Covid 19 Statement; We have created a plan that outlines the recommended practices and strategies we use to protect the health of our children, staff, and families while at the same time ensuring that children are experiencing developmentally appropriate and responsive interactions and environments. We will continue to monitor the CDC and Kent County Health Department for guidance.
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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. 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 26 years and counting.
The 2021-2022 school year marks the preschool's 37th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
The 2021-2022 school year marks the preschool's 37th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
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Upcoming Events at FHPP...
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All Programs:
Jan. 30 Sledding w/ Dad event Feb. 18-21 No School Mar. 4 Family Night TBD Mar. 21-22 Vision/Hearing Screening Mar. 21-24 Spring conferences Mar. 22 Evening conferences Apr. 11 School Resumes after Spring Break Apr. 18-19 Spring school picture day Apr. 20 Visitation night for Fall 2022-2023 programs May 16-19 Summer Camp #1 May 23-26 Summer Camp #2 |
3's Program:
Feb. 8 Vet Visit Dr. Saldivia Feb. 15 Valentine's Day party Mar. 1 Green Day Mar. 24 Last day before Spring Break Apr. 14 Egg hunt May 3 Mom's day event May 10 Last day in buidling May 12 Field trip to Legacy Stables |
4's Program:
Jan. 4 Bible Story w/ Miss Ash Jan. 7 Vet Visit Dr. Johnson Feb. 15 Valentine's Day party Mar. 16 Bible Story w/ Miss Ash Mar. 28 Last day before Spring Break Apr. 13 Bible Story w/Miss Ash Apr. 15 Egg hunt May 4 Mom's Day event May 11 Last day in building May 12 Graduation Ceremony May 13 Field trip to Legacy Stables |
Young 5's Program:
Feb. 14 Valentine's Day party Mar. 28 Last day before Spring Break Apr. 14 Egg hunt May 5 Mom's Day event May 11or 12 Field trip TBD May 12 field trip or last day in the building May 12 Graduation Ceremony |
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 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. 
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. |
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. 
Amanda Rettig
Info coming soon! |
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. |