Office: (231) 865-4102
Fax: (231) 865-4103
Program Directors
Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Programs at Fruitport Community Schools offer families of young children many opportunities for care, growth, and learning. Our programs ensure a safe and secure environment that promotes each child’s individual development.
We are proud to offer child care for children ages six weeks to five years old, before/after school care for elementary children, and Summer Fun Camp for children who have attended elementary school. In addition, three and four-year-olds have the opportunity to attend Child’s World Tuition Preschool, Head Start, or Great Start Readiness preschool programs.
For more information on any of our listed programs, please click the plus sign on the appropriate box below or contact our office.
Pam Bergey
Director ECC, SAC, SFC & Child's World Preschool
Jennifer Botbyl
Director GSRP & Head Start
Registration for Tuition Preschool 2025/26
We are currently adding names to our waitlist for Child's World Preschool. Please email Erin Murphy at emurphy@fruitportschools.net or call 231-865-4111 for additional information or to get on the waitlist.
For the Great Start Readiness Program and Head Start Preschool, click on the program below for more information.
Child's World Preschool
What is it:
Tuition-Based Preschool Program
Qualifications:
Children age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2025
Cost:
3-day classes - $275 per quarter
2-day classes - $230 per quarter
$50 Registration Fee - Prices are subject to change
Location:
Fruitport Early Childhood Center
Session Times:
4 Year-Olds M & F 9:15-11:45 and Wed. 10:15-12:45
3 Year-Olds T & Th 9:15-11:45
Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.
For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center @ 231-865-4111 or pbergey@fruitportschools.net
Early Childhood Center Child Care
What is it:
Childcare for young children offering well-planned environments that support children's health and safety while fostering learning through play. The staff is comprised of caring and nurturing people whose goal is your child's well-being and happiness.
Please click here for the ECC Handbook
Qualifications:
Ages 6 weeks through 5 years old
Preschool-aged children must be potty trained.
Cost:
See schedule form below:
ECC Schedule Form
Location:
Early Childhood Center inside the Fruitport Middle School.
Session Times:
Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Care is also available on snow days, during school breaks, and during the summer.
Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.
For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center at 231-865-4111 or Erin Murphy at emurphy@fruitportschools.net.
Great Start Readiness Program Preschool
What is it:
Great Start Readiness is a state-funded preschool program for children who are 4 years old. This high-quality program encourages the development of children to prepare them for successful entry into Kindergarten using developmentally appropriate practices.
Qualifications:
Priority is given to families who reside in the Fruitport Community Schools or Mona Shores Public School Districts. Children must be 4 years old by December 1 of the current school year with priority given to children with birthdays on or before September 1.
Cost: Free
Location:
Shettler Elementary and Beach Elementary in the Fruitport Community Schools District.
Ross Park Elementary in the Mona Shores School District.
Session Times:
Full-day sessions (8:15 - 3:45) Monday through Thursday each week. Times may vary slightly each year.
Meals:
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided.
Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.
GSRP APPLICATIONS
To apply for GSRP please complete this form and someone from the enrollment office will contact you to begin enrollment.
The following documents are needed to COMPLETE your child's application.
- Child's Birth Certificate (Proof of Age - Child’s birth certificate, affidavit of parentage, or hospital birth record)
- Proof of 2023 Household Income (1040 or w2s preferred) If you receive food stamps, the only proof needed is proof of your SNAP benefits. If anyone received ANY unemployment benefits in 2023, an end-of-the-year statement must be turned in, as well as W2(s) or 1040.
- Child's Medical Insurance Card
- Proof of residency (current utility bill if living in Fruitport/Mona Shores districts only)
- Up-to-date immunization record
For questions, email Jennifer at jbotbyl@muskegonisd.org or call 231-865-2497
Head Start Preschool
What is It:
Head Start is a federally funded preschool program for low-income families with children ages 3 and 4. We partner with parents to help ensure their children's basic needs are met so they have the freedom to learn, interact with peers, and grow intellectually.
Qualifications:
Families must meet income eligibility requirements. Keep in mind that eligibility does not ensure placement into the program. Priority is given to families who reside in the Fruitport Community Schools or Mona Shores Public School Districts. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by December 1 of the current school year with priority given to children with birthdays on or before September 1.
Cost:
Free
Location:
Shettler Elementary in the FCS District.
Ross Park Elementary in the MS District.
Session Times:
Full-day sessions (8:15 - 3:45) Monday through Thursday each week. Times may vary slightly each year.
Meals:
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided.
Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.
HEAD START APPLICATIONS
If your child is income-eligible for the Head Start Program, please complete this form and someone from the enrollment office will contact you to begin enrollment.
The following documents are needed to COMPLETE your child's application.
- Child's Birth Certificate (Proof of Age - Child’s birth certificate, affidavit of parentage, or hospital birth record)
- Proof of 2023 Household Income (1040 or w2s preferred) If you receive food stamps, the only proof needed is proof of your SNAP benefits. If anyone received ANY unemployment benefits in 2023, an end-of-the-year statement must be turned in, as well as W2(s) or 1040.
- Child's Medical Insurance Card
- Proof of residency (current utility bill if living in Fruitport/Mona Shores districts only)
- Up-to-date immunization record
For questions, email Jennifer at jbotbyl@muskegonisd.org or call 231-865-2497
School Aged Care (SAC)
What is it:
Before and after-school childcare
Click Here for the Authorizations for Medications Form
Qualifications:
Any elementary child enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade
Cost:
Click on the schedule form below:
Location:
Beach Elementary & Edgewood Elementary
Session Times:
School days, including Delayed Start Wednesday
AM: 6:30-8:30, PM: 3:30-5:45
Transportation:
A shuttle bus is available for Shettler students to go to Beach Elementary for the SAC program.
For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center at 231-865-4111 or pbergey@fruitportschools.net.
Summer Fun Camp
What is it:
Summer childcare program offering two weekly field trips, weekly STEM & literacy activities, and arts & crafts. All are supervised by experienced and caring staff. We help bridge the summer break learning gap.
Please CLICK HERE for the Authorization for Medications Form
Qualifications:
Elementary children currently attending kindergarten through 5th grade. First opportunities go to children enrolled in the SAC program.
Cost:
See the schedule form below
2025 Summer Fun Camp Schedule
Location:
Fruitport Early Childhood Center
Session Times:
June 16 through August 22. Closed June 27th-July 4th. Hours 6:45 am-5:45 pm
Transportation:
Transportation for field trips is provided.
For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center at 231-865-4102 or emurphy@fruitportschools.net
Office: (231) 865-4102
Fax: (231) 865-4103
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