About
Little Blue Preschool is a small, community-focused program in Ann Arbor, MI, serving families in the Old West Side for over 30 years. The school offers a multi-age classroom where younger children learn alongside older peers, supporting social development and continuity of care with an emphasis on low staff turnover. Its curriculum follows High Scope, the foundation of the Head Start Program, a play-based approach that encourages children’s initiative and exploration with open-ended materials and adult scaffolding to build creative problem-solving and expand thinking.
A typical day balances structure and choice with morning meeting, planning, work time, small-group activities, snack, music and movement, outdoor play, lunch, free play, storytime, and rest or table time, followed by afternoon outdoor time. The program values independence, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Weekday hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., supporting families seeking a consistent early childhood setting in Ann Arbor’s Old West Side.