Welcome To Allendale Early Childhood Center

Preschool, Young 5's and Kindergarten


Allendale Early Childhood Center

10455 Timberline Dr Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: 616-892-5580 Fax: 616-892-3477
Attendance: [email protected]

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

Allendale Early Childhood Center doors open at 8:34 AM. 
Please don't leave or drop students off at the building prior to 8:34 AM. For the safety of the students, after 8:44 AM, all students must enter the building with an adult through the office.

Young 5's and Kindergarten 
Full-day: 8:44 AM - 3:37 PM
Half-day: 8:44 AM - 12:10 PM

ECSE 
AM Class: 8:44 AM - 11:30 AM
PM Class: 12:51 AM - 3:37 PM

Preschool Hours

Blake Smolen
Principal
616-892-5580
Amy Dyke
Secretary
616-892-5580

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

If you are seeking to enroll a student in ECSE, please contact Heather Kennedy, Special Education Secretary, at 616-892-3460.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a special education preschool program designed to foster and develop basic learning skills for children with physical, cognitive, language, hearing, visual, emotional or autism spectrum disorder impairments. The ECSE team prepares the children for and provides them with the skills they need to make a successful transition to elementary school. Children who qualify for the program receive specialized instruction from certified staff. It is designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

ECSE is for 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds. Eligibility is determined by evaluations conducted by an early childhood diagnostic team. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is written for qualified children. Services may include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or social work. Parents receive support and instruction sessions.

If you are seeking to enroll a student in ECSE, please contact Heather Kennedy, Special Education Secretary, at 616-892-3460.


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Upcoming Events

  • 13 Jul
    • Allendale Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Allendale Board Meeting
      Date: Jul 13
      Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Location: Oakwood Boardroom
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
  • 10 Aug
    • Allendale Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Allendale Board Meeting
      Date: Aug 10
      Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Location: Oakwood Boardroom
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
  • 12 Aug
    • MS Pictures/Schedules 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      MS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 12
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • MS Pictures/Schedules 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      MS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 12
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
  • 13 Aug
    • 6th grade Orientation 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      6th grade Orientation
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • Freshman Orientation 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM
      Freshman Orientation
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM
      Location: Allendale High School, 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • HS Pictures/Schedules 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      HS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Allendale High School, 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • HS Pictures/Schedules 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      HS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Allendale High School, 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • MS Pictures/Schedules 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      MS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • Back to School Fair 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Back to School Fair
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • MS Pictures/Schedules 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      MS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 13
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Allendale Middle School, 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
  • 14 Aug
    • HS Pictures/Schedules 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      HS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 14
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Allendale High School, 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
    • HS Pictures/Schedules 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      HS Pictures/Schedules
      Date: Aug 14
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Allendale High School, 10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401, USA
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
  • 17 Aug
    • Newcomer Open House 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Newcomer Open House
      Date: Aug 17
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: TBD
      Calendar: Allendale Public Schools Events Calendar
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