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Early Learning Center

TK - KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS COMING UP ON MARCH 20, 2024 AT 6:30PM AT EACH OF OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

AVONDALE EARLY LEARNING CENTER ENROLLMENT FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN! LEARN MORE HERE.

8TH GRADE ACCELERATED LEARNERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM. LEARN MORE HERE. APPLY HERE.

Child reading

Avondale Early Learning Center Develops Learning & Growth at a Young Age 

Our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing environment that encourages the development of the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Avondale's Early Learning Centers offer full and half-day developmental and academic-based programs, along with supplemental childcare components. Learn more about our tuition-based programs and tuition-free Great Start Readiness Program below or contact us for more information. You do not need to be a district resident to enroll!

Enrollment for Summer Camp and the 2024-25 school year is open!

Click on one of the following links to start the enrollment process for your student:
ELC Summer Camp Enrollment

3 Year Old Classroom (2024-25 School Year)

4 Year Old Classroom (2024-25 School Year)

Auburn Elementary building

Auburn Elementary
Early Learning Center

2900 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills, MI 

Phone: (248) 537 6049

3's Preschool - Starting at 2.9 years old 

Pre-Kindergarten - Children must be 4 by December 1st

Woodland Elementary building

Woodland Elementary
Early Learning Center

6465 Livernois Road Troy, MI 

Phone: (248) 537 6049

3's Preschool  - Starting at 2.9 years old  

Pre-Kindergarten - Children must be 4 by December 1st

For More Information Contact:

Tiffany Mellado

Director of Early Learning &
Child Care Services

(248) 537-6049

Email

Jessica Hamer

Enrollment

(248) 537-6503

Email

Half Day Options from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Full Day Options from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Avondale School District Preschool Programs

Our preschool and pre-kindergarten programs utilize research grounded in the HighScope Curriculum, which aligns with Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten. The curriculum utilized in our Early Childhood Learning Centers is aligned with the Common Core Standards for Kindergarten to give your child a strong foundation for success once they enter Kindergarten. Parent involvement is both welcomed and encouraged. After all, we believe that family is a child’s first and most influential teacher. We encourage family participation in all aspects of our program, including visiting out classrooms and participating in activities.

We believe that a good early childhood program must:

  • Offer quality programs by trained professionals
  • Provide access to families of diverse backgrounds
  • Promote creativity and creative thinking in our students
  • Foster partnerships between parents, teachers, students, staff 
and community
  • Provide a nurturing environment that focuses on building positive 
self-esteem
  • Provide a foundation for further learning experiences
  • Utilize developmentally appropriate practices

Tuition Based Programs

School Year Tuition Rates

A minimum of 3 days (half OR full) enrollment is required. A $300.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment. A portion of this deposit will be applied to your 1st month's tuition. Families who register after August 1st, will need to provide the first month's tuition and a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

Tuition is due the 1st of every month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or non-school day, tuition will be due the next school day. A $25.00 late fee will be charged to all accounts that are paid after the 3rd of each month.

There are two payment options, please choose one:

  • Pay in full by August 1, 2024 (5% discount will apply)
  • 9 equal payments (Due the 1st of each month September – May)

Before Care Daily Rate: $8 
After Care Daily Rate: $12 
Friday Care: $50

Location Before Care 3-Year Old Preschool 4-Year Old Pre-K After Care
Auburn ELC 7am - 9:10am 7:45am – 12pm
7:45am – 3:45pm
9:10am – 4:10pm 3:45pm – 6pm
Woodland ELC 7am – 8:30am 8am – 12pm
8am – 4pm
8:30am – 3:30pm 3:30pm – 6pm
Tuition Fee Structure Monthly Installments
9 EQUAL Payments
(September - May)
Annually
3 Half Days $507 $4,563
4 Half Days $678 $6,102
5 Half Days $800 $7,200
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3 Full Days $707 $6,363
4 Full Days $871 $7,839
5 Full Days $1,000 $9,000

Summer Camp Tuition Rates

A minimum of 3 days (half OR full) enrollment is required. A $300.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment. A portion of this deposit will be applied to your 1st month's tuition. Families who register after June 1st, will need to provide the first month's tuition and a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

Tuition is due June 1st and July 1st. If the 1st falls on a weekend or non-school day, tuition will be due the next camp day. A $25.00 late fee will be charged to all accounts that are paid after the 3rd of each month.

Summer Camp will run from June 10 - August 2, 2024. We will be closed July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Hours of Operation are 7:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday at Auburn ELC, 2940 Waukegan St., Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

Before Care Daily Rate: $8 
After Care Daily Rate: $12

Tuition Fee Structure Monthly Installments
2 EQUAL Payments
(June - August)
3 Half Days $507
4 Half Days $678
5 Half Days $800
- -
3 Full Days $707
4 Full Days $871
5 Full Days $1,000
Young children in group activity

What Is The Great Start
Readiness Program?

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a state-funded pre-kindergarten program for 4 year olds who may be at risk of school difficulties. It is a no or low cost program, available to qualifying children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1st of the school year they’ll be enrolled in. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the program. Click the button below to explore all of our resources related to the Great Start Readiness Program including enrollment information, guidelines, the prioritization process, and more.

Enrollment & Program Info
Children in group play with teacher

Ages & Stages Questionnaires

Avondale School District has partnered with Great Start Collaborative-Oakland, Oakland Schools, and Early On Oakland to ensure that routine developmental screenings are available to all children under the age of 5.

The first five years of your child’s life are very important, and we want to help you provide the very best start. We encourage you to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3), to keep track of your child’s development. The questionnaire can be provided every two, four, or six months.

Within the questionnaire, you’ll be asked to answer questions about certain functions, skills, and behaviors your child can and cannot do. Included are questions regarding your child’s communication skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem solving abilities, and personal social skills. Use the links below to start your questionnaire and someone from our Early Learning Center will reach out to review and discuss the results.

ASQ Information (English) ASQ Information (Spanish)

Program Information & Resources - Brochures, Applications & Required Forms

Below you will find various resources regarding Avondale’s Preschool, Great Start Readiness, and Summer Camp programs, along with family resources you may find helpful.