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Full Day Programs (15 mo.- 4 yrs)

Program Locations

Wee Care Center
Located at Groves High School, Wee Care provides quality education and care for toddlers (starting at 15 months) and preschool-age children of school district staff and residents.

BPS Early Childhood Center (Midvale)
The Early Childhood Center offers the same high-quality educational programs for toddlers and preschool-age children of school district residents.

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
GSRP classrooms are available at all eight BPS elementary schools, as well as at the Early Childhood Center.

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Wee Care and BPS Early Childhood Center Programs

Wee Care and the BPS Early Childhood Center offer play-based programs that follow the HighScope Curriculum.

Children’s interests and choices are at the heart of all HighScope programs. We believe children learn best through child-initiated learning, an approach that encourages active involvement, hands-on experiences, and exploration through play.

The curriculum aligns with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality and provides a strong foundation for school readiness. It focuses on supporting growth in:

  • Cognitive development
  • Physical development
  • Social-emotional development
  • Creative development

Adult-to-Child Ratios

  • Toddler Room: 1 adult for every 4 children (1:4)
  • Preschool Room: 1 adult for every 8 children (1:8)

Hours of Operation

  • Wee Care: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., operating during the academic school year only
  • Early Childhood Center: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., operating during the academic school year only

BPS Early Childhood Contacts

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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) –    Pre-K for All

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free, grant-funded initiative for eligible four-year-old children.  Ranked #1 in the U.S., it’s a safe place where children learn how to get along with others, share, take turns, and make friends. Math, reading, and thinking skills are taught every day through fun, hands-on activities. GSRP will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond.

BPS offers GSRP classrooms at all eight elementary schools and the Early Childhood Center.

Adult-to-Child Ratios

  • GSRP: 1 adult for every 8 children (1:8)

Hours of Operation

  • GSRP Day (free): 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., operating during the academic school year
  • Extended Day (additional charge): 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., available at the Early Childhood Center

Enrollment

Applicants must apply online using Michigan Early Childhood Connect (MiECC)

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRp)

BPS Early Childhood Contacts – GSRP

Eligibility: Based on age