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Sunny Bunch Christian Pre-School
310 E. Bridge St., Portland, MI  48875 

Mrs. Heather Johnson, Teacher
 Jennifer Pryer, Teacher's Assistant

Charlene (Ingraham) Hans, Business Director
For more information, please call Charlene at (517) 647-2418.

SPONSORED BY:  Portland United Methodist Church
     



 

Parenthood is an essential role.  Pre-school reinforces and encourages the role of parents as the first and best teachers of children.

Sunny Bunch Christian Pre-School offers a school readiness program in a Christian environment for your child and you.

Sounds of joyful and excited children fill the air as they learn, play, sing, and praise.

We would love to have your child join us on our learning adventure.  Give us a call to join in the fun!

       For YOUR CHILD - Ages:  3 (by Dec. 1) to 5 yrs. old     
     Class Structure:  Ages 3 & 4
Two day week with additional third day available for 4 year olds

  • A safe secure learning environment

  • Develop an interest and joy in learning while helping your child to be better prepared for school

  • An atmosphere which encourages curiosity and creativity

  • Learning opportunities appropriate to your child's developmental needs

  • Exposure to a variety of child-appropriate equipment and materials

  • Nurture your child's spiritual growth

  • Opportunities to learn from play with other children and grow together

  • Build self-esteem while encouraging independence

  • Guidance by a trained teacher and assistant

  • Interaction with other children and adults

  • Freedom and time to be an individual

FOR YOU
  • Support during the joyous and sometimes trying times of being a parent
  • Involvement in decisions affecting your child's first school experience
  • Guided observations of children in a group setting
  • Close interactions with staff and other parents
  • Increased self-confidence in your role as a parent
  • An opportunity for personal and spiritual growth

WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Mrs. Heather Johnson, Teacher
 Mrs. Johnson is a graduate of Ionia High School and Western Michigan University with
a degree in Elementary Education, including a minor in early Childhood Education.
 Jennifer Pryer, Teacher's Assistant
  • Person responsible for a well-planned program with focus on school readiness and promoting Christian principles.
  • Person who cares about young children and their parents.
  • Qualified professional with appropriate educational background employed by the church.
  • Assisted in the classroom by an assistant employed by the Sunny Bunch Christian Childcare Center Board.

Our staff members are trained in First Aid, CPR, and are screened through the Michigan State Police Department.

EDUCATION
Sunny Bunch Christian Pre-School provides a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities for your child.  They include, but are not limited to art, music, science, language, math, large and small motor skills, outdoor activities, Bible stories, field trips, and large and small group activities.  These activities help your child with:
  • Creative thinking and problem solving skills
  • Language development
  • Gross and fine motor skills
  • Social and emotional development

PARENT INVOLVEMENT
  • We hope you know that parents can play an important part in all we do as a pre-school.
  • Provide class snacks and drinks
  • Pay reasonable registration and tuition fees.
  • We offer additional opportunities for you to participate at any time in our open classrooms.  Some of the opportunities include field trip drivers, story tellers, material aides, helping with programs, etc.