Allendale Preschool Programs

3 Year Old Tuition Preschool

3's Preschool Adventure, located in the Early Childhood Center, embraces the philosophy that each child has great potential and will develop at his/her individual pace. Children learn best in a creative, relaxed atmosphere. With staff support, children learn to make decisions, solve problems, share and take turns, listen and follow directions, discover more about others, and develop positive self-esteem.  
3's Preschool uses Creative Curriculum and works to develop key skills through large/small groups integrating play, music, art and literacy. The curriculum focuses on the social, emotional, intellectual, auditory, visual and physical development of the preschool age child.

Children must be 3 years old by December 1 to attend 3-year-old Wee One's Preschool Adventure programs. All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR. Classes follow the Allendale Public School calendar. Children need to be fully potty-trained by the first day of school. 

Applying for Preschool at Allendale Public Schools

• For questions, please contact the Preschool department at 616-892-3941.
• Popular preschool classes fill up quickly, so please register early. 
• A $60 registration fee is required for 3 year old preschool. Once your child is placed in a preschool classroom, you will be billed for the registration fee.

Documents Required for Preschool Attendance

Along with completing the above mentioned application, please be prepared to submit:

• Health appraisal completed and signed by a parent and a physician within the last 12 months.
• Immunization Record or notification of Waiver filed with the Michigan Department of Public Health
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Residency

Pick Your Own Adventure:

• Consistent schedule for school year is required
• Fees & Costs:
  • $60 Registration Fee
  • 2 days per week $118
  • 3 days per week $154
  • 4 days per week $176
  • 5 days per week $184
• Class time is 8:34 AM - 3:30 PM (subject to change)
• School year is August to June.

For any questions, please contact the preschool team at (616) 892-3941, or email [email protected]

4 Year Old Preschool - “Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Free Pre-K for All”

GSRP Free Pre-K for All is open to all Michigan 4-year-olds through a grant made possible by the State of Michigan. The recent historic investment in Pre-K for All included in the state’s budget will allow four-year-olds across the state to access free pre-K.

About the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP):

• GSRP is ranked the #1 nationally recognized preschool program.
• Child must be 4 years old by Dec. 1 to qualify.
• Class size is capped at 20 students with 3 teachers.
• All teachers have Early Childhood Education and ongoing training
• Research-based, state-approved Creative Curriculum is used.
• Meets all State of Michigan health and safety standards.
• Healthy meals and snacks provided free of charge through APS Food Service Dept.
• Classes are held at the Early Childhood Center AND the Evergreen Elementary West building. 
• We offer Half Day and School Day sections. 
• Allendale Public Schools has been operating the GSRP preschool program successfully for many, many years!  
• Evergreen Elementary and ECC buildings hold a rating of “Enhancing Quality” through GSQ. Our staff are highly trained and possess required certifications. 

Applying for Preschool at Allendale Public Schools

• For questions, please contact the Preschool department at 616-892-3941.
• Popular preschool classes fill up quickly, so please register early. 
• $0 registration fee for 4 year old GSRP Free Pre-K for All Programs. 

Documents Required for Preschool Attendance

Along with completing the above mentioned application, please be prepared to submit:

• Health appraisal completed and signed by a parent and a physician within the last 12 months.
• Immunization Record or notification of Waiver filed with the Michigan Department of Public Health
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Residency
• Use this link to take you directly to the MiECC Free Preschool Application, and choose Evergreen Elementary or the ECC as the location provider: https://version4.miecc.org/CaregiverPortal/70/6511

For any questions, please contact the Preschool team at (616) 892-3941, or email preschool@apsfalcons.net.

All Preschool Resources

3's Tuition Preschool Resources

4's GSRP (free PreK for All) Resources