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.
Summer SACC & Summer Preschool Program
June 18th - August 8th, 2025 - 6am - 6pm
Registration for the 2025 Summer SACC Program is open. WAIT LIST ONLY - All spots are currently full. Any outstanding balances must be paid in full before registering.
2025-2026 PreK for All Registration Information
Preschool Registration will open April 28th at 9am to currently enrolled families and April 30th at 9am to new families. Class offerings will be posted 4/9. Any outstanding balances must be paid in full before registering. Please call 586-716-7862 for more information.
2025 - 2026 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.
https://absd.reg.eleyo.com/ - For 30-Month with Child Care & 3 Year Old Preschool (3 years old by Sept. 1st.), 3-Hour Traditional 4 Year Old Preschool (Tuition Based - Subject to Change). 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)
Family Social History Form and Child Observation FormConcussion AwarenessHealth Appraisal FormNotification 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
Parent Handbooks
Please read our Parent Handbooks to learn more rates, hours, and other importation information:
Anchor Bay & Early Childhood News
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The Administration Center will be closed on July 3rd and 4th in observance of the holiday.
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.
- Anchor Bay School District will begin the 2025-2026 school year before Labor Day, with the first day of school on August 27, 2025. We understand this is a significant change for some families, so we encourage everyone to mark their calendars and plan summer vacations accordingly. 2025-26 Calendar (For those who plan ahead, here is the 2026-27 Calendar too!)
- Preschool Information
- Elementary Updates including New Screenings for Kindergarten Students
- Middle School Reconfiguration
- Trimester and Secondary Eligibility Policy Update
- SC4 Enhanced Dual Enrollment at ABHS
- Away for the Day Device Policy
- Middle School South Tar Orientation Dates
- Middle School Building Times
Stay Tuned for Updates!
Kindergarten Bus Safety Day is as follows:
- Tuesday 8/12: Lottie 9am, Naldrett 10:30am, Maconce 12:30pm
- Wednesday 8/13: Great Oaks 9am, Lighthouse 10:30am, Ashley 12:30pm
All kindergarten students are invited even if they are not scheduled to ride a bus to/from school. This event is designed to have kindergarten students experience the bus and understand bus rules and expectations for going to school and on field trips. Each student will receive a free snack and get a chance to eat in the cafeteria to get familiar with the space. A parent or guardian must be present with the student. This event is for the kindergarten student and parent only.
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.
Contact Us
Early Childhood Center
Supervisor
Sugarbush - classroom/office x1606
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