Preschool Enrollment Open House!
We are enrolling in all programs for the 2024-2025 preschool year! More enrollment information can be found below the slide show.
Come and visit us at our open house on Wednesday April 17 from 5:30-7:00 to learn more about our program!
Come and visit us at our open house on Wednesday April 17 from 5:30-7:00 to learn more about our program!
Summer Camps now Enrolling
#1 May 20-23: 9:15-12:45 “The Oregon Trail”
Hop on board our wagon train and travel out West. We will be panning for gold, riding horses, making a quilt and playing pioneer games. It’s a dangerous journey but we will keep all of our cowboys and cowgirls safe.
#2 May 28-31: 9:15-12:45 “Race to Space”
Get ready to blast off into outer space! Learn about our solar system and explore new galaxies while avoiding meteor showers. Watch out for aliens!
Camps are theme based, and include: games, songs, stories, art activities, projects, outdoor play, large group and small group activities and special events from time to time. The children bring sack lunches to Summer Camp each day. NO TREE NUTS / PEANUTS
Enrollment: Camps are open to children currently enrolled in the program, siblings of currently enrolled children, children from the community, and children who are enrolled in the Preschool Program in the 4’s and Young 5’s for the following year. Everyone must have turned 3 by Dec. 1, 2023, and must be potty trained. Children may enroll in one or both camps. The fee is $125.00 per session
More information and enrollment flyer attached below
Hop on board our wagon train and travel out West. We will be panning for gold, riding horses, making a quilt and playing pioneer games. It’s a dangerous journey but we will keep all of our cowboys and cowgirls safe.
#2 May 28-31: 9:15-12:45 “Race to Space”
Get ready to blast off into outer space! Learn about our solar system and explore new galaxies while avoiding meteor showers. Watch out for aliens!
Camps are theme based, and include: games, songs, stories, art activities, projects, outdoor play, large group and small group activities and special events from time to time. The children bring sack lunches to Summer Camp each day. NO TREE NUTS / PEANUTS
Enrollment: Camps are open to children currently enrolled in the program, siblings of currently enrolled children, children from the community, and children who are enrolled in the Preschool Program in the 4’s and Young 5’s for the following year. Everyone must have turned 3 by Dec. 1, 2023, and must be potty trained. Children may enroll in one or both camps. The fee is $125.00 per session
More information and enrollment flyer attached below
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Beach Week 2024
Enrollment for next Year 2024-2025
Come in for a tour! We would love to meet you! Call or email Preschool@fhpcusa.org / 616-957-3239
Come in for a tour, get on our enrollment list for the class of your choice!
3's: Tue/Thur 9:00-11:45 2 .75 hours daily (5.5 hours weekly) $185/month
4's: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-1:00 4 hours daily (16 hours weekly) $350 / month
Young 5's : Mon-Tues-Wed-Thur 9:15-1:30 4.25 hours daily (17 hours per week) $415/month
Enrollment forms attached below
3's: Tue/Thur 9:00-11:45 2 .75 hours daily (5.5 hours weekly) $185/month
4's: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-1:00 4 hours daily (16 hours weekly) $350 / month
Young 5's : Mon-Tues-Wed-Thur 9:15-1:30 4.25 hours daily (17 hours per week) $415/month
Enrollment forms attached below
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brochure__2024-2025_pg_2.docx |
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Who we are...
FHPC Preschool is part of Forest Hills Church and a part of their mission to the community it serves. We believe that every child is created and loved by God, as declared in the Old and New Testaments and revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere that allows the preschool child to experience God's love and a program that expands the preschooler's social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth. Being NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited for over 25 years and part of Michigan's Great Start to Quality program ensures parents that they are choosing an outstanding preschool program.
The 2023-2024 school year marks the preschool's 39th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
The 2023-2024 school year marks the preschool's 39th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
Upcoming Events at FHPP...
