Welcome to Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center

DLECC is devoted to young children and their families. Partnering with the community, we will provide quality early childhood programs that enhance the experience of each child for a bright and healthy future.

Early Childhood Center

9751 Duncan Lake Ave

Caledonia, MI 49316

616-891-6220

616-891-6229

School Hours for Young Fives

Start of Day: 8:45 am
End of Day: 3:40 pm
Half-Day Dismissal: 12:00 pm

Student Drop off Time

Please park in the lot next to the playground and wait with your child for the teachers to come out to collect the students. When the bus arrives is your cue that the teachers will be out in just a moment. If the bus has already left when you arrive, please sign your student in through the front office (entrance on Duncan Lake).

School Information

School safety, closing, and delay information.
External Link School Safety Drill Document
Procedure for Early Dismissal
School Closure/ 2 Hour Delay Information

YMCA Childcare

9751 Duncan Lake Ave

Caledonia, MI 49316

616-891-6225

YMCA Childcare

Brandy Wasick

YMCA Childcare

YMCA Website

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center

Preschool starts September 11 and 12!

Open House Schedule - Preschool

9/6, 9-10 AM for Preschool MWF AM
9/6, 4-5 PM for Preschool MW PM & MWF PM
*MWF Extended program may choose the time that works best.

9/7, 9-10 AM for Preschool TTH AM
9/7, 4-5 PM for Preschool TTH PM

*TTH Full Day program may choose the time that works best.

Printable Calendar 2023-2024

2023-24 District Calendar
Start & End times for each building

Open House & Orientation Schedule:

2023-24 Open House & Orientation Schedules

School News Network What is School News Network (SNN)? School News Network is an education based new media outlet that is run through the Kent ISD. If you are not familiar, below is a link to some stories and communications they have run about Caledonia Community Schools (CCS). More...

Book Nook As a result of grant funding received from both the state and federal government, CCS has partnered with BookNook to provide virtual one-to-one reading tutoring for our students who qualify. This opportunity is free of charge. BookNook provides high-impact tutoring through intentional, multifaceted programming that is geared toward accelerating student learning. High-impact tutoring is about addressing the learning skills necessary to make progress and advance to those instructional next steps identified at each grade level. Check out our website to learn more! More...

It is with great pride and excitement that we announce that Caledonia Elementary School has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for being an Exemplary High Performing School! Follow this link for more information.

National Blue Ribbon School - Caledonia Elementary It is with great pride and excitement that we announce that Caledonia Elementary School has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for being an Exemplary High Performing School! Follow this link for more information. More...

Points of Pride We are extremely proud of our schools and our student's accomplishments. Check out some points of pride for our district. More...

Upcoming Events

11 Dec
- Ready By Five Playgroup 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Ready By Five Playgroup
  
  Date: Dec 11
  
  Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA
  
  Calendar: Public DLECC Calendar
- District Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  District Regular Board Meeting
  
  Date: Dec 11
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
21 Dec
- Bright Beginnings Playgroup 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Bright Beginnings Playgroup
  
  Date: Dec 21
  
  Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA
  
  Calendar: Public DLECC Calendar
22 Dec
- District Half Day
  
  District Half Day
  
  Date: Dec 22
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
25 Dec
- District - No School
  thru Dec 29
  
  District - No School
  
  Date: Dec 25 - Dec 29
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
1 Jan
- District - No School
  thru Jan 5
  
  District - No School
  
  Date: Jan 1 - Jan 5
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar