Early Childhood Programs
Holly Area Schools Early Childhood Department believes that individual children develop best in a nurturing classroom through active learning experiences. Our teaching teams work to build confidence in all children in order to establish a solid foundation at their own developmental level. We foster supportive relationships with families and community partners to enrich the child’s emotional and social development.
We look forward to having your children as part of our preschool programs.
Which Program is Right for My Child?
Birth to 3 Years - Early On® Oakland
Early On® Oakland/Holly is a service for families of children birth to 3 years, who have health conditions, disabilities, or a developmental delay.
For more information about Early On® Oakland, please contact Early On® Oakland at 248-209-2084.
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.
3 Year Old Preschool (Head Start Program or Tuition Preschool)
Holly Area Schools has two learning opportunities for our 3 year old students, Holly Early Childhood Tuition Preschool and Head Start, a federally funded preschool program for families who meet income eligibility requirements. Both programs offer a nurturing environment with active learning experiences and are staffed by certified teachers. As with all of our early childhood programs, our teachers focus on developing foundational learning skills, building strong partnerships with families and fostering the social/emotional growth of each child. The Holly Early Childhood team looks forward to kicking off your child’s educational journey.
Please visit our 3 Year Old Preschool page for more information on our Head Start and Tuition Preschool options.
4 Year Old Preschool (Great Start Readiness Program or Blended Tuition Preschool)
Holly Area Schools has two learning opportunities for our 4 year old students, Holly Early Childhood Tuition Preschool and The Great Start Readiness Program, a state funded preschool program for families who meet income eligibility requirements. Both programs offer a nurturing environment with active learning experiences and are staffed by certified teachers. As with all of our early childhood programs, our teachers focus on developing foundational learning skills, building strong partnerships with families and fostering the social/emotional growth of each child. The Holly Early Childhood team looks forward to being a part of your child’s educational journey.
Please visit our 4 Year Old Preschool page for more information on our Great Start Readiness and Tuition Preschool options.
For questions related to the Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start, and the Tuition Preschool please contact:
For questions related to Special Education programs, please contact: