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WELCOME TO THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Step into the heart of the Bay-Waveland School District's Early Learning Center, where the magic of learning unfolds every day. Nestled within our vibrant community, we are delighted to offer an enchanting educational haven for our youngest tigers - the fearless and curious 3 and 4-year-olds of our district.

Here, we ignite the spark of curiosity and nurture the seeds of knowledge in an environment buzzing with joy and exploration. Our center is a sanctuary where giggles and curiosity harmonize, and where each child's unique potential blossoms.

Led by a team of passionate educators and dedicated staff, we're on a mission to sculpt bright futures. With boundless enthusiasm and care, we craft engaging experiences that weave together play, discovery, and education, sculpting our youngest tigers into confident learners ready to pounce on the challenges of tomorrow.

We firmly believe that education knows no bounds, which is why we proudly offer a Pre-K programs to every child within our district. It's not just about ABCs and 123s; it's about fostering a love for learning that will propel our young minds to reach for the stars.

Join us at the Early Learning Center, where each day is an adventure, and where we're sculpting the resilient spirits and inquisitive minds of our youngest tigers, preparing them to roar with confidence into a world of endless possibilities.

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Early Learning Center News

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    Jul 6, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’› Attention Tiger NationπŸ’™πŸ’› We need your help to keep our students' meals free! To continue providing free meals...

    πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’› Attention Tiger NationπŸ’™πŸ’› We need your help to keep our students' meals free! To continue providing free meals, please complete the meal application at the li...nk below: πŸ’™πŸ’› https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application πŸ’™πŸ’› Save time by listing all students within the same household on ONE application. Here's what you'll need before starting: πŸ’™ The names and incomes of every member of your household πŸ’› The school, grade, and birthdate of every student in your household πŸ’™ Household case numbers if you participate in SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR Your support is crucial in ensuring our students have access to nutritious meals. Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to our students! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. #TigerNation


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    Jul 5, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    πŸ’™πŸ’›Hey Tiger Nation!πŸ’™πŸ’› We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring and looking for passionate individuals to join our...

    πŸ’™πŸ’›Hey Tiger Nation!πŸ’™πŸ’› We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring and looking for passionate individuals to join our amazing team! If you're enthusiastic, dedic...ated, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. To apply for these and all open positions, please visit our district website at www.bwsd.org Join our team! Let's make this school year the best one yet!πŸ’™πŸ’›#JoinOurTeam #TigerNation #NowHiring


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    Jul 2, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    πŸ’™πŸ’›We are thrilled to welcome back Mrs. Joann Mestayer as the Director of our Early Learning Center for the 2024-2025 s...

    πŸ’™πŸ’›We are thrilled to welcome back Mrs. Joann Mestayer as the Director of our Early Learning Center for the 2024-2025 school year. Mrs. Mestayer brings a wealth ...of experience to her new role, beginning her 5th year of administrative experience and boasting an impressive 21 years in the field of education. She has been a part of the BWSD family for 12 years. Mrs. Mestayer shares her excitement for the upcoming year: "I am thrilled to welcome the tiniest tigers to another great year of Pre-K! We look forward to a year filled with fun, learning, and growth as we embark on this exciting journey together. Start ahead. Stay ahead." Let's give Mrs. Mestayer a warm welcome as she leads our littlest tigers to success! πŸ’™πŸ’›#EarlyLearning #Education #PreK #WelcomeBack #BWSD #TigerPride



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    Jun 19, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    Get Stitched & Printed is fully stocked on Bay-Waveland Early Learning Center uniform shirts, long sleeve shirts and swe...

    Get Stitched & Printed is fully stocked on Bay-Waveland Early Learning Center uniform shirts, long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts! Come in or order online! https://www.getstitchedandprinted.com/…/bay-waveland-e…/889… Tag and share! Thanks!


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    Jun 17, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    Please use the below link to schedule your PRE-K4 registration appointment. This appointment is required for all NEW stu...

    Please use the below link to schedule your PRE-K4 registration appointment. This appointment is required for all NEW students. Please contact our office at 228-466-4171 if you have any questions.


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    Jun 10, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    Information for NEW Pre-K 4 scholars. Previous Pre-K 3 students attending Pre-K 4 for the 2024-2025 school year are cons...

    Information for NEW Pre-K 4 scholars. Previous Pre-K 3 students attending Pre-K 4 for the 2024-2025 school year are considered returning students and will be receiving a separate email at a later date.


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    May 30, 2024 Β· Early Learning Center

    🌞 Celebrating Our Amazing Pre-K Staff! β€œHats Off” to an amazing school year 🌞 Today marks the last work day for ou...

    🌞 **Celebrating Our Amazing Pre-K Staff! β€œHats Off” to an amazing school year 🌞** Today marks the last work day for our incredible Pre-K staff. Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have made this year truly special for our little ones. We are immensely grateful for everything you do to nurture, educate, and inspire our scholars every single day. We may have wished some β€œsee you later” and welcomed a new family member to the ELC family as we learned more about... each other and celebrated the bonds we created this year. Wishing each of you a restful and joyful summer break! Enjoy your well-deserved time off, and we look forward to seeing you recharged and ready for another fantastic year ahead! Thank you for all you do! 🌟 #Gratitude #PreKStaff #SummerBreak #ThankYou