:40 AM and 3:30 - 6:00 PM

  • Full day care on snow/inclement weather days, professional development days, and winter/spring breaks

  • Limited space available. Reserve your spot today!

For registration at Central Park, Chestnut Hill, or Plymouth, please contact Jessica at jacton@greatermidland.org

For registration at Siebert, Woodcrest, or Adams, please contact Melanie at mpesta@greatermidland.org

For registration at Carpenter Pre-Primary please contact Becca at bchauvette@greatermidland.org

SCHOOL SITE HANDBOOK

Carpenter Pre-Primary Handbook

Coleman family Center (coleman SCHOOLS)

  • Before & After School care for Coleman students of working parents ($9 each)

  • School-aged children kindergarten to 6th grade (children age out of school age program at 13)

  • Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 - 8 AM and 3:00 - 6 PM
    Wednesday early release day after school care: 2 - 6 PM