Early Childhood
Stockbridge Early Childhood Programs foster learning through creative arts, music, positive social interactions, as well as academic activities to prepare your child for school and social success.
2023-24 School Year Preschool Registration
Our Preschool Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now available at Michigan Preschool. We are having ALL families register through this site only. You do not have to choose a program or days of the week for your child to attend yet. We will be in contact with you about further details once we receive your pre-registration request.
Curious Cubs (age 3)
Curious Cubs is specifically designed for 3-year-olds. Children must be fully and independently potty trained to attend. Located at Smith Elementary School in room B104. Children not 3 years of age by the first day of school will be on a waiting list to join the program after their 3rd birthday.
Curious Cubs Offers
Age-appropriate, hands-on learning environment
Preschool only: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
School day hours only: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Child Care Hours of Operation: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Class Choices
2 Days a week choice: Tuesday and Thursday only
3 Days a week choice: Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
5 Days a week choice: Monday-Friday
Fees
Preschool Only: $20 per day (9:00 am - 12 noon)
School Day Rate: $33 per day (9:00 am - 3:30 pm) drop off can begin at 8:45 am, pick-up must be by 3:30 pm.
Full Day: $37 per day includes before and after school hours
Full Week/School Day Rate: $160.00 per week.
Full Week/Full day Childcare and Preschool Rate: $180 per week.
Discovery Preschool (age 4)
Discovery Preschool is specifically designed for the 4-year-old child. Children must be age 4 by December 1, 2023. Staff offers a preschool curriculum in the morning with options for families to extend their child’s day. Located at Smith Elementary in room B106.
Discovery Preschool Offers
A warm, nurturing environment allows children to socially grow and make friends
preschool curriculum to prepare your child for kindergarten
Preschool Only: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
School Day Only: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Full days: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm (option to drop off/pick up during these times)
Class Choices
2 Days a week choice: Tuesday and Thursday only
3 Days a week choice: Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
5 Days a week choice: Monday-Friday
Fees
Preschool Only: $20 per day (9:00am- 12noon)
School Day Rate: $33 per day (9:00am-3:30pm) drop off can begin at 8:45, pick up must be by 3:30.
Full Day: $37 per day includes before and afterschool hours
Full Week/School Date Rate: $160 per week
Full Week/Full Day Preschool and Childcare: $180 per week
Kids' Club (Grades K-5)
Kids’ Club before and after school program has a “child-centered” focus. This program offers a variety of available activities from which the children may choose, including active play, constructive play, expressive play, mind play, and discovery play. Kids’ Club is a licensed childcare program housed at Smith Elementary for before school and Heritage Elementary School for after school. Space is limited. For the 2023-24 School Year Kids Club is full for before and after school enrollment.
Hours of operation:
Before School 6:30 am - 8:45 am
After School 3:35 pm - 6:00 pm
Prices:
Before School $10/day/child
After School $10/day/child
Little Stars/Fantastic Fours Great Start Readiness Program
Little Stars & Fantastic Fours are both our Great Start Readiness Programs that are funded by the State of Michigan and are Free for those that qualify. Children must be 4 years old but not 5 years old by September 1, 2023.
Little Stars / Fantastic Fours Offers
Free for those who qualify
Breakfast and lunch are free to those who qualify
Transportation provided
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:55 am - 3:30 pm
