Forest Hills Presbyterian Preschool is committed to protecting the health of our children, families, staff, and community. We are creating policies to respond to COVID-19 with guidance from the Michigan Departments of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Health and Human Services, in accordance with best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with everyone's well-being in mind. To limit the potential spread of COVID-19, we will be making some temporary changes to our programming that include robust cleaning and disinfecting procedures and minimizing opportunities for person-to-person exposure (e.g., an infected person spreading respiratory droplets through actions such as coughing, sneezing, or talking). 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.
Enrollment for 2021-2022
We are currently enrolling in our 3's, 4's and Young 5's programs for next year. Enrollment forms are available below. Tours for new families can be scheduled by emailing the preschool office. They will be available Monday-Friday from 1:15-3:30pm. One adult per family and no children please. preschool@fhpcusa.org
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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 25 years and counting.
The 2020-2021 school year marks the preschool's 36th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
The 2020-2021 school year marks the preschool's 36th year of operation! Each year we provide a nurturing, Christian preschool experience for approximately 70 children.
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Upcoming Events at FHPP.......
Visitors are not permitted at this time.
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3's Program:
Mar. 18 Hearing and vision screening Mar. 25 Egg hunt Mar. 25 Last day before Spring Break Apr. 13 Preschool resumes for 3's Apr. 13 Spring photo day Apr. 15 Purple day |
4's Program:
Mar. 17 Hearing and vision screening Mar. 29 Egg hunt Mar. 29 Last day of school before Spring Break Apr. 12 Preschool resumes for 4's Apr. 14 Spring photo day |
Young 5's Program:
Mar. 17-18 Hearing and vision screening Mar. 30 Egg hunt Mar. 30 Last day before Spring break Apr. 12 Preschool resumes for Young 5's April 13-14 Spring photo days |
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!! |