At Mayflower Preschool, the love for learning starts at the beginning.
enrollment information
Open Enrollment begins Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Online registration opens at 8:00 AM. Placements are made based on the order in which online enrollment is received. Please select more than one choice if possible. Wait-lists will automatically be created. Placement letters will be mailed by January 26, 2024.
There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee ($65/each for additional siblings) and the first month's tuition (50% of reimbursement will be refunded if withdrawal before July 1). All fees are due at time of enrollment. For withdrawals prior to the start of class in September 2024, half of your first month’s tuition deposit amount will be refunded providing the Director is notified of the withdrawal prior to July 1.
who we are, what we do
our mission
To create a warm, loving, learning environment that stimulates creativity and produces an atmosphere conducive to developing a positive self-image for each child.
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If you are passionate about early childhood education and are ready to make a difference in the lives of young children, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Mayflower Preschool (preschool@mayflowerchurch.org). We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team.
Young Three’s Program
Our Young Threes class is designed for our youngest learner. Our teachers instill a love of learning through a nurturing and caring environment by incorporating songs, stories, and educational games into each class. There are two teachers and a maximum of 12 students. Available for students who are turning three after September 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2025.
Three’s Program
Our Three-Year-Old class provides a nurturing atmosphere in which children’s introduction to the educational process is accepting, inviting, and encouraging. Teachers assist students in experiencing a positive separation from home, providing opportunities to work with various media forms, developing listening skills, offering opportunities for large and small motor development, exposing students’ to reading, writing, and math concepts, encouraging growth in social development, and promoting an awareness of health and safety. The students are introduced to Zoophonics, and Handwriting Without Tears. There are two teachers and a maximum of 14 students. Available for students who are turning three on or before September 1, 2024.
Kristen & Missi
Katie & Kristin
Threes
(includes lunch brought from home)
$363 / month
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9:15 am - 12:30 pm
Denise & Christy
Four’s Program
Our Four-Year-Old class further develops all educational concepts introduced in our 3’s program including math, science, and literature, as well as social, emotional, and physical growth. There are many opportunities for making choices, becoming independent thinkers, and developing confidence. Our students have weekly Zoophonics, and Handwriting Without Tears lessons. There are two teachers and a maximum of 16 students. Available for students who are turning four on or by September 1, 2024.
Fours
(includes lunch brought from home)
$373 / month
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Kristen & Sarah
Fours
(includes lunch brought from home)
$455 / month
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Ronda & Susan
Young Five’s Program
This program is designed to give preschoolers who may need an extra year of learning and growing before entering kindergarten. It is recommended that children be able to cut with scissors independently, write their name, and recognize letters and numbers. Although there is free choice/play in this class, it is more curriculum driven. The teachers expand on phonics, handwriting without tears, number and letter recognition, site words and STEM units. There are two teachers and a maximum of 18 students. Available for students who will reach the age of 5 by January 1, 2025 and recommended for students who have completed a 4's program.
Young Fives
(includes lunch brought from home)
$585 / month
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Fri
8:45 am - 12:30 pm
Erica & Susie
Multi-Age Enrichment
Our Enrichment programs offers students the opportunity to participate in an extended preschool curriculum. Teachers focus on music enrichment, adventurous story time, seasonal baking, yoga, and quiet time. For children enrolled in a MWF morning session or a Young Five’s child. There are two teachers for our Enrichment class. This is a multi-age program for students who are turning three by September 1, 2024.
Multi-Age Enrichment
$315 / month
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ronda & Kristen
2023 / 2024
School Calendar
December 22 - January 5
No School | Holiday Break
January 11
Community Open House
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 12
Closed Enrollment for Current Families
January 15
No School | MLK Day
January 17
Open Enrollment for the public
Enrollment opens at 8:00am online
Parent Council
The Mayflower Preschool Parent Council mission is to encourage and facilitate communication between and among parents, teachers, and administration. Additionally, to raise supplemental funds that will enhance the educational programs, teacher professional development and facilities at the Preschool in ways that will have a positive impact on our students. We foster a sense of community and belonging for Mayflower Preschool families.
For more information, please contact the council at mayflowerpreschoolcouncil@gmail.com
2023 / 2024 Executive Council Members
Rachel Sturgeon, President
Lindsay VanGelderen, Vice President
Missi Heemstra, Preschool Director
Treasurer, Desi Mulroy
Secretary, Lauren Millard
Ally McCall
Heather Springett
Brooke Murphy
Natalie Neil
Whitney Visser
Angela DeMartin
Gretchen Dutcher
Mayflower Staff
2023 / 2024
Missi
Preschool Director
Molly
Admin. Director
Meghann & Cameo
Young Threes
Missi & Kristen
Threes
Denise & Christy
Threes
Katie & Kristin
Threes
Kristen & Sarah
Fours
Ronda & Susan
Fours
Patsy
Fours
Ronda & Kristen
Enrichment
Erica & Susie
Young Fives
Get in touch with us.
Mailing Address
2345 Robinson RD SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Email Address
preschool@mayflowerchurch.org
Phone Number
(616) 459-7386