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.

Job Description

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Fundraiser Letter

from Parent Council

Mayflower Staff

2023 / 2024

Mailing Address

2345 Robinson RD SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Email Address

preschool@mayflowerchurch.org

Phone Number

(616) 459-7386

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