Spring is in the air and it is time for the First Presbyterian Preschool Car Wash fundraiser. You can help Holland stay bright, shiny and happy with a clean car! Place your order on the sign up sheet in the Narthex or talk to Amy Berarducci. Ticket prices are $6 for a quality wash and half the proceeds go to the Preschool. Thank you for your help! Tickets will be on sale through March 28.
This consists of current preschool families, former preschool families, and church members and will run from Monday, 1-25 through Monday, 2-1. Please mail the application and deposit no sooner than Sat. 1-23 to Heidi Taylor, 1525 Perry St Holland 49424. Call her at 786-9285 if you have any questions.
The First Presbyterian Church Preschool has a new web site. Please click here to visit!
Thank you for your interest in our preschool! We are very proud of our preschool and would invite you to call us with further questions or to set up a visit.
Our Program
• Seeks growth of the whole child: physical, intellectual, social and emotional.
• Provides a balance of structured and unstructured activities.
• Fosters an atmosphere, which accepts each child as a unique child of God with his/her own special needs and gifts.
• Offers a warm, supportive environment in which children can make choices, explore, and experiment.
Our Staff
Program Coordinator: Heather Wolterink
• B.A. in Elementary Ed from Hope College
• Taught elementary school for 8 years
• Heather’s 3 children attended First Presbyterian Preschool where she served on the Board for three terms
The Program Coordinator provides continuity in the program’s development and is instrumental in the communication between the teachers, church, and the preschool board.
3 Year Old Class Teacher: Julie Huisingh
• B.A. from Hope College
• Served as a member of the Board during the years her children attended our preschool
• Program Coordinator of FPP from 1997-1999
• She has taught our 3 year old class since 2002
4 Year Old Class Teacher: Megan Heller
• B.A. in Elementary Ed from DePauw University
• Has taught in a special education center
• Program Coordinator and substitute teacher at First United Methodist Preschool (F.U.N.) in Holland for five years
• Megan joined the First Presbyterian Preschool staff in 1990
Board
The Preschool is operated by a democratically elected volunteer Board consisting of current First Presbyterian Preschool parents.
Classes
Two classes for 3 Year Olds…
(Must be three by September 1)
Tuesday/Thursday AM 9:15 – 11:30
Tuesday/Thursday PM 12:45 – 3:00
Two Classes for 4 Year Olds…
(Must be four by December 1)
Mon/Wed/Fri AM 9:15 – 11:30
Mon/Wed/Fri PM 12:45 – 3:00
For questions or enrollment, please call Heidi Taylor at 616.786.9285
Membership & Responsiblities
Membership consists of all parents or guardians of the children enrolled in our preschool. As cooperative members, our parents are expected to assume the following responsibilities:
• Assist the teacher at preschool 4-5 times per semester
• Participate as a committee member for special events once or twice a year
• Attend the orientation session
** A non-cooperative option is available for a fee.