Preschool, K-Prep & Child Care Center
Our Child Care Center serves families who need a fun, safe, structured environment for their children, ages 3 to 13, during and after school. The child care room provides children a place for imagination and discovery. The gym and playground are also utilized.
Hours of Operation
Preschool: Monday-Thursday
8:00 am- 11:00 am
K-Prep (Early Fives): Monday-Thursday
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Lunch Bunch: Monday-Friday
11:00 am-noon
Education Investment 2023-24
K-Prep (Early Fives) PM: $2,365/ year
K-Prep + AM Enrichment: $4,770/year
4-Day Multi-Age PreK: $2,365/ year
Lunch Bunch: $6.00/day
Registration Fees
Current families: $150 per family before March 1st. $200.00 after March 1st.
New families: $200 per family
Lunch Bunch Registration Fee
$25.00
Holistic Growth
We provide an atmosphere where children are encouraged to grow socially, creatively, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and physically. Our Theme based/Play based Early Learning Curriculum activities includes Math, Early Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, literature exposure, indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, and free play.
Contact us if you have any questions or want to learn more about our program.
Megan Davison, Program Director
616-243-8998 ext. 204 or mdavison@ststephenparish.com
Early Childhood
Our 4-day multi-age 3 – 5-year-old Preschool program is Monday-Thursday from 8:00-11:00 am. Our K-Prep program is Monday-Thursday from 12:00-3:00 pm. We also offer K-Prep + Enrichment for students to be here from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. Students must arrive prior to our start time at 8:00 am. Lunch Bunch is an optional opportunity for children to stay for lunch. Students can bring in their own lunch or purchase hot lunch. Children must be completely toilet trained and self-sufficient with bathroom needs to be enrolled in our Preschool programs.
Age requirements:
- Multi-Age Program: Children must turn 3 by September 1
- K-Prep (Y5’s): Children must turn 5 by January 1
- Kindergarten: Children must turn 5 by September
Hours of Operation
Preschool: 11:00 am- 5:30 pm
K-8 After School: dismissal until 5:30 pm
Friday Child Care & Day Camps: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Child Care is open on all full days Saint Stephen School is in session, Christmas break, spring break, and summer camp with a minimum enrollment of 5 children. Child Care is closed on all major holidays and snow days.
Child Care Fees 2023-2024
One Child: $6.50/hour
Two Children: $8.50/hour
Three + Children: $13.25/hour
Friday Preschool Child Care and Day Camp Days: $51.00/full day
$26.50/half day (5 hours or less, morning or afternoon)
Registration Fees
Annual Child Care Registration Fee
$100.00 per family
Lunch Bunch Registration Fee
$25.00
June 19- August 10, 2023:
Community-Based Summer Camp
Join us for summer fun with safe, structured activities to keep minds, bodies, and souls engaged. Spaces are extremely limited for students 3-13 years of age!
Register your campers today by calling 616-243-8998 x204 or inquire via email to childcare@ststephenparish.com.
Camp runs Mondays through Thursdays, June 19th-August 10th, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Scheduling
We do not provide drop-in care, due to our Child Care license. We require set schedules per week. Because your child’s place is being reserved and aides hired accordingly, refunds or credits cannot be given when your child is absent due to illness, change of schedule, etc. For extended absences for Preschool Child Care, you will still be charged whether your child attends or not. K-8 After School Care is available for children ages 3-13. If your child does not attend on a scheduled day, you will be charged a fee of one hour. If you end up needing extra days, check with the director. If there is space available, we will be glad to accommodate you.
Registration & Documents
Registration Form
File Type
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Child Care Center Registration, Fees and Schedule Form
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Please submit completed forms and the Annual Child Care Registration Fee (checks made payable to Saint Stephen School) to the school office. Students will not be able to begin care until forms are submitted AND approved.
