Wayne RESA Early Childhood Center

Burger Baylor Campus Conversion

The Wayne RESA Office and Conference Space at the Burger Baylor Campus in Inkster will be converted into an Early Childhood Center. There will be up to four Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Pre-K classrooms, anticipated to open in Fall 2026.

The Early Childhood Center will serve as a model Pre-K program, include one-way observation spaces, and support our Teacher Apprentice program. This change is driven by data identifying this zip code as an underserved area for early childhood education and in service of meeting our PreK for All expansion goals. Finally, this will offer Wayne RESA the opportunity to directly serve students.

Wayne RESA Facilities & Infrastructure EnhancementsFrequently Asked Questions

Why is Wayne RESA making these facility changes?

These changes support our mission to expand equitable access to PreK education, improve service delivery, and enhance professional learning spaces for educators.

When will the Burger Baylor Campus Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) PreK school open?

We anticipate opening in Fall 2026.

Will these changes affect the Burger Baylor School for Autism?

No. Garden City Public Schools will continue to operate the Burger Baylor School for Autism. The changes apply to the WRESA office and conference space only. WRESA staff at the current Burger Baylor site will be moving to the Wayne RESA Annex.

How is this work being funded?

Wayne RESA received a one-time $10 million appropriation in the FY25 School Aid Budget and will also invest our General Fund dollars to complete these projects.