Clintondale's Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool focuses on the social, emotional and academic needs of the four-year-old child. Our teaching staff provides developmentally appropriate activities in math, science, reading and writing. Your child will learn kindergarten readiness skills and help build a solid foundation for success in his/her educational journey.

GSRP is available at the Rainbow Early Childhood Center and at Parker Elementary School.

Your child must be age four on or before September 1. However, families have the option to enroll children who will turn 4 by December 1.

To determine your eligibility for GSRP, you must provide:

• original birth certificate
• immunization records
• health physical
• current income documentation (W-2) 
• driver license
• proof of residency

Bus transportation is available to any child (who lives in the Clintondale Community Schools District) and attends this program.
There are usually no fees for this program. Fees depend on income documentation.

For more information or to enroll your child in GSRP Preschool, contact Heather Halpin at (586) 791-6300, ext. 3023.

Kindergarten is a full day. For the current school year, students entering kindergarten must reach age five on or before September 1. Students with a birthday before December 1 are encouraged to enroll in the Young 5s program. 

This program is available at the Rainbow Early Childhood Center, McGlinnen Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.

ENROLL for KINDERGARTEN

Young Fives is a two-year program designed for children who will be five years old between July 1 and Dec 1.

The program provides a strong foundation for future success in all areas of learning. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples. Upon completion of the two-year program, children enter first grade.

This program is available at the Rainbow Early Childhood Center.

ENROLL for YOUNG Fives

Quality daycare can make a big difference in the future of a child and the community. 

Enrollment is open for infant care as young as six weeks old, toddlers, and before and after school care for elementary school age students. Daycare is available weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. DHS subsidy payments accepted. Call 586-791-7603 or email Melissa Kloposki to learn more about this tuition based program.
 

The Early Childhood Special Education program uses a variety of activities to enrich a child’s life and prepare him/her for future educational programs. Activities are designed to meet a child at their own level of development and move them forward. Each child has individualized goals.

Your child, between the ages of three and five years old, must be delayed in some area of development as determined by the Clintondale Special Education staff based on a formal evaluation.  

Days: Monday-Friday Hours: 8:30-11:10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Transportation: Yes, for children living within the district boundaries.

For more information call E.C.S.E. Coordinator: Lori Ringstad, 586-791-3500 ext. 6641.