Early Childhood Programs

It is our belief that children need two things to move through life in a happy and healthy way - a strong sense of self-worth and consistently supportive adults who will be role models.

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools offers a number of excellent early childhood programs tailored to suit both the needs of the parent and the child.

Great Start Readiness Program

A free preschool for four-year-olds whose families might not otherwise be able to send them to school. Families qualify by meeting specific criteria. Call (586) 783-6323 Ext. 1301 for more information. 

Head Start

A free preschool program for three and four year old children from low-income families. Call (586) 469-5215 for more information.

Tuition Classes

Classes designed for three and four year old children are held at Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center and the L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center. Families register in the spring for the following September for this tuition-based program. Call the Burdi Center at (586) 493-5220 ext. 1310 or the L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center at (586) 783-6323 for more information.

FULL DAY PRESCHOOL

This full-time experience is housed at the Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center in Chesterfield and the L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center in Harrison Township. Children three to five years old participate in planned learning activities, lunch, rest and outdoor play. Anna Mae Burdi Center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Burdi Center at (586) 493-5220 ext. 1301.  The L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the Early Childhood Center at (586) 783-6323.

Before and/or After Preschool Care

An extended learning opportunity for preschoolers before and/or after their preschool classes. The program is a prelude to or an extension of one's preschool class with developmentally appropriate learning activities. Call the Burdi Center at (586) 493-5220 ext. 1301 or the L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center at (586) 783-6323 for more information. The center is located on the back of Graham Elementary, 25555 Crocker Boulevard, with entry off Reimold Street. For more information, please contact Diane Simmons at 586-783-6323 or Lynn Pallach at 586-493-5220 ext. 1310.

Registration

You may pick up a registration packet from either of the centers beginning March 1st or call 586-493-5220, ext. 1310, for more information.

Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center
29851 24 Mile Road
Chesterfield, MI 48051

L'Anse Creuse Early Childhood Center
25555 Crocker Blvd.
Harrison Township, MI 48045