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Sanilac Intermediate School District

Real Learning, Real Life, For All Learners

Early Childhood

About Us

Early Childhood

"Where little minds take big steps." At Sanilac ISD, we believe that early childhood education is about educating the mind and the heart. Through wonder, play, and community, we build a foundation for lifelong learning.

High-quality early support that empowers our youngest learners to reach their unique developmental milestones and builds a foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our Purpose and Principles

Driven by our mission, inspired by our vision, and anchored by our core values, we are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for every learner in our community.

At Sanilac ISD, we collaborate with our schools and community to deliver exceptional educational experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every learner is empowered to reach their unique potential and build a foundation for lifelong success.

We envision a future where our youngest learners get the strongest possible start in life. We strive to empower families, nurture early development, and cultivate the foundational skills that allow infants and toddlers to grow, thrive, and confidently explore their world.

  • Excellence: We are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based early intervention services that support infant and toddler development and celebrate every milestone.
  • Equity: We believe every baby, toddler, and family deserves timely access to supportive services and resources, regardless of their background, circumstances, or unique developmental needs.
  • Collaboration: We value and prioritize the partnership between families, service providers, and community health partners, empowering caregivers as their child's first and most important teacher.
  • Innovation: We embrace creative, flexible, and play-based coaching strategies to support early development in the child's natural daily routines and home environment.
  • Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, respect, and transparency, ensuring that families are always informed, valued, and central to every decision.

We are committed to:

  • Providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all
  • Recruiting and retaining highly qualified, dedicated educators and specialists
  • Offering diverse, high-quality programs and services that meet the unique needs of every learner
  • Supporting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of our students
  • Engaging families, schools, and the community as active partners in education
  • Utilizing public resources effectively, transparently, and responsibly

  • At Sanilac ISD, we collaborate with our schools and community to deliver exceptional educational experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every learner is empowered to reach their unique potential and build a foundation for lifelong success.

  • We envision a future where our youngest learners get the strongest possible start in life. We strive to empower families, nurture early development, and cultivate the foundational skills that allow infants and toddlers to grow, thrive, and confidently explore their world.

    • Excellence: We are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based early intervention services that support infant and toddler development and celebrate every milestone.
    • Equity: We believe every baby, toddler, and family deserves timely access to supportive services and resources, regardless of their background, circumstances, or unique developmental needs.
    • Collaboration: We value and prioritize the partnership between families, service providers, and community health partners, empowering caregivers as their child's first and most important teacher.
    • Innovation: We embrace creative, flexible, and play-based coaching strategies to support early development in the child's natural daily routines and home environment.
    • Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, respect, and transparency, ensuring that families are always informed, valued, and central to every decision.

  • We are committed to:

    • Providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all
    • Recruiting and retaining highly qualified, dedicated educators and specialists
    • Offering diverse, high-quality programs and services that meet the unique needs of every learner
    • Supporting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of our students
    • Engaging families, schools, and the community as active partners in education
    • Utilizing public resources effectively, transparently, and responsibly

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.