MARYGROVE EEC CENTER

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The future of Detroit depends on an investment in its children

We actively enroll year-round and review all Marygrove EEC applications monthly. Contact us at 313-651-8500 or MarygroveCenter@sfish.org for a tour or You may also begin the enrollment process now.

The Early Education Center (EEC), established and operated by Starfish, is part of the Marygrove P-20 education model. What is P-20? An all-in-one campus offering a continuum of support for families starting with prenatal partnership and extending to K-12 and pathways beyond. It is also called Cradle-to-Career. Learn more about P-20 at the official Marygrove Conservancy P-20 site. P-20 is located on the beautiful 53-acre Marygrove Conservancy campus in Northwest Detroit, situated in the Livernois-McNichols community. Click for area map.

Why is P-20 so revolutionary?
P-20 is transforming the educational landscape in Detroit. Grounded in social justice, equitable opportunity, and commitment to community, the P-20 model honors the 90+ year legacy of Marygrove College by elevating it to a new standard of exceptional. By providing access to high-quality education and holistic support services, students and families are empowered to define their own futures and that of their own neighborhoods.

What is the Starfish role?
Based on our nearly 60 years of leadership in early childhood development, Starfish was chosen to establish and operate an exemplary Marygrove Early Education Center (EEC) that sets the foundation for the opportunities on the P-20 campus. Together with the P-20 partners, Starfish will implement and test new best practices that can be replicated regionally and nationally.

Starfish Marygrove EEC Innovations

A new benchmark for education

Starfish and leading University of Michigan education scholars created a full-day culturally responsive curriculum specifically for the Marygrove Early Education Center, focusing on equity, STEM, and social studies. See “Frequently Asked Questions” for more details.

Whole child focus

Integrated behavioral & developmental health services
Informed culture of trauma care

Whole family focus

Parenting classes, prenatal support, childcare
Parent leadership opportunities

A pioneering program for educators

Our ancillary teaching school will build a talent pool of exceptional urban early childhood educators.

Take a virtual tour
Designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, the Marygrove Early Education Center was informed by community neighbors, parents, and children, along with best practices in behavioral health and early childhood education.

The Marygrove EEC space is: