All Things Preschool

All regular preschool classes meet 8:30-11:15 am.

Preschool is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and our preschool programs are designed with that in mind. We offer a variety of classes, schedules, and enrichment offerings so that you can create a fully customized program that fits the needs of your child and family’s schedule. A partnership with parents is important in a child’s education, so we welcome you to volunteer in the classroom (although it’s not required) and to participate on field trips with your children.

3-year-old Preschools: English & Spanish Immersion

Your child will explore, create, and discover the beginning structures of a classroom routine in this warm introduction to school. Students engage in learning activities to promote academic, social, emotional, spiritual development. Our early childhood teachers help our students discover God’s love and how to share it with others, and equip them to learn how to create positive interactions with classmates and adults. 3-year-old preschools are for children who are toilet-trained and are 3-years-old by September 1. 3-year-old preschools meet two days per week; you can choose either Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, or Tuesday and Friday mornings for Spanish Immersion.

4-year-old Preschools: English & Spanish Immersion

Your child will discover and expand their knowledge of letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and other kindergarten readiness skills in this hands-on class. Our preschool teachers are trained to recognize students’ unique gifts and developmental characteristics, and provide appropriately scaffolded activities for 4-year-olds to learn and grow. 4-year-old preschool classes are for children who are toilet-trained and are 4-years-old by September 1. 4-year-old preschools meet either 3 days or 5 days per week for English, or 3 days per week for Spanish Immersion. 3 day programs meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Junior Kindergarten

The content and teaching style of Junior Kindergarten is perfect if your 5-year-old needs the gift of time before starting kindergarten, or your 4-year-old is ready for an accelerated experience. Our preschool staff can help you make a decision about which class is the best fit for your child. This class is for children who will be 5-years-old by December 1. Junior kindergartens meet all 5 mornings per school week.

• Afternoon Enrichment Classes meet 11:15-3:00 pm, with lunch time as part of the schedule. Students can bring a lunch from home or have a school- provided lunch available for an additional cost.
• Parents can use our afternoon Little Adventurers Preschool Enrichment Classes in conjunction with our morning preschool classes to create a full-day experience; or parents can choose to enroll their children into standalone afternoon enrichment classes on the days their children are not in preschool. Each day has its own focus:

Mondays: Little Travelers

This class provides an extension to our social studies curriculum. Preschoolers experience the world outside of their classroom communities and discover just how big God created our world.

Tuesdays: Little Scientists

Get ready to get down and get “dirty” with science and math! This class offers a STEM-based opportunity for preschoolers and features a project-based, hands-on, child-centered environment. Children make, create, and experiment with all things science and math, building a foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Wednesdays: Little Athletes

Gross motor development is an essential kindergarten readiness skill as well as an important piece of a child’s physical and emotional health. Little Athletes is an enrichment opportunity focused on gross motor development. Every month this class highlights a specific skill where children learn and explore through games and hands-on activities to help strengthen those skills.

Thursdays: Little Explorers Outdoor Program

Students in our Little Explorers preschool program get a taste of our Forest School program and experience God’s creation guided by our HC preschool staff. In tandem with classroom activities, preschoolers learn recycling, bird life, animal tracks, animal homes, and much more.

Fridays: Teacher’s Choice

The Teacher’s Choice class focuses on a different fun and educational theme each month dealing with everything from art, to math, to science. These activities include fine motor, gross motor, creative music and art, and sensory experiences.

2022-2023 preschool application opens on February 1, 2022 at 7 am. You can apply online at our Apply page, with a $75 deposit, or call our admissions at 616.820.2804 to complete the application with us in person.

If you are interested, we enjoy giving tours and scheduling classroom visits for prospective parents! To plan a visit, go to our “Plan Your Visit” page. You can check on class availability or ask questions about the preschool program by contacting our Admissions Department, at 616.820.2806 or filling out our contact form.

If you love our preschool program, you’ll love kindergarten at Holland Christian too! Try out kindergarten at a reduced rate by using the ABC (A Beginning Commitment) Grant given to you if you’re enrolled in our early childhood programs. Families who enroll their child in preschool and then kindergarten and 1st grade the following years at Holland Christian receive a one-time $1,000 grant for $500 off kindergarten and $500 off 1st grade tuition.

• Children need to be 3-years-old for the 3’s program, 4 for the 4’s program and 5 for kindergarten by September 1, 2022, to enroll.
• Children enrolling in junior kindergarten should be 5 by December 1 in order to enroll.
• Preschool children also need to be potty trained by the start of the school year.

• In 3-year-old preschool, children explore, create, play, and discover the beginning structures of a classroom routine. Students engage in learning activities that promote their academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Our early childhood teachers help students discover God’s love and how to share it with others, and equip them to create positive interactions with classmates and adults.
• In our hands-on 4-year-old preschool classes, children discover and expand their knowledge of letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and other kindergarten readiness skills.
• The content and teaching style of junior kindergarten is perfect for 5-year-olds who need the gift of time before starting kindergarten, or for 4-year-olds who are ready for an accelerated experience.
• Our 3-year-old and 4-year-old Spanish Immersion preschool classes have the same goals as their English counterparts except that classes are taught in Spanish. English is used at the beginning of the school year and Spanish is introduced once students are comfortable with the teacher and the daily classroom routine. No previous knowledge of Spanish is expected or required, and it’s truly amazing how much Spanish these little ones are speaking and understanding within just weeks!

All of our preschool and kindergarten teachers hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees in elementary education or early childhood education. Our preschools are licensed by the State of Michigan. Furthermore, Holland Christian Schools holds dual accreditation through Christian Schools International (CSI) and Advanced Ed.

From our youngest learners, all the way through high school, our Christian faith is integrated in all that we do. And not just in things like prayer, devotions, Bible stories, and praise and worship, but in EVERYTHING we do! Our faith is the lens through which we teach all pieces of our rigorous curriculum, handle discipline and student behavior, and manage every detail of the school day. It is a special privilege to partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their children. You can read more about our faith development across all grade levels on our Faith Development page. 

A partnership with parents is important in a child’s education, so we welcome parent volunteers in the classroom in a variety of ways—although it’s not required—and encourage parents to participate on field trips with their children.

• Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and some classes fill quickly, so please apply early to ensure your spot! Preschool applications require a $75 deposit that applies directly to your child’s tuition.
• Preschool applications open on February 1 at 7 am online on our Apply page and continue to accept registration until the classes are full.
• If you run stuck or have questions about the application process or class waiting lists, please contact our admissions team at 616.820.2804 or filling out our contact form.