Early Childhood Center & School Age Childcare

The Anchor Bay School district takes great pride in a curriculum that is both current and meets the state and national standards. 

2026-2027 PreK for All Registration Information

Preschool Registration will open February 24th at 9am to current preschool enrolled families & ABSD staff and February 26th at 9am to new families. Any outstanding balances must be paid in full before registering. Please call 586-716-7862 for more information. 

2026 - 2027 Pre-School Registration - links below

  • When you register you will be put into a "wait room".  You will receive an email telling you the registration is pending.  You are not accepted into a program until you receive a confirmation email stating your registration is confirmed and a payment receipt.  Please note your account must be up to date in order to register for next year.  

2026-27 Class Offering Coming Soon

External Linkhttps://absd.reg.eleyo.com/ - For 30-Month with Child Care & 3 Year Old Preschool (3 years old by Sept. 1st.). Spots are limited. First come, first serve. 
Pre-K For All Application- For 4 Year Old Preschool - turned into the Early Childhood Center. Spots are limited and filled based on State of Michigan procedures. All should apply. (4 years old by Sept. 1st., Dec. 1st if spots remain)
PDF DocumentFamily Social History Form and Child Observation Form
PDF DocumentConcussion Awareness
PDF DocumentHealth Appraisal Form
PDF DocumentNotification of Licensing Regulation

We will also need:  Original birth certificate (we will make a copy), Driver's license (we can make a copy), 2 proofs of residency (any mail will work - you do not need to live in-district), and immunization records. 



Anchor Bay Offers Free Preschool Program 

Anchor Bay offers a free preschool option for children who:

  • Will be 4 years old on or before September 1, or if spots are still available by Dec. 1
  • Live in the Anchor Bay District,  Macomb County, or St. Clair County
  • Half Day & Full Day Classes are held Monday - Friday
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided.
  • Bus Transportation is available to Anchor Bay Families.
  • Anchor Bay Preschool Core Curriculum aligns with Kindergarten standard.
  • Limited Before & After Care is available

Click here for more information




Registration for 2026-27 Before & After Care

SACC registration for the 26-27 school year will begin on July 21 at 9am.

When you register you will be put into a "wait room".  You will receive an email telling you the registration is pending.  You are not accepted into a program until you receive a confirmation email stating your registration is confirmed and a payment receipt.  Please note your account must be up to date in order to register for next year.  

Limited space is available, balances must be paid in full, and we enroll in the order that the requests are submitted. Please contact the Early Childhood Center if you have any questions at 586-716-7862.


SACC Invoices

Login at:  https://absd.reg.eleyo.com




Parent Handbooks

Please read our Parent Handbooks to learn more rates, hours, and other importation information:

SACC Parent Handbook 

Preschool Parent Handbook


Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay

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. 

Contact Us

Early Childhood Center

52680 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047

Supervisor

Carol O'Shea
Supervisor
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