Early Childhood Center

What is it:
Tuition Based Preschool Program

Qualifications:
Any child aged 3 or 4 by September 1, 2018

Cost:
3-day classes - $233 per quarter                     
2-day classes - $192 per quarter
$25 Registration Fee

Location:
Edgewood Elementary-Room #40

Session Times:
4 Year Olds       M, W, F       9:00-11:30 
3 Year Olds       T, Th           9:00-11:30
        

Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.            

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center.

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 are caring and nurturing people who's goal is your child's well-being and happiness. 

Qualifications:
Ages 6 weeks through 5 years old
Preschool aged (3 1/2 - 5) must be potty trained.

Cost:
See schedule form below
17-18 ECC Schedule Form

Location:
Early Childhood Center inside Fruitport Middle School.

Session Times:
Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Care is also available on snow days, school breaks, and during the summer.

Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center.

What is it:
Great Start Readiness is a free preschool program sponsored with funds from the Michigan Department of Education.

Qualifications:
Must be able to meet state qualifying factors.
Must be age 4 by December 1 of the current school year.
Priority is given to families residing in Fruitport Community Schools or Mona Shores Public School Districts.

Cost:
Free

Location:
The Early Childhood Center in the west end of the middle school in the FCS District.
Ross Park Elementary in the MS District.

Session Times:
Half day classes are in session Monday through Thursday each week.

Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center.

What is It:
Head Start is a free preschool program sponsored by funds from the Federal Department of Health & Human Services. The goal of Head Start is to increase school readiness of young children in low income families.

Qualifications:
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. 
Families must also meet income eligibility requirements.

Cost:
Free

Location:
Shettler Elementary in the FCS District.
Ross Park Elementary in the MS District.

Session Times:
Full day classes - 4 or 5 days per week depending on the month

Meals:
Nutritious meals are provided.

Transportation:
Transportation MAY be provided.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center.

What is it:
Before and after-school childcare

Qualifications:
Any elementary child enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade

Cost:
See schedule form below:
Edgewood SAC Schedule Form
Shettler SAC Schedule Form

Location:
Shettler Elementary & Edgewood Elementary

Session Times:
School days, including Delayed Start Wednesday
AM: 6:30-8:30, PM: 3:30-6:00

Transportation:
A shuttle bus is available for Beach students to go to Shettler Elementary for the after school SAC program.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center.

What is it:
Summer childcare program offering two weekly field trips, weekly STEM & literacy activities, and arts & crafts. All supervised by an experienced and caring staff.  We help bridge the summer recess learning gap.

Qualifications:
Elementary children currently attending kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Cost:
See schedule form below
Summer Fun Camp Schedule Form

Location:
Fruitport Middle School, rooms 105 & 106

Session Times:
June 18 through August 30, Closed week of July 2, Hours 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Transportation:
Transportation for field trips is provided.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood.