Early Childhood Programs
Before/After Care
Lake Ann Elementary has licensed before and aftercare available for Lake Ann Elementary families that need care outside of school hours. The program runs from 7:00-9:00 and 4:00-6:00. Tuition is $7 per session and is billed on a monthly basis, and does accept DHHS child care subsidy.
The Benzie Early Childhood Programs are licensed and 4 star rated by the State of Michigan. We provide high-quality preschool experiences for children 3-5 years old. The classrooms are supported by Early Childhood Specialists and all staff go through at least 24 hours of professional development per year. Classrooms utilize Creative Curriculum to support learning and development with a whole-child approach. Betsie Valley Elementary, Homestead Hills Elementary, and Lake Ann Elementary all have Early Childhood Programs in their buildings.
If you would like more information, contact our Early Childhood Directors
Melinda Coger Early Childhood Director – Enrollment
Katie Johnston – Early Childhood Director – 1755 Services
Betsie Valley and Homestead Hills Elementary – Melinda Coger – cogerm@benzieschools.net
Lake Ann Elementary – Katie Johnston – johnstonk@benzieschools.net
Our preschool has been working diligently on learning about rhythm and rhyme, counting and spatial relationships, using and collecting data as well as developing their physical and social-emotional skills through DANCE PARTIES!!
2023/2024 Preschool Interest (please click on the link and submit)
LEAD TEACHERS
Lake Ann Elementary
Demae Cicchelli
Stefanie Colling
Jennifer Miilu
Robbin Moore
Homestead Hills Elementary
Abigail Fraly
Tiffany Ockert
Tammy Lung
Lisa Servello
Betsie Valley Elementary
Amy Friosz
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Malaika Flees – Social Worker
Jessica Edinger – Betsie Valley Elementary (play group coordinator)
Katie Johnston – Special Education Teacher (1755 Provider)
