Latchkey and PreSchool
Southgate Community Schools
Before & After School Programs
Early Childhood Education
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the District will work in partnership with the Southgate YMCA for Latch-Key services. Allen Elementary, Shelters Elementary, and Davidson Middle School will have onsite Latch-Key through the YMCA. Grogan Elementary and Fordline Elementary will continue to have Latch-Key services through Southgate Community Schools. Our partnership will offer every Latch-Key student a free Southgate YMCA membership. To start the process for Latch-Key registration, fill out our pre-enrollment form. This information will be used to connect you to the correct registration process. You will be contacted by our Latch-Key Director for more information.
4 year-old Preschool Programs offer:
- Kindergarten readiness with close ties to the district's kindergarten curriculum
- All 4 year-old programs use an approved Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards of Quality curriculum
- Open to both residents & non-residents
- Great Start to Quality rated center
3 year-old Half Day Preschool offers:
- Morning or afternoon sessions
- 3 day per week / 3 hours per day
- Open to both residents & non-residents
- Great Start to Quality rated center
GSRP 4 year-old Preschool offers:
- Tuition Free- income eligible
- 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday)
- Classes meet from September - June
- Lunch and snack are provided
Latchkey Programs are:
- Operated through a collaboration with Southgate School District and YMCA Before and After School Programs
- All programs are licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Human Services, LARA Division
- All programs employ experienced, highly trained staff committed to providing support to students
For registration information please contact:
Crystal Priest, Director
Phone: 734-246-4636
Email: priestc@sgate.k12.mi.us