Kindergarten Choices: Enroll Now!
Kindergarten Round-up Choices
Kindergarten is an important milestone in a child's life, and as a parent, you want to make sure that your child receives the best education possible. There are many different options available for parents at Ypsilanti Community schools when it comes to registering their child for kindergarten.
To learn more about our programs attend one of our Kindergarten Round-up sessions.
Please see the left-hand column for more information about our Kindergarten guidelines.
Attend an In-Person Kindergarten Round-up (Click on individual schools below for times)
Session 5: August 15, 2024 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm &
2:00—4:00 pm
Kindergarten School Choices and Information
Ford Early Learning Center
Ford Early Learning Center
2440 Clark Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734-221-1800
Principal: Daniel Young
Parents must enroll for Ford STEAM ELC.
Link to Ford ELC Kindergarten Enrollment Application
Ford ELC offers Pre-kindergarten through 1st grade is committed to providing high-quality instruct Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics will be integrated into traditional academic subjects with practical, hands-on learning experiences. Students who are enrolled during the 2023-2024 school year will be automatically accepted into 2024-2025 school year once this application has been submitted.
Programs for the Fall 2024-2025
- Young Fives (5 years old by December 1st
- Kindergarten (5 years old by September 1st
- Kindergarten Spanish Immersion (5 years old by September 1st)
- Grade 1
- Grade 1 Spanish Immersion
Link to YCS Spanish Immersion Program (PDF)
Link to Ford ELC Kindergarten Round-up Flyer (PDF)
READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION: Applicants will be notified of acceptance to the program. Please make sure your contact information recorded is correct and current. Once you are notified of acceptance, we will inform you of the next steps to complete enrollment. Students new to YCS must also complete the New Student Registration application (through Registration Gateway): https://rg.ycschools.us/login
Parents must enroll through this link for Ford ELC.
Attend an In-Person Kindergarten Round-up
- Session 1: February 22, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 2: March 20 & 21, 2024 at 1:00—6:00 pm
- Session 3: April 25, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 4: May 30, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 5: August 15, 2024 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm & 2:00—4:00 pm
What to Bring?
Birth certificate, Immunization records, Proof of Residency, Parent ID, Your child.
Michigan law requires students to be five years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Students who will turn five years old between September 1st and November 30th may be considered for enrollment in either Kindergarten or the Young 5 kindergarten by completing a kindergarten and Young 5 Kindergarten Waiver.
For more information about Ford STEAM Early Learning Center go to the School Profiles page.
Link to Ford ELC Kindergarten Enrollment Application
Link to Ford ELC Kindergarten Round-up Flyer (PDF)
Link to YCS Spanish Immersion Program (PDF)
Perry Early Learning Center
Perry Early Learning Center
550 Perry Street
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
734-221-1700
Principal, Brian Dickerson
Link to Perry ELC Kindergarten Round-up Information Flyer (PDF)
Perry Early Learning Center believes that all children can learn and is committed to providing an innovative environment that maximizes the development of every child through school, family, and community partnerships. Perry Early Learning Center specializes in early childhood education by providing a high-quality learning experience to children ages 3-7.
Kindergarten Students
Perry ELC students must enroll with Registration Gateway for Kindergarten Registration.
Link to Register online: Registration Gateway
Attend an In-Person Kindergarten Round-up
- Session 1: February 22, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 2: March 20 & 21, 2024 at 1:00—6:00 pm
- Session 3: April 25, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 4: May 30, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 5: August 15, 2024 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm & 2:00—4:00 pm
What to Bring?
Birth certificate, Immunization records, Proof of Residency, Parent ID, Your child
Michigan law requires students to be five years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Students who will turn five years old between September 1st and November 30th may be considered for enrollment in either Kindergarten or the Young 5 kindergarten by completing a kindergarten and Young 5 Kindergarten Waiver.
For more information about Perry Early Learning Center go to the School Profiles page.
Link to Perry ELC Kindergarten Round-up Information Flyer (PDF)
Ypsilanti International Elementary School - YIES
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
YIES Kindergarten Students
503 Oak Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734-221-2401
Principal: Dr. Cassandra Sheriff
YIES Application for Kindergarten students will open April 1, 2024
Link to YIES Website for Admissions Process 2024-2025
Link to YIES 2024-25 Enrollment and Admissions (PDF)
Link to YIES Kindergarten Flyer
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The Kindergarten Open House will introduce parents/guardians to the IB PYP programme for elementary students.
Ypsilanti International Education School (YIES) is a K-5 International Baccalaureate Elementary School that believes in the process of inquiry-based learning in an experiential, hands-on environment. YIES’ integrated curriculum reaches across disciplines and age levels where students are motivated to achieve their highest potential and meet academic and social challenges with openness, and willingness to become productive citizens. To enroll in YIES, parents must complete an application.
Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the sessions. YIES is an application school. The 2024-25 K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2024. Students and parents can visit, learn about the program, and the application process.
To register for YIES Kindergarten students:
Complete YIES Kindergarten Application Form
Link to: YIES Website for Admissions Process 2024-25
Attend an In-Person Kindergarten Round-up.
- Session 1: February 22, 2024 at 4:45—5:45 pm
- Session 2: March 20 & 21, 2024 at 4:45—5:45 pm
- Session 3: April 25, 2024 at 4:45—5:45 pm
- Session 4: May 30, 2024 at 4:45—5:45 pm
Kindergarten Screening by Appointment Only
August 15, 2024 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm & 2:00—4:00 pm
Michigan law requires students to be five years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Students who will turn five years old between September 1st and November 30th may be considered for enrollment in either Kindergarten or the Young 5 kindergarten by completing a kindergarten and Young 5 Kindergarten Waiver.
