Preschool at heritage christian academy
A Nurturing, Christ-Centered Christian Preschool in Kalamazoo for Families
where learning begins
Heritage Christian Academy offers a nurturing Christian preschool in Kalamazoo for children ages 3–5, where learning begins in a safe, caring, and Christ-centered environment. Families can choose from flexible full-day options designed to support young learners, with intentionally small class sizes and a 1:7 teacher-to-student ratio that allows each child to be known and supported. Our state-licensed, state-certified program blends early phonics, foundational math, Bible time, and guided play in a warm classroom setting. Students also enjoy specialized instruction in Physical Education and Music, providing a well-rounded, Christ-centered introduction to learning that prepares them for Kindergarten and beyond.
State-Certified Early Childhood Teachers
Our Preschool classrooms are led by state-certified early childhood teachers who bring both training and experience into every moment of the day. We intentionally maintain low student-to-teacher ratios so every child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. In a safe, nurturing, Christian environment, students develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning under the guidance of educators who care deeply about their growth.
A day in our classroom
Each day in our Preschool classroom is designed to help children feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. Through a balance of structure, play, and guided instruction, students grow in confidence and independence while exploring new ideas in a calm, nurturing environment. Our daily rhythms create a sense of security that allows learning to flourish.
Faith-centered learning
Jesus is our Savior and the source of our security. When children understand where their safety comes from, they are free to grow, explore, and learn with confidence. In our Preschool classrooms, faith is woven naturally into each day, helping students develop kindness, courage, and respect as they learn to listen well, take healthy risks, and treat others with love.
Suzy Bos
State-Certified Early Childhood Educator
Sarah Trautman
State-Certified Early Childhood Educator
Angela Wessing
State-Certified Early Childhood Educator
Our Preschool classrooms are led by state-certified early childhood teachers who bring both training and experience to our Christian preschool in Kalamazoo, supporting each child’s growth academically, socially, and spiritually.
Parent Story
A Parent’s Perspective
We found our way to Heritage with Jesus’ help, and our children started in Pre-K back-to-back. When our oldest began coming home singing “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” we knew we had found something truly special. Our kids are blossoming—not only in academics like cursive writing and math, but also in art and music. They are building strong friendships with classmates and staff. Most of all, their faith is growing through clear teaching from the Word of God. We’re grateful for Heritage and excited for what the years ahead will bring for our family.
FAQ
Preschool Questions Parents Ask About Our Christian Preschool in Kalamazoo
What ages does Heritage Christian Academy Preschool serve?
Our preschool program serves children ages 3–5 and is designed to prepare students for Kindergarten with a safe, Christ-centered foundation.
What days and full-day options are available?
Families can choose between three-day or five-day full-day options. Availability may vary by classroom and enrollment, so we recommend contacting the school for current openings.
What does a typical preschool day include?
Each day includes a balance of structured learning, guided play, and faith-based development. Students build early phonics and foundational math skills, participate in Bible time, and learn through hands-on activities designed for their age.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
We intentionally maintain small class sizes, with a 1:7 teacher-to-student ratio, so each child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow.
How do we schedule a tour or start the enrollment process?
The best next step is to schedule a visit. You can contact the school office to set up a tour and ask about current openings, required forms, and next steps for enrollment.
Other Educational Resouces
Learning Lab
The Learning Lab provides personalized, one-on-one support for students facing significant challenges in the classroom and in life. Our Discovery therapist uses a variety of tailored techniques to improve memory, attention, language, and overall thinking processes.
Educational Therapy
This program offers an extensive “therapeutic” one on one type of intervention, and is designed for students with deficits causing them extreme frustration in the classroom and in life.
The Discovery therapist uses numerous individualized techniques that address memory, attention, language, and support a large scope of thinking processes. The longevity of the program, (3-5 years min.), is designed to re-train the brain, so as to enable more efficient and independent learning for life. This is a 160 min./wk., one-on-one program.
Directed Learning
Directed Learning is a one on one intervention with a personal tutor which takes place in the Learning Lab and involves direct instruction. This service is recommended for students who are not performing at grade level in one or more academic area(s). The specific subject areas to be covered and amount of time spent to be spent is determined by administrative staff, in conjunction with teachers/parents, and after thorough evaluation. This is a 5-10 hr./wk. program.
Tutoring
Our tutoring program is for students needing concept support, not involving extensive planning/preparation by the tutor. Time per week is determined on an individual basis.
Rx for Math
Rx 4 Discovery Math is designed to build and strengthen the student’s number sense, math fluency, math vocabulary, and problem solving strategies. Rx Math students will be challenged to apply their growing understanding of number sense to novel problem solving activities that challenge thinking and reasoning in a 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 setting.
Search and Teach
The “Search” is a pre-reader screening tool that is administered to every Kindergarten student in October. It is an indicator as to whether or not intervention (Teach) could be beneficial, before potential reading issues surface.
The “Teach” part of Search & Teach has many “therapeutic” attributes. The one-on-one intervention is for early elementary students, beginning in Kindergarten. This is a 90 min./wk., one-on-one program.
Read Naturally
This program offers 1.0 – 1.5 hours per week of intense, individual, oral reading practice. Vocabulary work, written story predictions, summaries, and measured comprehension skills are also a part of the process. Students in the 1st-8th grades are given this opportunity if, through the pre-screening process, their scores indicate that intervention is needed.
Find out more information at: readnaturally.com
Academic Coaching
This program is a comprehensive tutoring support option and involves extensive planning/preparation by the tutor, on behalf of the student, to include either accommodation and/or modification development as well as continuous collaboration with the student’s teachers. Time per week is determined on an individual basis.
Education in Action
Education in Action (EiA) brings the traditional apprenticeship and classroom models to life by guiding students through real-world business scenarios. EiA gives students the chance to explore career interests and achieve their goals. Whether they enter the workforce, pursue further education, or receive additional training, students will gain valuable real-world skills that employers seek.
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