Westerman preschool: Westerman Preschool – Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond : Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond

Westerman Preschool – Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond : Ann Arbor Public Schools Bond

• Built In 1990
• Grades Preschool & Family Center
• School Website

Westerman Preschool, originally constructed in 1990, is a one-story masonry structure with exterior brick veneer. The school facility is situated on 3.63 acres in the south sector of Ann Arbor. The original structure has experienced at least 1 addition over the years, and currently supports the education of Preschoolers.

Projects

All
Active
Complete
Upcoming

Summer Construction Update!

Construction activity is currently in progress at Westerman Preschool! You may have noticed some activity in and around the school. This project includes construction and repair of the school’s roof, installation of solar panels on the roof, and the addition of a new natural play area. This project is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2022.

More Questions? Visit our FAQ page here.

• 
  

  Boardwalk Site Restoration

  
  2022

  New natural play area to be created north of the existing preschool building.

   





• 
  

  Roofing Updates

  
  2022

  Construction/repairs of school roof.





• 
  

  Solar Array Installation

  
  2022

  New solar array installed on the roof.





• 
  

  New Playground Equipment

  
  2020

  New playground equipment added to school grounds.





• 
  

  HVAC Building Management System Upgrades

  
  2019

  Updated the school’s Building Management System (BMS) to the latest version including a new graphical interface and mobile, cloud-based access. The upgrades allow for better systems control, improved occupant comfort and energy efficiency.





• 
  

  Water Bottle Filling Stations

  
  2019

  Installation of filtered water bottle filling stations throughout the school.





• 
  

  Security Updates

  
  2019

  Update to security system on property.





• 
  

  Fire Alarm Upgrades

  
  2018

  Upgrades were made to the school fire alarms.





• 
  

  New Classroom Furniture

  
  2017

  New, flexible, classroom furniture was added to create a more accessible, engaging and student-centered environment.








• 
  

  Paving Project

  
  2025

  Repair of pavement on school grounds.





• 
  

  Intermediate Summer Project

  
  Summer 2028

  
  





• 
  

  Final Summer Project

  
  Summer 2033

  
  

Schools

What’s Happening

Browse Projects

Westerman Preschool & Family Center – We Love Ann Arbor

• Terry Jacoby
• February 14, 2022, 12 months ago

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, and celebrates each child for exactly who they are, the gifts and strengths they bring to this world.

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News

Westerman Preschool & Family Center Principal Kristin Crowe says that even some longtime AAPS employees don’t fully realize the scope of programming at her school.

For instance, while they realize the school is the learning center for the district’s youngest students, they don’t know it is the home of the district’s:

First Steps

Early On

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Head Start

Community Special Education Services

In addition to the above programs run from the school at 2775 Boardwalk, satellite preschool programs are also located at Allen, Bryant, Mitchell, and Thurston elementary schools (where there are also GSRP and Head Start programs at some of the sites) are run under the auspices of the preschool.

Most of the school’s students come from low-income families and would not otherwise be able to access preschool and the staff help prepare children with such things as problem-solving skills, social-emotional, health, and literacy skills before they get to kindergarten or Young Fives.

“We meet every child where they are, regardless of the funding source that allows them to attend our program,” says Crowe.  “We follow the same high-quality set of early childhood program standards for each and every child that we serve. We’re building a set of these foundational skills through active learning, and partner with families to help children do their best.”

The school was renamed in 2016 for longtime education advocate and former AAPS superintendent W. Scott Westerman, Jr.

Early On is for infants and toddlers up to age 3, and Preschool is for ages 3-4.

The sprawling school, located near the Balas Administration Building, is the weekday home-away-from-home for 190 students enrolled in a classroom.

The school’s satellite locations at Allen, Bryant, Mitchell, and Thurston have 76 preschoolers enrolled. Plus, more children are enrolled in the school’s Community Services Program—meaning they are not enrolled in Preschool classrooms but qualify for speech, occupational or physical therapy services.

[AAPS]

Pre-school education

nine0056

Municipal budgetary preschool educational institution kindergarten No. 3 “Firefly” of the city of Rudny

Municipal budgetary preschool educational institution of the city of Vladimir “Child Development Center – Kindergarten No. 72”

Size:

A

A

A

Colour:
CCC

Pictures

On off.