Early Childhood Center

What is it:
Tuition Based Preschool Program

Qualifications:
Any child aged 3 or 4 by September 1, 2020

Cost:
3-day classes - $243 per quarter                     
2-day classes - $202 per quarter
$25 Registration Fee

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.           

Registration:

 Click here for Child's World Preschool 2020-2021 Registration Form

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center @ 231-865-4102.

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 2020 ECC Parent Handbook

Please click here for Parent COVID-19 Protocol Procedure Form

Please click here for Staff COVID-19 Protocol Procedure Form

Qualifications:
Ages 6 weeks through 5 years old
Preschool-aged children must be potty trained.

Cost:
See schedule form below:
2020-2021 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, school breaks, and during the summer.

Transportation:
Transportation is not provided.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center @ 231-865-4102.

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 children with birthdays on or before September 1.)
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.

2020-2021 School Year - Shettler Elementary 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.

APPLICATIONS

ATTENTION! Fruitport/Mona Shores applications will now be accepted at the Fruitport Early Childhood Center (3113 E. Pontaluna) by appointment only.  Please email Deanna at dtenbrock@muskegonisd.org to schedule an appointment. 

Please plan on approximately 20 minutes for staff to review your paperwork when we open. Applications forms are also available through the links provided below.

Please bring the following items with you:

• Child's Birth Certificate 

• Child's Insurance Card

• Proof of Household 2019 Income (2019 1040 tax form or W-2s preferred, SSI, TANF (FIP), and/or child support documentation)

• Proof of Residency (current utility bill including name and address)

• Child's Up-to-date Immunization Record 

Application Forms:

Click Here for the 2020-2021 Income Guidelines

Click Here for the Great Start Application Form

Click Here for the Child Information Record Form

Click Here for the Program Requirements Form

Click Here for the Parent/Guardian Authorization Form

Click Here for the Student Residency Questionnaire

Click Here for the Health Appraisal Form

For further assistance or to schedule an appointment, please call 231-865-4111 or email Deanna at dtenbrock@muskegonisd.org.

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 with priority given to children with birthdays on or before September 1.
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 is not provided.

APPLICATIONS

ATTENTION! Fruitport/Mona Shores applications will now be accepted at the Fruitport Early Childhood Center (3113 E. Pontaluna) by appointment only.  Please email Deanna at dtenbrock@muskegonisd.org to schedule an appointment. 

Please plan on approximately 20 minutes for staff to review your paperwork once we are open. Applications forms are also available through the links provided below.

Head Start Application Forms:

Click Here for the 2020-2021 Income Guidelines

Click Here for the Head Start Application Form

Click Here for the Child Information Record Form

Click Here for the Program Requirements Form

Click Here for the Parent/Guardian Authorization Form

Click Here for the Nutrition Information and Assessment Form

Click Here for the Student Residency Questionnaire

Click Here for the TB Questionnaire Form

Click Here for the Health Appraisal Form

Click Here for the Dental Form

For further assistance or to schedule an appointment, please call 231-865-4111 or email Deanna at dtenbrock@muskegonisd.org.