Early Childhood Programs

Which Program is Right for My Child?

Birth to 3 Years - Early On (Special Education)

This is a free program with eligibility requirements. This program is designed to support the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and minimize potential for development delays. It addresses the Infant and Toddlers with Disabilities Program (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Early On program offers in-home location care and is taught by highly qualified Holly Area Schools teachers.

For more information, contact our Special Services Office at 248.328.3170.

6 Weeks to 3 Years - Holly Learning Ladder - Infant/Toddler Program

This is a tuition based program with no eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide daycare for 6 week old to 3 year old children.

Holly Learning Ladder Infant/Toddler program is located at Holly Elementary and staff have earned their child development associate degree.

For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.

3 Years to 4 Years - Holly Learning Ladder Preschool

This is a tuition based program with no eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide preschool and preschool daycare for 3 year old to 4 year old children.

Holly Learning Ladder Preschool is offered at each of the elementary buildings. Staff for this program have earned their child development associate degree.

For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.

3 Years or 4 Years (before September 1st) - Head Start

This is a free program with income eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide free preschool for those who qualify based on income.

Head Start is currently offered at Holly Elementary and Rose Pioneer Elementary. Teachers for this program hold a bachelors degree with a child development associate.

For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.

3 Years to 5 Years - Early Childhood Special Education Services

These services are free for those who have met eligibility requirements. The services are designed to provide support in the least restrictive environment.

Early Childhood Special Education services are currently provided at all elementary buildings. These services are taught by highly qualified Holly Area Schools teachers.

For more information, contact our Special Services Office at 248.328.3170.

4 Years (before September 1st) - Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

This is a free program with income eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide free preschool for those who qualify based on income.

GSRP is currently located at all four elementary buildings in the district and is taught by teachers who hold a bachelors in early childhood development or a valid teacher certificate with an early childhood endorsement.

For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.

5 Years (before December 1st) - Young Fives

This Holly Area Schools program is based on the student's readiness for kindergarten. The program is designed to provide the added benefit of a year of learning through exploration and play.

Young Fives is offered at each of our elementary buildings and is taught by highly qualified Holly Area Schools teachers.

For more information, contact our Enrollment Office at 248.328.3106.