Parchment Early Learning Center is a state licensed, childcare and preschool program offering a variety of classrooms to meet your needs by focusing on developmental skills and school readiness

• Tuition-based childcare for children 12 -30 months

• DHS is accepted

Children thrive best in a safe, supportive environment. Our lower room capacity allows for more one-on-one interactions, fostering strong, nurturing bonds between children and caregivers.

• Tuition-based childcare for children 2.5 - 3 years old

  • State funded KCR4's (+ KCR4's funding for 3 year old's)

• DHS is accepted

• Wrap around care available

We structure our days in accordance with Michigan's Great Start standards to ensure all students are prepared for Kindergarten and their future educational journey. Our teachers communicate daily through our centers' app and offer opportunities for conferences and engagement throughout the school year.

• State funded GSRP preschool program

• Wrap around care available

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-old's. 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.

• School age childcare before & after school, during no school days, and during the summer.

• DHS is accepted

Wrap Around Care is a self-funded, licensed child care program for K-5 students. Supervised by a caring and attentive staff, the child care program offers before- and after-school care at Northwood Elementary. Transportation is provided by the Parchment Transportation Department.

Director: Anna Wessing

269-488-1359

anna.wessing@parchmentschools.org

Asst Director: Kelley Dendel

269-488-1358

kelley.dendel2@parchmentschools.org

Main Office: 269-488-1360

Operating hours: 6:30am - 5:30pm M - F