2026-2027 Enrollment Information
We are Christian Based and a Great Start to Quality Program
We are now enrolling for all programs for 2026-2027! Come in for a tour! We would love to meet you.
3-year-olds
Must be 3 years old before Dec. 1, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-11:45 $1,845 annual tuition $205 monthly payments
Program focus: Building relationships with children and families, positive interactions between staff
and children, a safe and nurturing physical environment and well-designed curricula which is play
based and supports our youngest learners as they transition from a home to a school environment.
1:6/7 teacher to child ratio maximum class size 20 children with 3 teachers
*children turning 4 between Dec. 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 are also eligible for the 4’s program if
they choose (see below)
4-year-olds
Must be 4 years old before Dec. 1, 2026
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-1:00 $3,420 annual tuition $380 monthly payments
Program focus: The learning environment is safe, engaging, and age-appropriate. The program has
a well-designed curriculum that is implemented effectively and addresses the whole child (social-
emotional, physical, academic and spiritual) and brings language/literacy, math/science, art/music to
life through joyful and curiosity-provoking activities and experiences.
1:8/9 teacher to child ratio maximum class size 24 children with 3 teachers
*children turning 5 between Dec. 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 are also eligible for the Young 5’s
program if they choose (see below)
Young 5’s
Must be 5 years old by March 31, 2027
Monday-Thursday 9:15-1:30 $3,978 annual tuition $442 monthly payments
The classroom is similar to a Kindergarten room and staffed with teachers who are knowledgeable
about child development. The class has a low staff-to-child ratio, and an inclusive curriculum that
values each child's background, knowledge base, social/emotional maturity and individual academic
needs. This program “meets children where they are” and supports their growth while building
relationships in a positive Christian environment.
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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 2026-2027 school year will be the preschool's 42nd year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
The 2026-2027 school year will be the preschool's 42nd year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
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Upcoming Events at FHPP...subject to change
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All Programs
Mar. 6 Family Movie Night 5:30-7:30 Mar. 23-26 Spring Conferences Apr. 1-12 Spring Break Apr. 13 school resumes Apr. 22 Dad's Event Apr. 29 Rain date for Dad's Event May 18-21 Summer Camp #1 May 26-29 Summer Camp #2 |
3's Program:
Jan. 8 Blue Day wear blue Feb. 3 Pink Day wear pink Feb. 12 Valentine's Day party 10:45 Mar. 26 Egg hunt Mar. 26 last day for 3's before Spring Break Apr. 16 Purple Day wear purple May 5 Mom's Day Event 10:45 May 12 Summer BD celebration May 12 Last day in the building May 14 Field trip with 4's to Legacy Stables |
4's Program:
Feb. 11 Valentine's Day party 11:45 Feb. 13/16 no school Winter Break Mar. 30 Egg hunt Mar. 30 last day for 3's before Spring Break May 6 Mom's Day Event May 11 Summer BD celebration May 13 Last day in the building May 14 Field trip with 3's to Legacy Stables May 14 Graduation w/ 5's 6:00pm May 15 no school due to field trip taken with 3's on May 14 |
Young 5's
Feb. 12 Valentine's Day party Feb. 16 no school Winter Break Mar. 31 Egg hunt Mar. 31 last day for 5's before Spring Break May 7 Mom's Day Event May 13 Field trip to fishing pond May 14 Last day of school May 14 Graduation w/ 4's 6:00pm |
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. 
Heather rangel
Heather works in both the 3's and 4’s classrooms as an assistant teacher. She graduated from Cornerstone University and worked for many years at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. She and her husband Mike have been married for 18 years and have 4 kiddos – Julian (13), Manny (9), Alanah (7) and Emilio (7). The 3 youngest are all alumni of FHPP. They love to watch and play football together and also love swimming at the beach, in pools, lakes, or at waterparks. Heather loves Jesus, coffee and reading, and in that order! Her favorite verse in the bible is ‘Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above not on early things.’ |
Melissa Bunnell
Melissa is very excited to come back to teaching. She has a Master’s in Elementary Education but took time off when her girls were young and in school. Olivia is now 24 and lives in Cincinnati and Addi is 20 and in her senior year at Northern Michigan University. Melissa and her husband live in Ada and have two dogs, Koda and Lady, to keep them company. She enjoys reading, fresh flowers, playing with her dogs and most of all just being with her daughters who live far away! 
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. |