Welcome to Sparta Early Childhood Center

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) programming focuses on safety, care, development, and kindergarten readiness. The ECC houses several programs including Early Childhood Special Education, Sparta Child Care, Sparta Tuition Preschool, Bright Beginnings and Great Start Readiness Program.

• To enroll in the 3 year old tuition preschool program, please email Megan at megan.beduhn@spartaschools.org for the enrollment link.

• To enroll in the 4 year old preschool program, apply here.
  
  

Childcare Program

Sparta ECC offers childcare for before and after preschool programs in the building for children that attend 3 or 4 year old preschool. Hours of operation are 6:30-9:00 and 3:30-6:00 Monday- Thursday, and 6:30am-6:00pm on Friday. We are open year round including non-school days. Childcare offers enrichment activities, outdoor play, and a play-based learning environment.

Sparta Tuition 3’s Preschool

Sparta ECC uses Creative Curriculum. We focus on indicators in social-emotional development, Literacy, Gross and Fine Motor, Math, Creative Arts, Science and Technology and Social Studies through play and exploration. We offer full day and half day preschool for children who are 3 by December 1st and are toilet trained.

Great Start Readiness Program (4's Preschool)

Four year old students enrolling at Sparta ECC will be in our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms. GSRP’s curriculum is Connect 4 Learning (C4L) and an assessment tool called COR. We prepare children for Kindergarten! Children’s progress is measured and reported in the areas of social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Progress in content learning areas of literacy, math, science, social studies, art, and English speaking skills are also measured multiple times a year. GSRP is a full day program Monday-Thursday.  For more information, please call 616-447-2409.

Early Childhood Special Education

Sparta ECC offers preschool special education to children ages 3-5. ECSE provides quality specialized instruction specific to the developmental needs of young children in the areas of social/emotional, early language/literacy, and adaptive behavior in order to increase inclusion within their neighborhood schools and in the community. ECSE is a half day program Monday-Thursday. For more information call (616) 887-7359.

Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings serves families in Kent County with children prenatal to kindergarten entry. They offer home visits and playgroups in the Sparta community.  For more information, please call 616-365-2276.

*Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Head Start will no longer have a Sparta location. If you have any questions, you can contact Head Start at 616-453-4145.