Noah's Ark Preschool
Welcome to Noah's Ark Preschool
We are thrilled to have you checking out our website as you investigate which preschool setting is the perfect fit for your child and family. Here at Noah’s Ark, we have a staff of highly experienced and qualified early childhood educators, offering a Christian setting, within classrooms that combine quality programming, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and opportunities for exploration of God’s natural world! We would love to welcome you to our Noah’s Ark family, so call us today and set up a time to visit so you can see what wonderful things our preschool has to offer!
Click the buttons above to find the registration form, parent handbook and more!
About Noah's Ark Preschool
NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL
We are a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. At NAPS, we provide our students with opportunities to learn and grow in a quality early childhood program. Noah’s Ark has an experienced and qualified staff, who provide a developmentally appropriate, high quality education to all students.
Our Christ-centered learning environment supports growth in all areas of development, including physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual.
At Noah’s Ark, we offer opportunities for individual and self-directed activities, as well as small and whole group participation. We fully utilize our nature trails, playground, gymnasium, sanctuary, and amazing outdoor classroom!
We offer classes for 3’s, young 4’s, 4’s, and young 5’s! If your child is bathroom independent and at least 2 years and 9 months, he/she is eligible to register!
PARENT REVIEWS
“The staff was so friendly to our son and other small children who are not enrolled in NAPS yet. Thank you for making it a great first for our entire family!”
“Want to say thank you for ALL you do. So very thankful that our kids get to be part of such an amazing preschool.”
“We have loved NAPS on and off for the last 10 years. We will miss it and will keep referring others to your wonderful program"
Call or email for more information! 269-945-5463 x3008 noahsark@firstchurchhastings.org
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Location
As a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Michigan, we are located right inside the church in a specially designed secure, educational wing. Our school (the church) is conveniently located between Middleville and Hastings. Due to our unique location, we are able to provide each child with multiple opportunities to grow physically (both small and large muscle development) . We offer a variety of activities in both our indoor and outdoor classrooms and make use of the nature trails, the playground and the church gym.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Noah’s Ark Preschool is designed to provide a Christian learning environment with individual, self-directed activities and group participation. Through the use of an integrated daily plan, children participate in various activities that encourage growth in many areas of development, including social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive.
Tuition
Tuition for this school year is found on the tuition schedule sheets provided upon your registration. Tuition amounts vary upon your class selection and age group. Please contact the preschool for further information on tuition.
There is a 10% discount for families with more than one child enrolled in the program. Online payments include a 3% credit card processing fee.
Safety Procedures
We are committed to creating an educational, trusting and safe early childhood program. To this end:
• Children will only be released to those people whose names appear on the child information card. KEEP THOSE CARDS CURRENT WITH UPDATED INFORMATION.
Weather
If Hastings Area Schools are closed due to weather, we will also be closed. If there is a 2 hour delay for Hastings Area Schools, we will also have a 2 hour delay. AM classes will start at 10:00 and dismiss at the normal time.
About Noah's Ark Preschool
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Noah's Ark is a non-profit, state licensed, preschool ministry serving children 3 years old through 5 years 11 months. We partner with our families to provide a setting where children can experience optimal growth and development and can explore, play and learn in nature with multiple opportunities to learn about God and His never-ending love.
Support Our School
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Make a donation online to www.barrycf.org and designate your funds to the Noah's Ark Preschool Scholarship Fund. Contact the preschool director for information to make donations to the Noah’s Ark Scholarship Fund. Supporting Noah's Ark, a
non-profit 501(c)3 preschool, helps make a difference in the lives of our students, and their families, and the community.
Our Mission
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We commit ourselves as a people of faith to provide a loving and caring learning environment, foster Christian attitudes and values, nurture, shelter, and encourage spiritual, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth, celebrate the great diversity of all God's children, experience community with children and families as an extension of the faith and practices of the First Presbyterian Church.
Contact Information
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Enrollment / Tuition Information
Enrollment is starting for the 2024-2025 school year! Join us for our 28th voyage! Please remember that in order for your application to be accepted, you must also attach your registration fee. Online payments include a 3% credit card processing fee. (payments accepted online, in the mail, or in person). Thank you!
Tuition for this school year is found on the tuition schedule sheets provided upon your registration. Tuition amounts vary upon your class selection and age group.
There is an initial payment of $200.00 due during the month of July, the remaining tuition is then divided into 5 equal payments. There is a 10% discount for families with more than one child enrolled in the program. Online payments include a 3% credit card processing fee.
Please contact the preschool for further information on tuition.
Children who will be 3 by December 1st, and will be no older than 5 11 months, may attend preschool. All children must be toilet trained (no diapers/pullups) by the beginning of school in September.
If your plans change, and you have to withdraw your child from the school, please give us two weeks notice.
Our Staff
Our team of dedicated teachers stand out because they truly enjoy and love the students that come to our school.
Wendy Clark
Teacher:
3's & Young 4's
Ilie Bivens
Asst. Teacher:
3's & Young 4's
Angie Stanton
Director
Mindy Lumbert
Teacher: 4's
Krista Walther
Asst. Teacher:
4's Classes
Janel Pena
Teacher: Young 5's
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Chelsea Bivens
Asst. Teacher:
Young 5's
Cindy Horton
Bonus Asst. Teacher
