FORD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Ford Early Learning Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools school district, located in Ypsilanti, MI with about 217 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Ford Early Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

The Ford Early Learning Center, located on Clark Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Ypsilanti Community Schools district. The center is specifically designed to support the developmental needs of the district's youngest learners, focusing on early childhood education to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school. By offering specialized programming for preschoolers, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills in a nurturing environment tailored to early childhood pedagogy.

As part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools network, the center benefits from a broader district commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The facility acts as a key entry point for families entering the public school system, providing a structured curriculum that fosters curiosity and school readiness. For more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific program offerings, or district resources, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.ycschools.us](http://www.ycschools.us).

For more information, contact Ford Early Learning Center at (734) 221-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.