School Snapshot

Welcome to the Early Childhood Center

We are proud to be recognized for excellence in early childhood education by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

BPS is a national leader with an intentional focus on character education.

National district winner
National school winner
National profile winner
National honorable mention
State school winner
Promising Practice award

School Overview

Academic Offerings

The Early Childhood Center provides full-day, tuition-based programs for children ages 18 months through 5 years.

Our school-year program uses the HighScope curriculum. This curriculum aligns with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for the State of Michigan and supports school readiness.

Children build skills across all areas of development, including:

Physical development
Cognitive development
Language, literacy, and communication
Social skills and relationships
Creative arts
Dramatic play
Construction and problem-solving

Student Achievement

Students demonstrate consistent, high achievement across all grade levels.

Accreditation

The Center earned national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 2001 and has maintained this accreditation continuously.

NAEYC accreditation is widely recognized as a high standard in early childhood education by families, educators, and program administrators.

Our Staff

Our exceptional staff remains committed to academic excellence and character education.

Vast majority of teachers/educators hold advanced college degrees.
Our teachers have been trained in early childhood education and understand that all children go through the same stages of development, but each child develops at a different rate.
In addition to planning classroom activities based on this comprehensive curriculum, teachers work to establish rapport with children and families and to create an age appropriate physical environment.

Our Mission

The Birmingham Public Schools Early Childhood Center is committed to providing a nurturing and secure educational environment for young children and their families.

In a safe, age-appropriate, and engaging setting, children learn, explore, and make choices as they experience the world around them.

Our play-based programs support each child’s unique potential and encourage growth in all areas of development, including: