Perry Early Learning Center

550 Perry Avenue

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

16 Reviews

School District

Ypsilanti Community Schools
Grade

PK, K-1
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on August 05, 2024

My granddaughter attended preschool last school year in Ms. Blevins and Ms. Lee’s class. Our extended family was highly satisfied with the academic program and the nurturing environment of Perry. We’re looking forward to seeing Maka’s growth in kindergarten this year. Thank you, Perry!
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2018

Principal, teachers, and other staff are excellent.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2014

This center offers no structure. The staff is not educated and offers no support for children with disabilities. I was told that I should not bring my son in on Friday's because the girl working is a para-pro and is not as qualified to work with him as the other woman.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2014

I'm sad to be leaving this school as my son moves on to 2nd grade. I hope we will be as happy with his next school. He has had great teachers and enjoyed his time there.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2014

Worst school I have ever encountered in my life. Students are out of control, learning below grade level, and are allowed to hit other children with no consequences. When the child that is being hit tells a teacher they are told to stop being a tattle tale. School starts whenever parents decide to drop off their children and have them eat their free breakfast, which normally ends making the children who are actually there on time start class 45 min late. Teachers and principal have no control over these children or their rude parents. I unfortunately had to give this school one star just to post this comment.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2013

As a frequent visitor grandparent, I think this is an extremely child friendly school with the latest in facilities, security, technology and teaching methods. The principal is sharp, dedicated and is very passionate about providing a stellar school for the children. Her leadership is eviden. The "culture" is that leads to order, cleanliness and happiness in the air. Teachers are caring and our experience with every staff member has been positive. From the office to the lunchroom everyone cares about the kids and their comfort, safety, and success. The kids enjoy the gym, music room and library, all child size and well equipped. Every classroom has computers and there is a computer lab they attend as a class. My granddaughter didn't go to prekinder and yet her development in the Montesori program was amazingly fast and she caught up to those kids that had prekinder, and more. Her reading, writing and math abilities, and also critical thinking are progressing nicely. Kinder brought little homework, first grade has some home practice. Overall, it is a top notch school.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2013

Great school, good teachers, they have advanced technology and lots of facilities for the kids.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2013

This is a really good school. The teachers and staff are really concerned about the education and well being of the children. They also encourage parent involvement.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2012

My son attends preschool at Perry and loves it. It's a very quality education and the fact that it is four half-days a week for free (including bus service!) is pretty amazing. The kids do a lot of great projects with writing letters and numbers, reading, art projects, and music class once a week. My son loves his teachers as well, though admittedly, one of the cons is that I sometimes feel like they are expecting an argument from parents when just trying to have a casual conversation or ask simple questions. I also find the office staff to be unhelpful and even rude, but I do my best to ignore it considering the overall positive.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2011

My husband and I both attended Perry as children and had no qualms about sending our preschooler there. Mrs. Blevins and Ms. Long are the hands-down best preschool teachers I could have hoped for and have endless patience and creativity. My son learned how to write his name within a week of starting school! They practically have all the kids reading before the end of the year which is amazing considering they are all typically 4-years-old when they start class. Love Perry, and to echo another post, just wish it went beyond 2nd grade.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2011

Ms. Blevins and Mrs. Long's preschool classroom is AMAZING! The teachers are very nice and they do home visits twice a year, parent-teacher conferences, and the parent is required to help in the classroom once a month. My daughter has completely thrived in this preschool program. Her and the rest of her classmates are more than ready for kindergarden. You should definitely take advantage of this program if you have a little one you would like to place in preschool. I am amazed at how the teachers keep the children engaged and excited about learning! It a very loving, gentle, peaceful, creative learning environment!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

I love the teachers my son has had over the last two years. And more than that, he loves them. All of the Perry staff are wonderful. The academic and lessons are great and giving the kids a good foundation. Everyone is very involved and there for the children. Parents are always welcome to help at any time. There is the option of before/after school care right at the school.
Submitted by other on April 16, 2010

Perry CDC is THE best creative, nurturing ,educational and rewarding place to learn and teach! Every teacher working here aims to enable every student to learn at his/her own level and at his/her own rate. Everyone in the building has a goal of building a better educational setting for ALL the children. From Cafeteria workers to Secretaries to Maintainence to Classroom Aides, each and every one strives to create a learning environment with positive role models that sustain and nurture creative abilities in all the children who enter there. Parents and grandparents alike are welcomed and encouraged to partake in their children's and grandchildren's education by getting involved in classroom activities and reinforcing learning at home. It is one exceptional school, and every child is made to feel exceptional there!
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