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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.

Preschool Registration

Preschool applications are now available. Please click the orange link above to begin the application process.

 

All families should start by completing the online application. At this stage, you do not need to select a specific program or choose the days your child will attend. Applications are processed through Ingham ISD and then shared with Stockbridge Community Schools.

 

Once your application has been received and reviewed, we will contact you with next steps. At that time, you will receive an enrollment packet, information about available program options, and a list of required documents needed to complete your child's enrollment. Families enrolling in the Curious Cubs 3-Year-Old Program will also be able to select their preferred days and times of attendance.

 

Please note: Children enrolling in the tuition-based 3-year-old program must be fully potty trained prior to enrollment.

 

PreK for All/GSRP Programs

All of our 4-year-old preschool classrooms participate in Michigan's PreK for All/GSRP program and are available at no cost to families. Space is limited, and placement is based on eligibility requirements and program availability.

 

PreK for All/GSRP programs operate Monday through Friday during the regular school day, from 8:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Age requirements apply. We encourage families to complete the application process as early as possible to ensure consideration for available openings.

 

Early On Michigan Preschool Application

  • Curious Cubs is specifically designed for 3-year-old children. Children must be fully and independently potty trained to attend. Located at Smith Elementary School in room B108.  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, if we have openings available. If your child will not be 3 years of age by December 1, 2026 they will not be eligible for Curious Cubs Preschool in the fall of 2026-27.  However, they will be eligible for the 2027-28 school year in Curious Cubs.

    *We are no longer able to provide before or after school care for children in our Curious Cubs Program as of June 6, 2024.**

    Curious Cubs Offers
    An age-appropriate, hands-on learning environment to help little learners develop positive social- emotional, cognitive, physical and language skills.

    • Preschool Only Hours: 9am-12:00pm, drop off begins at 8:45am and pick up is at 12:00.
    • School Hour Day: 9am-3:15pm, drop off begins at 8:45am and pick up is at 3:15.  

    Class Choices

    • Two Days a week: Tuesday and Thursday only, hours 9am-12 noon, Price is $190.00 per month August-May. School hour day is Tuesday and Thursday only, hours 9am-3:15pm, and price is $37.00 per day billed weekly.
    • Three Days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, hours 9am-12pm, price is $262.50 per month August-May. School hour day is Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, hours 9am-3:15pm, and price is $37.00 per day billed weekly.

    We also offer a full five days a week option, Monday-Friday. School hours are 9am- 3:15 pm. Price is $180.00/week.

    Fees
    Preschool Only: $25 per day (9am-12pm) School Hour Day: $37.00 (9am-3:15pm) options are two or three days a week only.  Full week of school hour days, is $180.00/week.

  • We offer four PreK For All (formerly known as GSRP-Great Start Readiness Program) classrooms funded by the State of Michigan that are free for all children. Children must be 4-years-old by December 1, 2026, but not 5-years-old by September 1, 2026.  This is a state mandated birthday/age requirement.

    Enrollment for fall starts in January of each school year.  Please fill the application on the link at the top of the webpage in orange.  Your child's application will be forwarded to the Ingham ISD and then they will send it to us in March.  We will send you enrollment paperwork at that time. 

    Mrs. Heeney, Ms. Lao, Ms. Morris and Mrs. Salla are our lead PreK for All/GSRP preschool teachers.

    Each GSRP Classrooms Each Offer

    • Free tuition
    • Breakfast, lunch and a snack
    • Transportation provided for children that are 4-years old
    • Full school week schedule- Monday - Friday, 8:40am-3:30pm
    • Full day of school to help prepare your child for Young 5's or Kindergarten the following fall.
    • Before and After school care is available if parents need tuition based childcare before or after school, be sure to inquire about this when you turn in your enrollment forms.  Space in our before and after school program is limited.
    • Connect for Learning curriculum
    • Hands on learning experiences

  • Our Kids Club before and after school program has a "child-centered" focus. This program offer 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 and after school, and at Heritage Elementary for just after school. The location for after school is based on your child's age and grade. We accept children in the Kids Club before and after school care starting at age 4 and in PreK For All preschool through 5th grade or until age 12. Space is limited.  

    If you are interested in having your child become a member of our Kids Club program, please email Nicole Greiter, Principal/Early Childhood Director, to request more information and check availability.

    Hours of operation: 

    • Before School 6:30am-8:40am
    • After School 3:35pm-6:00pm

    Prices:

    • Before School  $11.50/day/child
    • After School $11.50/day/child

Contact Us

Nicole Greiter

Early Childhood Director 517-851-7735 greitern@panthernet.net