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Welcome to Barnes Early Childhood Center

Home of our Youngest Learners

The mission of Grosse Pointe Public Schools' Early Childhood Program is to provide educational opportunities for young children, while respecting and supporting the home and family.  We recognize each individual's need to love and to be loved, to trust and be trusted, and to learn in a warm environment filled with positive and realistic expectations.

 

The image shows a woman applying face paint to a young girl sitting in a chair, while another young girl stands nearby. The background appears to be an outdoor setting with trees and buildings visible.
A woman is interacting with a group of children in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and artwork visible in the background.
The image depicts a colorful and engaging classroom environment filled with various toys, furniture, and two young children playing on the floor.
Barnes Annual Turkey Trot Friends
A colorful and lively classroom setting with children engaged in various activities, surrounded by educational materials and displays on the walls.
A young boy in a blue jacket is sitting on the grass, petting and interacting with a group of dogs in an outdoor setting with a wooden fence and grassy field in the background.

Explore Our Unique Offerings

OUR OFFERINGS

Tuition Based Preschool

Preschool Prep, Preschool & PreK

In our play-based learning model we provide active, hands-on learning. Children learn best by doing, exploring, and interacting with their environment. Click for details on the programs and locations.

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Athletic Schedules

Early On

Early On helps infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays due to certain health conditions.

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Build Up

Build Up helps parents and their eligible children, ages 3 through 5, access special education supports and services as they develop and learn skills.

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Play & Say

Playgroups for 2, 3, and 4 year olds

Multidisciplinary teams partner with parents and children to address communication delays

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Defining Excellence.

Upcoming Events

Performing Arts Full Calendar

Principal Lisa Dougherty

Principal Message

WHY GROSSE POINTE?

“I’m proud of the work we do at Barnes Early Childhood Center—meeting families where they are and supporting every child’s unique strengths. Through comprehensive evaluations and collaborative planning, we partner with families to help children grow, learn, and thrive.”

- Lisa Dougherty, Ed.S., LMSW, Special Education Supervisor for birth through five