Our toddler classrooms are dedicated to providing immersive learning experiences. We embrace and nurture our little learner’s energy, excitement, and curiosity throughout the early learning process. During this time with us, your child will be introduced to colors, numbers, shapes, and alphabets. They will learn basic instructions, discover writing and music, and use the potty.

Our preschool classrooms focus on developing independence through hands-on learning. We nourish each child’s individualism as the world begins to open up around them. We encourage their curiosity through education, exploration and skill development to foster their school readiness skills.

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). KDC’s Great Start Readiness preschool program is for four year old children, who meet qualifying factors that may put them at risk for low educational attainment in Kindergarten and beyond. The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Education and overseen by the Wayne RESA.

Funding: Developed under a parcel grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education

Monday-Thurs
7.5 hours per day
Sept.-June
Transportation is available

Staff Requirements:

• Lead Teacher: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Development or Childhood Development
• Associate Teacher: Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood or Child Development Certificate (CDA)
• 3rd Caregiver (Needed if the enrollment exceeds 16 (18 maximum)

Recruitment & Enrollment (Eligibility)

• Risk Factors: Students are selected based on income and factors in their life that place them at risk for academic failure.
• Two home visits per child, per school year are required
• Two parent-teacher conferences per school year are required

Classroom Environment

• License: Without current violations
• Great Start to Quality Rating: Minimum of 3 ratings required

Classroom Routine

• Schedule: School day (7 hours minimum daily)
• Sign-in sheets: Required daily, students must be signed in and out
• Family Style Meals: Program requirement for student meals

Curriculum

• High Scope Curriculum

​Child Assessment

• Screening – Ages & Stages required on home visits
• On-Line Tools – COR (High Scope)

Program Assessment:

• On-Line Program Quality Assessment

Early Childhood Specialist:

• Master Degree in Early Childhood and PQA Reliable High Scope Certified

Budget:

• Funds are used to support a high quality classroom, i.e., materials, staff, location, utilities, professional development, etc. Finds restrictions include clothing for students, clowns, gifts, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, etc.

Download the application to GSRP here.

Download the GSRP daily schedule here.

To learn more about GSRP click here.

Our before and after school enrichment program is a great start and finish to every school day. We offer opportunities for team building, homework support, physical activity. and time for goal setting and reflection. Your child will be involved in organized activities that foster independence.

Camp Kristy’s is a summer enrichment program dedicated to responsibility, sense of community and independence. We strive to expose campers to new activities and opportunities through weekly summer themes. We’re here to provide a fun filled summer to allow our campers to grow.