YIES Application for Kindergarten students will open April 1, 2024
For more information about YIES go to the School Profiles page.
Link to YIES Website for Admissions Process 2024-2025
Link to YIES 2024-25 Enrollment and Admissions (PDF)
Link to YIES Kindergarten Flyer
Ypsilanti Connected Community School - YC2 - Online
Ypsilanti Connected Community School
Online Instruction
Principal, Kier Ingraham
YPSI Connected Community (YC²) is an online K-8 school that provides a challenging, inquiry-based virtual learning environment to cultivate responsible, active citizens who are connected to their real-world community project-based learn.
Link to YC2 Kindergarten Round-up Flyer (PDF)
Link to YC2 Brochure (PDF)
YC2 Kindergarten students must enroll with Registration Gateway for Kindergarten Registration.
Link to Register online: Registration Gateway
Attend an In-Person Kindergarten Round-up
Scheduled Kindergarten Meetings:
- Session 1: February 22, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 2: March 20 & 21, 2024 at 1:00—6:00 pm
- Session 3: April 25, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 4: May 30, 2024 at 3:45—4:45 pm
- Session 5: August 15, 2024 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm & 2:00—4:00 pm
What to Bring?
Birth certificate, Immunization records, Proof of Residency, Parent ID, Your child.
Michigan law requires students to be five years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Students who will turn five years old between September 1st and November 30th may be considered for enrollment in either Kindergarten or the Young 5 kindergarten by completing a kindergarten and Young 5 Kindergarten Waiver.
Link to YC2 Kindergarten Round-up Flyer (PDF)
Link to YC2 Brochure (PDF)
Our Values
An unwavering belief in relationships
We believe a nurturing positive relationship with the child and parent are essential to accelerate learning and joy (cultivating the genius in each scholar).
All stakeholders are critical in the education process
We see parents as a valuable asset to their child’s education. We intentional seek out community partnerships to provide learning experiences for our students.
Learning happens everywhere
We believe the home and community are the first learning environments of a student. Learning can take place wherever the brain is engaged.
Passion, curiosity, and inquiry
We are student focused and will cultivate critical thinking skills to support their passions and curiosities.
Beatty Early Learning Center - Preschool only
Great Start Readiness Preschool(GSRP) and Headstart
Preschool registration started TODAY!!!
Have you heard?! We're offering FREE quality preschool for 3 & 4 year-olds!
See if you qualify:
Welcome to Washtenaw County Quality Preschool Partnership
Are you looking for free high quality preschool within Washtenaw County for a child who is 3 to 5 years old and wondering if you qualify? Please fill out our interest form below or call 1(800) 777 - 2861 to determine if your child is eligible to attend a FREE Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) or Head Start preschool program in Washtenaw County. For more information on available local programs and eligibility criteria, click on
About Us. Any family wishing to apply for GSRP or Head Start in Washtenaw County must complete this interest form.
YCS Spanish Immersion Programs: Application and Information - Preschool - Kindergarten - 1st grade - 2nd grade - 3rd grrade
YCS is Offering Kindergarten and three classrooms: Preschool, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and a new 3rd grade English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
This program is open to in-district and school of choice students.
Link to Spanish Immersion program information
Link to Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Round-up at Ford - information
YCS ofrece jardín de infantes y dos aulas nuevas: un nuevo preescolar, 1er grado y un nuevo programa de inmersión bilingüe en inglés y español para 2do grado Este programa está abierto a estudiantes del distrito y de la escuela de su elección.
Este programa está abierto a estudiantes del distrito y de la escuela de su elección.
YCS English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Ford Early Learning Center and Estabrook Elementary.
Programa de Inmersión Dual en Inglés y Español de YCS en Ford Early Learning Center.
Link to Spanish Immersion program information
Link to Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Round-up at Ford - information
YCS Preschool and Kindergarten Age Eligibility Guidelines 2024-2025
YCS Preschool and Kindergarten Age Eligibility Guidelines
2024-2025 School Year
Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Schools Preschool and Kindergarten Programs. We look forward to getting to know you and your family. The information below will assist you in the registration process.
Preschool
Eligibility: Age 3 by December 1st, 2024
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2020 through 11/30/2021
Eligibility: Age 4 by December 1st, 2024
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2019 through 11/30/2020
Link to Preschool Interest Form
Our preschool program focuses on the social, emotional and academic needs of the Three and Four-year-old child. Our teaching staff provides developmentally appropriate activities in Math, Science, Reading and Writing. Your child will learn Kindergarten Readiness skills and help build a solid foundation for success in his/her educational journey.
Young Fives
Young Fives is a two-year program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1 and December 1st.
· DOB Eligibility: 6/1/2019 through 12/1/2019
The program provides a strong foundation for future success in all areas of learning. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples. Upon completion of the two-year program, children enter first grade.
Students who turn 5 after August 31st should enroll in the preschool program.
Kindergarten
Eligibility: According to Michigan Compiled Law under MCL 380.1147 and 388.1606 enrollment age for incoming kindergarten students are as follows:
· Students must turn 5 by September 1, 2024.
· DOB Eligibility: 12/1/2018 through 9/1/2019
Exceptions Provided for Kindergarten Enrollment Age
If a child is not 5 years of age by September 1st, but will be 5 not later than December 1st. Kindergarten Waiver Request form must be submitted prior to beginning school.
A school district that receives this written notification may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian that the child is not ready to enroll in kindergarten due to the child's age or other factors. The school will work with the parent/guardian to make the best placement decision for your child.
