Early Learning Center
1669 WEST MAPLE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
248-644-2040 EXT. 124
handinhand {at} everybodyschurch(.)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 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 4 years
Three-year-old Morning Preschool
Tuesday and Thursday 9:15-11:45am
*Children must be three by September 1 of the registered school year
Three-year-old Afternoon Preschool
Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3:00pm
*Children must be three by September 1 of the registered school year
Four-year-old Preschool
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-11:45am
*Children must be four by October 1 for the school year 2013-14
*If your children turns three or four during the fall of 2013 you may still register for the preschool but please contact the director to discuss your kindergarten plans.
Four-year old Enrichment Classes
Tuesday or Thursday 9:15-11:45am or Tuesday 12:30pm-3:00pm
This class gives the four year old preschool child one additional day aimed at fine tuning their kindergarten readiness skills through a creative structured curriculum.
Extended Days
Tuesday-Thursday 11:45am-1:15pm
For children 2-5 years
Young Fives Program
You may choose either the core hours of Monday-Friday 9:15-11:45am or the extended day program-Monday-Thursday 9:15am-1:15pm and Friday 9:15am-11:45am. This program is structured for children who are not ready for a traditional kindergarten program or those who miss the cut-off date. These children will benefit from another year to develop socially, emotionally, physically and/or cognitively through a comprehensive curriculum aimed at developing each of 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.