All Programs
Mar. 18-21 conferences Mar. 19 evening conferences Mar 27-Apr. 7 no school Spring Break Apr. 8 school resumes Apr. 17 open house for children/families enrolled for 2024-2025 5:30-7:00 Apr. 23 Trike-a-Thon/picnic with families 5:30 May 16 4's and 5's Graduation ceremony 6:00 May 20-23 camp week #1 May 28-31 camp week #2 |
3's Program:
Mar. 21 fire drill Mar. 26 Easter egg hunt Mar. 26 last day before Spring break Apr. 9 return to school Apr. 9 purple day Apr. 11 hearing and vision screening Apr. 18 Spring photos Apr. 18 tornado drill May 7 Mother's Day activities May 14 summer birthdays celebration May 16 field trip to Legacy Stables May 16 last day of school |
4's Program:
Mar. 22 fire drill Mar. 25 Easter egg hunt Mar. 25 last day before Spring break Apr. 8 return to school Apr. 10 Bible story Apr. 10 hearing and vision screening Apr. 17 Spring photos Apr. 19 tornado drill May 8 Mother's Day Activities May 13 summer birthdays celebration May 17 field trip to Legacy Stables May 17 last day of school |
Young 5's
Mar. 21 fire drill Mar. 26 Easter egg hunt Mar. 26 last day before Spring break Apr. 8 return to school Apr. 10 hearing and vision screening Apr. 15 Field trip to sugar shack Apr. 17 Spring photos Apr. 18 tornado drill May 9 Mother's Day Activities May 16 field trip to fishing pond May 16 last day of school |
Meet Our Staff
All of our classrooms are staffed with warm and loving teachers who work together to achieve an interesting and challenging curriculum, with a teacher/child ratio of approximately 1:7 for our 3's Program; 1:9 in our 4's Program; and 1:9 in our Young 5's Program.
Each of our staff members hold degrees or certifications in Education, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, or Child Development. They are also CPR and Pediatric First certified, and have been Red Cross trained to use the Defibrillator, Asthma First Aid, and Epi Pen injections. All staff must frequently update their skills by attending classes in Early Childhood Development on an annual basis.
Each of our staff members hold degrees or certifications in Education, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, or Child Development. They are also CPR and Pediatric First certified, and have been Red Cross trained to use the Defibrillator, Asthma First Aid, and Epi Pen injections. All staff must frequently update their skills by attending classes in Early Childhood Development on an annual basis.
Sue Clay
Sue has been a parent and a teacher at FHPP before taking over as the preschool’s Director. She graduated from Hope College and earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Aquinas College. Sue and her husband, Sean have three children. Nick is grown and working. Mitch is lives in downtown GR and travels a lot. Bridgett is a sophomore at Aquinas College. She plays hockey and rides horses. They live in Alto on a 40 acre “farm” with 2 horses, 3 dogs, and 4 barn cats. Sara Meyers
Sara and her husband, Patrick, have been married for 34 years and have 4 children. Sara graduated from Calvin College and has taught preschool and kindergarten for almost 9 years. In her spare time, Sara enjoys participating in 5K races, walking, attending her son’s Cross Country meets, spending time with her family, and baking. |
Traci Zuzelski
Traci's 3 children attended FHPP and she has been a substitute teacher in our program for many years. More Info to follow! Shari Lind
Shari and her husband Dan have been married for 33 years and have two grown children. They live on 11 acres in Alto. Shari's love for early childhood began when she acted as a substitute teacher in a Pre-Primary impaired class. Shari has an associates degree in Child Development and has been teaching preschool for 16 years. Shari enjoys reading, crafting, relaxing on their pontoon boat and spending time with her family. Melissa Thiede
Melissa works in the Young 5’s classroom. She has been happily married to her husband Matt for 22 years and they have two wonderful children – a daughter Serena, who is a freshman in college and a son, Christian who is a junior at FHC. Melissa loves dogs and is a dog momma to their 5 year old adorable Havanese, Candice. Melissa spends her free time papercrafting/scrapbooking and loves golfing, sitting poolside and hanging out with her family |
Cory Sutter
Cory and her husband, Ed have been married for 24 years and have 4 girls, and a cat. She went to Western Michigan University and graduated with a degree in Special Education and a minor in Art Education. She got her first job in Battle Creek teaching Special Education when she discovered how much she loved the early childhood stage. Missy Bonner
Missy has been married for 23 years and has 3 children. Alexis is a sophomore at Calvin College, Mitch is a senior at Forest Hills Central and AJ is in the 4th grade at Pine Ridge Elementary. Missy volunteers for Paws With a Cause and is currently fostering a chocolate lab puppy. She loves reading, the TV show “Fixer Upper”, beach vacations and scuba diving. |