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. The preschool holds a 4 star rating through Michigan's Great Start to Quality program as well as achieving and maintaining NAEYC accreditation (National Association for the Education of Young Children) for 23 years and counting.
The 2019-2020 is our school's 35th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
The 2019-2020 is our school's 35th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
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Openings for Current Year 2019-2020
Enrollment forms for the 2019-2020 school year can be emailed to you, mailed via the USPS, downloaded from the website (see below) or picked-up at the church. We encourage people to come and visit us, take a tour of our program and meet everyone. Once we have received completed enrollment forms with appropriate payment, a confirmation email will be sent. Enrollment will continue until programs meet capacity. Wait lists will be started once programs are full. If you would like to arrange a tour or need program information, email us at preschool@fhpcusa.org or call 616-957-3239.
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3 Year Olds (3 openings ) Tues. and Thur. ; 9:15 AM — 11:45 AM
$152 per month; Sept. - May Must turn 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2019 |
4 Year Olds (full-waitlist)
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM $286 per month; Sept.-May Must turn 4 years old by Dec.1, 2019 Children bring a lunch |
Young 5's (3 openings)
Mon-Thur 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM $353 per month; Sept-May Must turn 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2019 Children bring a lunch |
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NExt Year Enrollment for 2020-2021
Open/Community enrollment will begin on Monday January 13.
Enrollment brochures will be available beginning December 1, 2019
3's Program 4's Program Young 5's Program
3 years old by Dec. 1, 2020 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2020 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2020
Tues/Thur 9:00-11:30am M/W/F 9:00 am-12:45pm Mon-Thur 9:15am-1:15pm
$158 monthly $294 monthly $365 monthly
children bring a lunch children bring a lunch
Enrollment brochures will be available beginning December 1, 2019
3's Program 4's Program Young 5's Program
3 years old by Dec. 1, 2020 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2020 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2020
Tues/Thur 9:00-11:30am M/W/F 9:00 am-12:45pm Mon-Thur 9:15am-1:15pm
$158 monthly $294 monthly $365 monthly
children bring a lunch children bring a lunch
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Upcoming Events at FHPP.......
Jan. 13 Open community enrollment for 2020-2021 school year
Jan. 17 Scholastic book orders due
Jan. 20 No school Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 26 Sledding with Dad breakfast 9:00-11:00am
Mar. 6 Family Night
Mar. 10 No School - building being used for voting
Mar. 23-26 Conference week
Mar. 23 Hearing and vision re-screening
Mar. 24 Evening conferences
Mar. 31 Conference comp day for 3's teachers no school
Apr. 1 Conference comp day for 4's and Young 5's teachers no school
Apr. 2- 12 Spring break
April 13 Classes resume
Jan. 17 Scholastic book orders due
Jan. 20 No school Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 26 Sledding with Dad breakfast 9:00-11:00am
Mar. 6 Family Night
Mar. 10 No School - building being used for voting
Mar. 23-26 Conference week
Mar. 23 Hearing and vision re-screening
Mar. 24 Evening conferences
Mar. 31 Conference comp day for 3's teachers no school
Apr. 1 Conference comp day for 4's and Young 5's teachers no school
Apr. 2- 12 Spring break
April 13 Classes resume
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3's Program:
Jan. 16 Bible story Jonah and the Whale Feb. 4 Pink day wear pink Feb. 6 Fire drill Feb. 6 Bible story - David and Goliath Feb. 11 Tornado drill Feb. 13 Valentine's day party 10:30 Feb. 27 Vet visit 10:15 Dr. Saldivia Mar. 3 Yellow day wear yellow Mar. 3 Vision and hearing screening Mar. 17 Lock down drill Mar. 19 Bible story -Easter story Mar. 26 Easter egg hunt Mar. 26 Last day before Spring break |
4's Program:
Jan.15 Bible story - Jonah and the Whale Jan. 17 Fire drill Feb. 5 Bible story -David and Goliath Feb. 7 Fire drill Feb. 10 Tornado drill Feb. 12 Valentine's Day party 12:15 Feb. 19 Vet visit 10:15 Dr. Johnson Mar. 2 Vision and hearing screening Mar. 9 Lock down drill Mar. 18 Bible story - Easter story Mar.30 Easter egg hunt Mar. 30 Last day before Spring break |
Young 5's Program:
Jan. 15 Bible Story - Jonah and the Whale Jan. 16 Field trip to Family Friends Vet 12:30 Feb. 5 Bible story -David and Goliath Feb. 6 Fire drill Feb. 11 Tornado drill Feb. 13 Valentine's Day party 12:45 Feb. 20 Dr. Stephanie visits 9:45 (pending) Mar. 2-3 Vision and hearing screening Mar. 11 Lock down drill Mar. 18 Bible story - Easter story Mar. 30 Easter egg hunt Mar. 31 Last day before Spring break |
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 1:6 for our 3's Program; 1:8 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 or Early Childhood 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 and Red Cross Disaster Intervention Programs on an annual basis.
Each of our staff members hold degrees or certifications in Education or Early Childhood 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 and Red Cross Disaster Intervention Programs 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 finishing his senior year at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. He plans to live and work in the Miami area. Bridgett is a senior at Lowell High School. She plays hockey and rides horses. They live in Alto on a 40 acre “farm” with 3 horses, 1 Pony, 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. 
Leslie Traughber
Leslie and her husband, Josh, have 3 beautiful children – Jackson (11), Claire (9) and Mykalin (7). Leslie taught kindergarten and 3rd grade before staying home with her children. She enjoys watching her children in their activities which include gymnastics, football and baseball. In her free time she enjoys reading, looking at cook books and baking and cooking with her family. Leslie enjoys watching children navigate through the process of learning, especially the early years of literacy. |
Sarah DeBaets
Sarah has been married to Brian for 17 years. They have 3 boys; Wesley is 5, Miles is 11, and Josiah is 12. Life is busy and fun with 3 boys. Sarah says she has been blessed to stay at home with her boys but now that her youngest is in Kindergarten, she is very excited to begin working with a wonderful group of 5 year olds. Sarah has been involved in children’s ministries at her church for many years, as well as having a leadership roll in MOPS, small groups and women’s ministries. In her spare time she enjoys reading, baking, playing games and spending time with extended family and friends. 
Nicole Ott
Nicole has been married for 20 years and has 3 boys. Cole is a senior at Forest Hills Central. Xavier is a sophomore at Forest Hills Central and Anthony is in the 8th grade and is home schooled. All 3 of her boys play travel hockey. Nicole earned her degree at the University of Wisconsin and has taught Pre-k and Kindergarten. She loves to read, learn new things, travel, fish and go to Michigan beaches. |
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. 
Becky Franciscotty
Becky and her husband Mario have been married for 16 years and have 3 children: Jadyn 12, Gideon 10, and Lydia 8. Becky has had the privilege of staying home with her children and is passionate about child development and the importance of learning thru play. In her free time Becky enjoys playing games and spending time outdoors with her family. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. However, her latest hobby is learning to care for their newest family addition: chickens!! |