As it does annually now, Dearborn Public Schools is taking applications from parents, staff, community members and high school students interested in serving on a Book Reconsideration Committee. Those volunteering to serve on a committee are agreeing to read a school...
Cotter Early Childhood Center
Class News
Spots still available for free preschool at Cotter, enrollment event Aug. 27
Spots are still available at select district locations for the free Great Start Readiness Program preschool. Openings are available at Oakman, McCollough, Henry Ford, Salina and Cotter Early Childhood Center. An enrollment event is scheduled for Aug. 27 at...
Paid preschool holding open house at Cotter on Friday, Aug. 23
Need school age childcare or paid preschool? Dearborn Schools Early Childhood Program is holding open houses on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at all of the locations offering (paid) Developmental Preschool or Kids Club before and after school childcare. Open houses will run...
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Kindergarten soft start canceled
Kindergarten parents - please be aware the district is canceling soft start for August 2024 due to calendar concerns. Kindergarten students, including Young 5s, now will follow the same schedule as other elementary students including a half day on Monday, Aug....
Field Trips and Visitors!
For many young children, some of the best memories of their academic journey are made on field trips. They combine the excitement of exploring new places, participating and engaging in new activities, and creating with the joys of learning and education. Though...
Block Area: The Heart of the Prek Classroom!
Block play is an essential part of not only preschool, but early childhood learning. Children naturally gravitate towards this area, and use it in a wide variety of ways. Our GSRP classrooms have well stocked block areas that may include, wooden blocks, foam blocks,...
Enrollment for free preschool starts Friday (April 19)
Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will start distributing applications on Friday, April 19, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year. Dearborn Public Schools is strongly encouraging all families who live in the district and have a child the right...
Outside Time!
We LOVE playing outside in preschool! There are so many benefits to being outdoors. Physical Benefits: Improved health, improved immune system, stronger muscles, improved gross motor skills Intellectual Benefits: Aids in brain development, interpersonal skills, spark...
April calendar reminder
Sharing a reminder with the community that the Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th. Students do not attend school on those two days. Schools will resume on Thursday, April 11th. A great deal of advanced...