Preschool

West Maple Preschool is a half-day, play-based program for children ages 3 and 4. Children learn and explore in an age-appropriate and engaging environment. The curriculum covers many different areas of development: physical; cognitive; language, communication and literacy; interpersonal skills and relationships; creative arts; dramatic play; and construction.

The BPS preschool program follows the HighScope curriculum. This curriculum aligns with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for the State of Michigan. A strong foundation for school readiness, to enhance cognitive, physical and social-emotional learning, is the focus of our high-quality programs. 

The preschool program located at West Maple Elementary School is tuition-based and licensed by the State of Michigan. Our highly trained staff understand that all children go through the same stages of development, just at a different rate. In addition to planning classroom activities based on the comprehensive HighScope curriculum, teachers work to establish rapport with students and families and to create an age-appropriate physical environment. The maximum staff to child ratio is 1:8.

West Maple Preschool is a school year program, beginning in September and ending in June. 

2024-2025 Registration Information

The 2024-2025 registration period for the Early Learning program for the upcoming academic year will commence during the week of Feb. 5.

Families with children currently enrolled in any BPS preschool program, as well as their younger siblings, will have priority registration. This process will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 11. Priority will be given to families whose children are already enrolled in BPS preschool programming.

New families who are interested in enrolling their child can start the registration process on Monday, Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. The registration period will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. Registration forms will be processed in the order they are received.

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Minimum enrollment is required in all classes.