We are a star-rated, high-quality, half-day preschool for children 2 1/2 – 5 years old with low adult:student ratios. Our preschool offers a play-based learning environment that is designed to allow children the opportunities to explore, cooperate, and work independently. Our experienced and dedicated staff provides activities to develop language, literacy, math, arts, movement, and fine motor skills including activities for social, sensory and spiritual development. Because our staff is consistent from day to day, children build strong, trusting relationships that help them feel safe and confident as they learn and explore.
Our play-based approach gives children space to create, cooperate, and build independence through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Each day includes opportunities to grow in language, literacy, math, art, and science—while also nurturing social, emotional, sensory, and spiritual development. Just as importantly, we move at a pace that respects childhood.
We also value our partnership with families. We believe children thrive when they feel a strong connection between home and school, and we work to build that sense of trust and community with you.
Through storytelling, imaginative play, and gentle guidance, children learn to express their feelings, navigate friendships, and practice skills like empathy, self-regulation, cooperation, and problem-solving. Above all, we strive to create a place where every child feels safe, loved, and valued—and where they have the confidence to grow into who they are becoming.
We invite you to visit and see if Geneva Preschool feels like the right fit for your family.
Geneva Church Preschool has received the highest rating – Demonstrating Quality – from the Great Start to Quality program.
This top rating means our program meets the highest standards for early childhood education in Michigan. It reflects strong, nurturing relationships between teachers and children, a safe and engaging learning environment, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and an ongoing commitment to professional growth and best practices.
This recognition reflects the care, dedication, and joyful learning that happen here every day.
We are now accepting registrations for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Please see the information below about the programs we offer. Registration information, and the registration form itself, can be found by clicking here.
Class Offerings for the 2026-2027 School Year
Students remain in the same class throughout the school year.
10% Discount for siblings attending in same school year and/or for Geneva Church members
Pathfinders
Maximum 10 students
1:5 adult:student ratio
Tuesdays/Thursdays
9 -11:30 AM
$1980 per year;
$220 per month (Sept – May)
- For children at least 30 months by October 1, 2026, children do not need to be potty trained
- Play-based learning environment where children learn about themselves and the world around them through play, exploration and positive interactions with adults and other children. Shapes, colors, and other introductory concepts are introduced during circle time and other activities.
- Chapel and Music each week.
Explorers
Maximum 15 students,
1:5 adult:student ratio
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
9 -12 noon
$2970 per year;
$330 per month (Sept – May)
- Must be at least 3 years old by October 1, 2026 and able to tend to their own bathroom needs.
- Play-based learning environment where children learn about themselves and the world around them through play, exploration and positive interactions with adults and other children. Beginning letters, numbers, shapes and colors are utilized during circle time and classroom centers.
- Chapel and Music each week.
Navigators (Pre-K)
Maximum 16 students,
1:5.3 adult:student ratio
Mondays – Fridays
9 – 12 noon
$4140 per year;
$460 per month (Sept – May)
- Must be at least 4 years old by October 1, 2026.
- Play-based learning environment to prepare for Kindergarten or Young Fives. Numbers, letters, literacy, sight words, rhyming, creative storytelling, opposites, patterns, and sorting emphasized during circle time and classroom centers.
- Lunch (from home) during class each Friday to help prepare for Kindergarten or Young Fives
- Chapel and Music each week
Extra Programs Available
Before School Drop Off
8:30 – 9:00 – $5 per day
Students at any level may be dropped off early, beginning at 8:30.
Lunch Bunch
12:00 – 1:00 – $7 per day
Explorers and Navigators may stay for lunch and play time from 12:00-1:00.
Students bring their own lunch from home.
Extended Day
12:00- 3:30 – $30 per day
Explorers and Navigators may stay for Lunch Bunch and beyond. Extended Day includes stories, free play, quiet (rest) time, snack (from home), and small group large and fine motor activities. Students bring blanket/pillow from home; cot and cot sheet provided. This program is only available if 3 or more children are attending.
Preschool Staff
Explorers’ and Pathfinders’ Teacher Molly Kramer Miss Molly (she/her) has taught preschool classes for over 25 years. Her enthusiasm for inspiring young learners has taken her from private preschool settings to helping establish a local K-8 charter school. Molly is the mother of two adult sons and grandmother of one. Molly is thrilled to share her love for learning with her friends at Geneva Preschool. On weekday afternoons, Miss Molly is the Geneva Church secretary.
Explorers’ and Pathfinder‘s‘ Aide Shanna Shammas Miss Shanna (she/her) is mom to 3 children, 2 of whom previously attended Geneva Preschool! She’s loving and kind and is a caring helper to the children in our preschool. We appreciate that Miss Shanna brings her excitement of learning to our classroom. Along with aiding in the classroom, Miss Shanna oversees our Lunch Bunch and Extended Day programs.
Explorers’ Aide Ayelen Betten Miss Ayelen (she/her) is new to the Geneva Preschool Staff, but not new to the school! She has two daughters who attended our school! She loves to be with kids, do crafts and spend time outside. She’s originally from Argentina and before being a mom, she worked in a Montessori Preschool. She likes to help others and considers herself a positive person – and we agree!
Navigators’ Teacher Melissa Farnsworth Miss Melissa (she/her) loves teaching and learning! Miss Melissa taught elementary school for 5 years, then took a break to stay home with her four boys. Melissa holds two Bachelor of Arts Degrees, a MEd with an emphasis on gifted education, and a Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. She taught at church and in-home preschool groups, presenting art lessons in her children’s classes, leading student book groups and substitute teaching before she came to Geneva Church Preschool. She is pleased to be a part of the Geneva Preschool family.
Navigators’ Aide Angie Merx Miss Angie ( she/her) is excited to be a part of the Geneva Preschool staff. Her background has been working with young children in many different roles, with the role of “mom” to two teenagers and an 9 year old, teaching her the most! Angie is fun and caring and truly wants the children to feel loved and excited to be in the classroom. She loves watching and helping them learn, develop independence, and build social connections with those around them.
Navigators’ Aide Claudia Aguilar Miss Claudia (she/her) is mom to one daughter, a Geneva Preschool alum! She loves helping the children learn new things and is loving and gentle with all of our preschool children. Miss Claudia is originally from Mexico, and blesses us by helping with our Spanish speaking dual-language students and their families.
Program Director Nancy Glodich Mrs G. (she/her) has been a member of Geneva Church for over 35 years. She has been an elder, both the Middle School and Youth Directors and is currently the Children’s Ministry Director. She graduated from Madonna University and obtained an Elementary Education teaching certificate. She has taught many early childhood enrichment classes, taught in a private elementary classroom, and was previously a long-term substitute teacher in our preschool program. Mrs G. leads our weekly chapel program and music program and strives to make each student remember that they are a special child of God.