Welcome to Bussey Center for Early Childhood!
All programs at Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It is one of only seven percent in the nation to have successfully completed this accreditation process. Bussey is a HighScope Accredited Program. Bussey is Licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing. We also have a high star rating from the State of Michigan Quality Rating Program.
Head Start
- Preschool program serving children 3 and 4 years of age as of September 1st of the school year of entry
- For children from low income families
- Breakfast and lunch served daily
- Free to residents of the Southfield Public School District
Great Start Readiness Program
- Preschool program serving children 4 years old as of September 1st of the school year of entry
- For children with two risk factors (i.e. low birth weight, single or teenage parent, non-English speaking family, chronic medical condition)
- Free to residents of the Southfield Public School District
Special Education
- Preschool program for children, 3 to 6-years-old, with diagnosed disabilities that interfere with learning
- Transportation provided
- Free to residents of the Southfield Public School District
Bussey Spotlights
Annual Report
Please find the Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education Annual Report for 2020-2021 HERE.
Calendar
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Upcoming Events
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9 Jun
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Class of 2023 GraduationDate: Jun 9Location: Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207Calendar: District Calendar
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology graduation begins at 9 am.
University High School Academy graduation begins at 2 pm.
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13 Jun
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Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMRegular Board MeetingDate: Jun 13Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: John W. English Administrative CenterCalendar: District Calendar
To view the live stream of the Board of Education meeting please visit Southfield Public Schools Youtube channel by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthfieldPublicSchools/streams
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14 Junthru Jun 15
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Pre-K in attendance (Full days 6/14-6/15)Date: Jun 14 - Jun 15Calendar: District Calendar
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14 Junthru Jun 16
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HS Exams 1/2 Day AM All HS StudentsDate: Jun 14 - Jun 16Calendar: District Calendar
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16 Jun
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Last Student Day (1/2 Day District-wide)Date: Jun 16Calendar: District Calendar
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Bussey Center for Early Childhood
Student School Hours
Full Day: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Half Day PM: Noon - 3:30 p.m.