Welcome to Preschool!: Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center

Road To Kindergarten Presentation

Held at the Ann Arbor Preschool & Family Center. This informational presentation is for all preschool families that have children going on to Kindergarten in the fall of this year. The presentation will be on Wednesday February 8th from 6:00-8:00.

School is in session for Preschool on February 15th. There is an error on the Preschool calendar that was sent out at the beginning of the school year stating that Preschool was not in session on the 15th. We apologize for any inconveinence.

Kindergarten Round-Up

The Kindergarten Round-Up schedule is now avaialable.

(click on the link on the left)

For most families your child's home school is determined by your address. You are welcome to attend any other Kindergarten Round-Up if you would like.

Food Gatherers Free Produce Distribution

at the Ann Arbor Preschool & Family Center

Wednesday February 29th from 11-1

Mid-winter Break begins at the end of the day on Friday February 17th. School will resume on Monday February 27th for all students.

Free Preschool Program for Eligible Low Income Families for 3 & 4 year olds

WIC Women Infants and Children, now at the preschool every Tuesday, 8:30-12:30

MISSION STATEMENT

The Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center seeks to prepare children for future success by providing comprehensive quality early childhood education programs to the families served by the Ann Arbor Public School District.

The commitment of the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) to its youngest learners is reflected in the programs offered by the AAPFC. These programs address:

A range of preschool and kindergarten choices responding to the community’s call for multiple options
Developmentally appropriate enrichment options
Free preschool programs for children who are at-risk, from low-income families, or have special needs
Expanded programming which includes tuition-based options focusing on early childhood exploration and developmentally appropriate inquiry
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse student/family population
A responsibility to adhere to hiring practices that reflects the diversity of our student/family population

Programs include:

Early Intervention,

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE),

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP),

Head Start,

Tuition-Based,

Community Special Education Services, and

First Steps Ann Arbor. (See separate section for detailed information on each program).

For full details on our programs, please download our brochure (832kb PDF).

AAPS Preschool and Family Center

2775 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

directions

Welcome to the Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center (AAPFC) where we believe a solid partnership with families and early intervention is the key to success for children.

Contact Information:

School Office: (734) 994-2303

To reach individual teachers see staff list.

Office Staff: Amy McConnell, Rachel Ortiz, Nalo Finley

Principal: Michelle Pogliano

Assistant Principal: Kecia Rorie

School Nurse: Nancy Polmear-Swendris

FREE PRODUCE

Free Produce provided each month by Food Gatherers from 11- 1 at the Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center

Related Classes and Workshops:

First Steps Classes

Kindergarten Readiness -free informational meeting from First Steps and AAPS