MacDonald Early Childhood

MacDonald Early Childhood Building houses Head Start, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classrooms. 

Early Childhood Enrollment Information

Preschool Families 

Please call the Early Childhood Center at 586-716-7862 for GSRP and Preschool Options. Visit the ECC website for more information.

ECSE Families

Please call Special Services at 586-949-4513 for approval before doing the online enrollment process. The online registration link can be found on the district homepage. 

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Non-Custodial Parents We are more than happy to cooperate in sending materials home to noncustodial parents, upon request. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INFORM THE SCHOOL AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR OF YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS AND NEED TO RECEIVE THIS INFORMATION. A call to our building, (586) 598-7660, at the beginning of the new school with the appropriate information is generally all that is required to set the process in motion.
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Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place
2025-2026 New Student Registration & K-11 Schools of Choice Information Open Enrollment starts February 13th, 2025 for the 2025-26 School Year Schools of Choice Unlimited K-11 Application Window - February 13 through August 15th Click here to go to the Enrollment & Schools of Choice page.
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2025 Education Excellence Award

The Anchor Bay Science Special has been recognized with a 2025 Education Excellence Award, a prestigious honor given to only 10 programs statewide by the SET SEG Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Association of School Boards. This award highlights innovative programs that make a significant impact on student learning.

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Kindergarten Transition Nights

Buildings/Dates:

  • Ashley  - May 1st, 5:00pm
  • Naldrett  - May 1st, 5:00pm
  • Great Oaks  - May 1st, 6:00pm
  • Lighthouse  - May 7th, 5:00pm
  • Maconce  - May 7th, 5:00pm
  • Lottie  - May 8th, 5:30pm

Exciting Updates Coming for the 2025-26 School Year!

We’re thrilled to start sharing some of the exciting changes in store for the upcoming school year!  Stay tuned as we highlight key updates and improvements designed to enhance learning, engagement, and our school community. Our goal is to keep our families and community informed every step of the way. 

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Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay for 2025-26

Traditional Full-Day Kindergarten

  • Children must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten. 
  • Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.

Young Fives

  • Young Fives is a full day program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st. 
  • Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten.
  • The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/ emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
  • Schools of Choice is available for both programs. 
More information can be found on the district Enrollment/SOC page.

Contact Us

MacDonald Early Childhood

5201 County Line Road
Casco, MI 48064
Phone 586-598-7660
Fax 586-598-7671

Special Ed

Frank Cusimano
Director
Nicole Ewert
Supervisor
Tammy Hampel
Office Manager
Jennifer Gonzalez
Data Para Professional

School Times

ECSE - AM: 9:00 AM - 11:38 AM
ECSE - PM: 1:13 PM - 3:51 PM
GSRP - 9:00 AM - 3:51 PM
1/2 Day - 9:00 AM - 12:26 PM

 

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