Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Preschool Partner in Adrian, MI
Adrian Community Preschool has been nurturing young minds in Lenawee County since 1967. Our mission is to provide equitable educational opportunities through a child-centered, hands-on curriculum designed to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten success. We prioritize families with lower incomes while offering free programs to all qualified children aged 3-5. Our approach integrates social-emotional development, cognitive growth, and language skills within a safe, inclusive environment. We foster strong teacher-child-family relationships and maintain partnerships with local communities to enhance learning outcomes. Our dedicated team of certified educators, literacy coaches, and support staff creates dynamic classrooms with structured play areas and technology resources.We emphasize parental involvement through home learning guides and family engagement activities. Nutritional meals and practical life skills training are integral to our daily programming. Our board of directors and volunteer network ensure operational transparency and community accountability. With over five decades of service, we remain committed to evolving with educational best practices while maintaining our founding vision of accessible early childhood education.
Services
Preschool Education
Child-Centered Curriculum
Nutritious Meals
Literacy Coaching
Parent Involvement Programs
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer free preschool education for qualifying families
- Our program emphasizes hands-on, child-centered learning
- We partner with families and the community to support child development
- Our staff includes experienced teachers and literacy coaches
- We provide nutritious meals daily
Services
Preschool Education
Our preschool program prepares children aged 3-5 for kindergarten through a structured curriculum focusing on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and language acquisition. Certified teachers implement daily activities that promote school readiness while accommodating individual learning paces. The program operates September through May with both half-day and full-day options available.
Child-Centered Curriculum
Our hands-on educational approach features learning centers including art, sensory tables, block play, and literacy stations that adapt to children's developmental stages. Daily circle time incorporates calendar skills, music, and social interaction while Spanish language exposure enhances cognitive development. Technology resources and manipulatives support diverse learning styles.
Nutritious Meals
We provide balanced daily meals that introduce children to new foods while teaching practical life skills like self-service and table manners. Our nutrition program ensures proper dietary needs are met during critical developmental years. Meal times incorporate social interaction and basic etiquette instruction as part of the educational experience.
Literacy Coaching
Trained volunteer literacy coaches work one-on-one with four-year-olds weekly to develop reading readiness skills. Coaches focus on name writing, letter sounds, and rhyming patterns through structured reading sessions. This individualized attention helps build foundational literacy skills while fostering positive reading experiences.
Parent Involvement
We require active family participation through home learning guides and classroom volunteering opportunities. Parents receive educational resources to extend learning at home while special events and field trips create community connections. Our board includes parent representatives to ensure family perspectives shape program development.
People
Angie Heath
Executive Director / Lead Teacher
Angie Heath leads our educational programs with over 15 years of early childhood education experience. She develops curriculum standards and oversees daily classroom operations while teaching foundational skills to preschoolers.
Cheri Easler
GSRP Teacher
Cheri Easler specializes in Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program, focusing on school readiness for four-year-olds. She implements state educational standards through engaging classroom activities and individualized learning assessments.
Mary Bonney
Foster Grandparent
Mary Bonney provides mentorship and one-on-one support through the Foster Grandparent Program. She works with children needing additional attention, offering personalized reading sessions and social skill development.
Terry Nobles
Cook
Terry Nobles prepares nutritious meals that meet preschoolers' dietary needs while teaching healthy eating habits. He ensures our meal program aligns with educational goals through interactive food experiences.
Arlene Ramonez
Cleaning and Maintenance
Arlene Ramonez maintains our safe, hygienic learning environment through daily cleaning and facility upkeep. She ensures classrooms meet health standards while supporting classroom organization needs.
Questions
Is preschool free for all families?
Yes, our programs are completely free for all families meeting age requirements. Priority enrollment goes to lower-income households.
What are your operating hours?
Three-year-olds attend Tues-Thurs 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Four-year-olds in GSRP program attend Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
What curriculum do you use?
We use a child-centered curriculum with learning centers focusing on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and language acquisition through play-based activities.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we serve one nutritious meal daily that includes new food experiences and teaches table manners to all enrolled children.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through home learning guides, classroom volunteering, and our parent-represented board of directors. Literacy coaching opportunities are also available.
What are enrollment requirements?
Children must be 3-5 years old by September 1st and fully potty trained for the 3-year-old program. Enrollment applications are accepted year-round.
