BAILEY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Bailey Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school that is part of the Hillsdale Community Schools school district, located in Hillsdale, MI with about 4 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. With about 7 teachers, Bailey Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bailey Early Childhood Center, located at 59 S Manning Street in Hillsdale, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational hub for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Hillsdale Community Schools district, the center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. The facility focuses on early childhood pedagogy, emphasizing social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and essential motor skills through play-based and structured learning experiences.

The center is designed to support the diverse needs of local families by offering programs—such as Great Start Readiness Programs (GSRP) or similar preschool initiatives—that aim to bridge the gap between home and the formal classroom setting. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, Bailey Early Childhood Center seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that children in the Hillsdale area establish the academic and behavioral building blocks necessary for future success in their educational journey.

For more information, contact Bailey Early Childhood Center at (517) 437-7369 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.