Early Learning Center
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
HAND-IN-HAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER
1669 WEST MAPLE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
248-644-2040 EXT. 124
handinhand {at} fpcbirmingham(.)org
MISSION STATEMENT
The First Presbyterian Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center
partners with children and their families
to foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth
through creative learning
in a loving, Christian-centered environment
and encourages excellence in academics,
moral character and service to others.
The Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center, previously known as The First Presbyterian Nursery School and CMO, has a rich history with the church spanning more than 50 years. Hand-in-Hand is licensed with the State of Michigan and the City of Birmingham. The school year runs September through early June for children age 4 months through 5 years. The core program hours are from 9:15am-11:45am.
Please refer to the following list of Hand-in-Hand classes offered at the center:
Early Learning Classes
Tuesday – Friday 9:15-11:45am
You may choose one to four days based on availability
For children 4 months through 5 years
Three-year-old Preschool
Tuesday and Thursday 9:15-11:45am
*Children must be three by December 1st of the registered school year
Four-year-old Preschool
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-11:45am
**Children must be four by December 1st of the registered school year
Enrichment Classes
Tuesday or Thursday 9:15-11:45am
The four year old preschool children also have the opportunity to attend a fourth morning for a kindergarten readiness class.
Extended Days
Tuesday-Thursday 11:45am-1:15pm
For children 2-5 years
Young Fives Program
Monday-Friday 9:15-11:45am
This program is structured for children who are not ready for a traditional kindergarten program. The children need another year to develop socially, emotionally, physically and/or cognitively through a comprehensive curriculum aimed at developing these areas.
Mini-Summer Camp
The center also offers a mini-summer camp which runs for two weeks in early June for children ages two years to five years of age. Registration will begin in early February.
Please contact the director, Heidi Wilkinson at 248-644-2040 ext. 124 for registration information and/or to schedule a visit.
