Welcome to Hilltop Preschool


Hilltop Preschool, located in the education wing in Zion Lutheran Church, has been providing a nurturing Christian environment where children feel safe to learn and grow since 1978. Our staff, facility, and program are licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services.

Mission Statement

Provide quality Christ-centered education and care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit in a developmentally appropriate learning environment while recognizing each child as a unique creation of God.

Ten Reasons for Choosing Hilltop Preschool

  • Teachers possess Bachelor Degrees in education or child related fields, with specific emphasis on early childhood education or child development combined with years of experience.
  • Staff is CPR/First Aid trained and fully screened through the Michigan State Police and the Family Independence Agency, and completes 15 hours of professional development education in addition to CPR/First Aid and blood borne pathogen training annually.
  • Our facility offers a clean, bright, well-equipped, and maintained environment that includes four rooms and state-of-the-art playground for a variety of settings in which children can learn.
  • Class size is small with the adult to child ratio of 1:10-12, depending on age, allowing greater attention to each child’s individual needs.
  • A foundation in faith is laid through programs that reinforce the importance of Christian core values such as mutual respect, cooperation, kindness to others, honesty, positive choices, and love of God and family.
  • The full-day Wraparound Program with extended hours allows enhanced learning and enrichment opportunities in conjunction with preschool curriculum.
  • We abide by a policy of nonviolent play and artwork, and do not allow violent toys or clothing at the preschool. Through tolerance, we teach children to respect each other’s beliefs and opinions.
  • Parents play an integral role in their child’s education by partnering with teachers and are welcome to observe at any time or volunteer to assist in the classroom.
  • The Parent Roundtable holds monthly seminars on current topics in early childhood issues covering areas such as health, behavior, and education.
  • Camp Hilltop offers four one-week theme camps during the summer for children ages 3-8 years.
Hilltop Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.