At Mayflower Preschool, the love for learning starts at the beginning.
Licensed by the State of Michigan
www.michigan.gov/michildcare
ACCREDITED THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S
GREAT START TO QUALITY PROGRAM
MAYFLOWER PRESCHOOL
2345 ROBINSON RD SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 459-7386
mayflowerpreschool@outlook.com
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.
The following class(es) have openings for the 24/25 School Year. If you wish to enroll in ​one of our other classes you will automatically be placed on a waitlist.
- Threes / Fours (T, Th, F - morning class)
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.
Young
Five’s
Multi-Age
Enrichment
Licensed by the State of Michigan
www.michigan.gov/michildcare
ACCREDITED THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S
GREAT START TO QUALITY PROGRAM
MAYFLOWER PRESCHOOL
2345 ROBINSON RD SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 459-7386
mayflowerpreschool@outlook.com
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 & Denise
Katie & Zoe
Denise & Christy
Three’s / Fours Program
Our combined 3/4 class builds on all educational concepts, 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. The class has ​two teachers and a maximum of 16 students. Available for students who are turning three ​on or by September 1, 2024.
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, sight 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.
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
2024 / 2025 Executive Council Members
Executive Board
Missi Heemstra, Director
Lindsay VanGelderen, President
Emily Hakim, Vice President
Meredith Henley, Treasurer
Lauren Millard, Secretary
Members at Large
Heather Springett
Whitney Visser
Brooke Murphy
Gretchen Dutcher
Natalie Neil
Angela DeMartin
Desi Mulroy
Dena Shuart
Megan Vanderploeg
Kelsey Deboef
Adrienne Bissell
Katie Glendening
Cameo & Meghann
Young Threes
Patsy & Kotoe
Threes / Fours
Mayflower Staff
2024/2025
Missi
Preschool Director
Erica
Business Manager
Denise & Kristen
Threes
Denise & Christy
Threes
Katie & Zoe
Threes
Ronda & Susan
Fours
Erica & Susie
Young Fives
Ronda & Zoe
Threes
Sarah & Kristen
Fours
Katie & Kristen
Enrichment
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(616) 459-7386
