Welcome To Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center
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We are so excited for the start of the school year! Here are a few important dates and details!
Tuesday, August 5: 3-4:00 p.m
Popsicles on the Playground: Enjoy a popsicle and play time to jumpstart the new school year!
Thursday, August 21:
Teachers return to work. Teachers will begin reaching out to families to introduce and discuss the start of the school year.
Tuesday, August 26: 5-6 p.m.
Stottlemyer Open House: Meet your teacher, explore the classroom, and discover the school!
First Days of School:
- SXI Full Day Program: Tuesday, August 26 (9:10 a.m. -4:00 p.m.)
- ECP Special Education Programs (½ day programs): Thursday, August 28 (9:10-11:55 a.m. /1:15 p.m. -4:00 p.m.)
- GSRP Full Day Programs: Tuesday, September 2nd (8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.)
School Supplies:
Regular sized backpack
A change of clothes
Regular sneakers to wear to school
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Vision:
Connect, Include, Nurture, Inspire.Mission:Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center builds and fosters connections with families, students, staff,and our community to provide an inclusive environment for all learners that promotes success of the whole child through exploration and play to inspire every child to become a confident,independent, and life long learner.
We Believe:
- Children learn in a safe, kind, nurturing, inclusive and respectful environment.
- Building relationships with all students, families, and staff is a crucial link for educational success.
- By providing families with resources, trainings, and connections within the community we empower their children to become lifelong learners.
- In the development of the whole child including developing social emotional skills, individual interests and fostering independence.
- Data and curriculum are used as a guide for individualized instruction.
- Children learn through play at their own pace and all growth should be celebrated.
- Providing every child with a positive learning environment and diverse experiences sets a foundation for learning success.
Points of Pride
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center is a well rounded family center that offers resources to families who qualify from birth to age five. We have dedicated specialist personnel including two nurses, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a psychologist to meet the unique needs of each of our students.
All families are welcome at Stottlemyer! We offer tuition free programs for families who qualify in addition to affordable tuition-based preschool for those who don’t meet state and federal earning thresholds. We also offer specialty programs for students with special developmental needs that combine highly skilled and specialized programming with opportunities to interact with and be included in general education preschool programs. The SXI Program offers a wide range of accommodations, modifications, and use of assistive technology throughout the school day to meet EVERY student where he/she is at.
We offer a wide range of parent resources and supports. We have before and after care for students to better accommodate parent working schedules. We seek continuous parent involvement in our school through participation in our parent policy committee, numerous during and after school events for families, and daily opportunities for families to volunteer in the classroom.
Administration

Contact Us
Stottlemyer Early Childhood
34801 Marquette
Westland, MI 48185Phone: 734-419-2630
Fax: 734-595-2573
Champions Before and After Care
Phone: (734) 512-8571
Office Hours
Mon - Th 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Hours
Stottlemyer Calendar
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26 August
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First Day of Classes - Half Day (K-12 Students)Date: Aug 26Calendar: District Calendar
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29 August
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No School (Labor Day Recess)Date: Aug 29Calendar: District Calendar
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1 September
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No School (Labor Day Recess)Date: Sep 1Calendar: District Calendar
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24 September
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No School (Professional Development)Date: Sep 24Calendar: District Calendar
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1 October
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High School, CTE Conferences (5-8 p.m.) 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMHigh School, CTE Conferences (5-8 p.m.)Date: Oct 1Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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