Preschool Programs
Children who are at least 3-years-old by September 1 can enroll into our Preschool 3's / 4's program.
We provide developmentally appropriate practices to nurture children’s growth spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. All of this within a safe learning environment with hands on activities to enhance learning and encourage independence.
Our Preschool 3's program focuses on socialization. We help them become aware of other's feelings, develop friendships, take turns, wait patiently, and follow instructions. We help them to feel safe in their environment. Our Preschool 4's program is designed to help students prepare for Kindergarten. We use Abeka curriculum in which letters and letter sounds are introduced as well as numbers, shapes and colors. Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our full day Preschool 4's program offers a partial afternoon of resting with additional academic practice in the afternoons.
It is truly a blessing to be a part of your child's first school experience, and it is our desire to help create a positive one. We use Abeka curriculum in which the alphabet and numbers are introduced along with shapes and colors in addition to social and emotional skills. Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our full day program allows for an afternoon of resting after a full morning of learning.
Program Schedule
We have several options for families looking to enroll into preschool for ages 3 and 4:
Half-day
School begins at 8:00am and ends at 11:00am for half-day students. Families can choose from:
- 2-days - Tuesday and Thursday
- 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 5-days - Monday through Friday
Full-day
School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:40pm for full-day students. Families can choose from:
- 2-days - Tuesday and Thursday
- 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 5-days - Monday through Friday
Children who are 4 by September 1 can enroll into our Begindergarten program. Our Begindergarten program is a prekindergarten program designed to prepare students for Kindergarten.
We provide developmentally appropriate practices to nurture children’s growth spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. All of this within a safe learning environment with hands on activities to enhance learning and encourage independence. This program uses Abeka curriculum which focuses on letters, letter sounds, vowels, and word blends, along with numbers.
Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our Begindergarteners participate in specials such as gym, Spanish and computer class, introducing them to other teachers at Calhoun Christian School, all under the supervision of our preschool staff. The Begindergarten program offers a brief afternoon rest time which allows for those specials.
Begindergarten Program Schedule
We have 2 options for families looking to enroll their 4-year-olds into our Preschool Begindergarten program.
School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:40pm for full-day students. Families can choose from:
- 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 5-days - Monday through Friday
Admission Requirements
Some of our programs have requirements that must be met in order to enroll.
Preschool
To attend our preschool, children must meet these requirements:
1 | Be at least:
- 3 years old by September 1 for our Preschool 3 and 4's program
- 4 years old by September 1 for our Begindergarten program
2 | Be potty-trained by their first day of preschool
3 | Have a health appraisal completed
4 | Have immunization records or a waiver on file
Preschool Staff
Julie Dunakin
Preschool Teacher
I love teaching preschool because I enjoy helping students and families have great first school experiences. I love being able to help lay strong foundations for our littlest student’s future educational experiences. I love watching them make friends and develop socially while they have fun participating in learning experiences. It is my goal to help my preschoolers come to love school and learning. I love teaching at CCS because I am free to openly share the love of Jesus with the families and students that I work with. I love highlighting God’s goodness to us through songs, lessons, and everyday interactions in my classroom. It is such a blessing to be able to teach in a school that desires to honor and glorify the Lord.
Associate Degree from Kellogg Community College
Melissa Pidcock
Preschool Director
My passion for teaching arises out of a love for learning. It is my desire to instill that love for learning in each of my students. I am so blessed and honored as a preschool teacher to be part of a child's first educational experience in a school setting. Teaching in a Christian school also allows me to share my love for the Lord! My goal is to help "Train up a child in the way he should go so that when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6). Training and caring for God's children is such an awesome responsibility. It is my prayer that each of the lives I am able to touch goes on to fulfill the plans that God has for them. I pray that each of them reach their fullest potential in the Lord.
BS from Central Michigan University
Child Development Associate Degree
Associate in Arts from Kellogg Community College