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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center

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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center is a public school in Waterford, Michigan that is part of Waterford School District. It serves 450 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

450 Students

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6010 Hatchery Rd

Waterford, MI 48329 View local requests

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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center

$4,931

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projects for technology

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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center has received support from 34 individuals from Michigan and 8 individuals out-of-state.

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A.J. Stepanski Early Childhood Center

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