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
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Upcoming Events
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25 Jan
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Second Semester BeginsDate: Jan 25Calendar: District Calendar
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27 Jan
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P.O.W.E.R. Hour (COVID-19 Vaccine) 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMP.O.W.E.R. Hour (COVID-19 Vaccine)Date: Jan 27Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: https://oneoakland.webex.com/oneoakland/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb1f8f6717d5608b4042016787662a776Calendar: District Calendar
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29 Jan
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USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMUSDA Farmers to Families Food Box DistributionDate: Jan 29Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology (24675 Lahser Road, Southfield MI 48033)Calendar: District Calendar
VanSolkema Produce has partnered with the district for the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program to provide fresh produce, protein and dairy to families in need. First come, first served.
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3 Feb
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Saturday School Online Registration OpensDate: Feb 3Location: https://southfieldschools.digitalsignup.com/Calendar: District Calendar
Saturday School provides extended learning for district high school students. The credit recovery program allows high school students to retake a course and earn credits they need to graduate. Visit here for additional information.
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5 Feb
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USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMUSDA Farmers to Families Food Box DistributionDate: Feb 5Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology (24675 Lahser Road, Southfield MI 48033)Calendar: District Calendar
VanSolkema Produce has partnered with the district for the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program to provide fresh produce, protein and dairy to families in need. First come, first served.
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Student School Hours
Full Day: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Half Day PM: Noon - 3:30 p.m.