- Marietta City Schools
- Early Learning Center
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Welcome to the Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center.
We are the newest school within the Marietta City school district, opening in August 2018.
Our mission is simple: We are committed to encouraging student voice and laying a solid foundation for literacy and social emotional learning.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Registration for the 2022-2023 will open February 1, 2022 and close March 31, 2022. Families will be notified of acceptance the week of April 4, 2022. In order for acceptance to be confirmed ALL required registration documents should be uploaded into Registration Gateway. See below for required registration documents. Any registrations completed after March 31, 2022 will be placed on a waitlist.
IN PERSON TOURS ARE RESUMING January 18, 2022. Tours will occur on Tuesdays at 10:00AM & 11:00AM. Reservations are required. Please call our front office at 678-919-4590 to secure a spot.
To be eligible for the 2022-2023 school year: Your child must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1, 2022 and live within Marietta City Schools District. Look up Address
If assistance is needed with registration please conact our front office at 678-919-4590.
Required documents at time of registration:
*Proof of residence-Lease or tax bill (all families including employees)
*Utility bill
*Birth Certificate
*Social Security card or waiver
*Form 3231-Immunization (time extension can be granted)
*Form 3300-Hearing, dental, vision, nutrition (time extension can be granted)
*Marietta City School Employees: ELC Employee Agreement
**The Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center has a set number of seats. If more children register than seats available, a lottery will occur. The lottery will be electronic and overseen by Central Office. The following weights will apply to the lottery and are cumulative. For example, if you are a resident and employee you will have two opportunities to qualify for a seat.
1) All Marietta City Residents will have their name in the lottery once.
2) All Marietta City Employees will have their name in the lottery once.
3) All Marietta City Residents who live in a zoned elementary school area whose 3rd grade reading scores are below 50% will have their name in the lottery once.
Location: 377 Henry Drive. Marietta, Georgia 30064
School Day Hours: 7:45a.m.-2:15 p.m. (Before School Care and After School Care will be offered at a cost)
Click here for Before and After School Care information
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transporting to and from the Early Learning Center daily.
Teacher/Student Classroom Ratio: Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center will follow the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten
recommended guidelines for teacher/child ratio.- Pre-Kindergarten (four years of age) 1:11 with a class size of 22 children
The Early Learning Center is a uniform center.
- Non-embroidered polo-style shirt in light or navy blue from any store you choose
- Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center Spiritwear T-Shirts (available to purchase)
- Button down shirt and blouses in light or navy blue
- Comfortable bottoms and shoes that will allow for free movement and play
School Nutrition: Lunch is offered at a cost of $2.45 per meal. Families may complete a free and reduced lunch application. (CLICK HERE to Complete)
Families may add funds to your child's lunch account by following this link: My Payments Plus
For any School Nutrition related questions or concerns contact the Office of School Nutrition; 770-422-3500
Instructional Focus:
The Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center implements the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) following a framework gleaned from several scientific research-based frameworks/programs.- Frogstreet Excel PK program
- Read Right from the Start
- Handwriting without Tears
- Social Emotional Learning: Conscious Discipline
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CONTACTS
Christine Ramirez
Director of Early Learning
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: (770) 422-3500 ext. 7633Meredith Crittenden
Early Learning Coordinator
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: (770) 422-3500 ext. 7639Graciela Herrero
Early Learning Office Manager
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: (678) 919-4590Karen Kresak
Community Preschool Teacher
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: (770) 422-3500 ext. 7649