Welcome to the OMPS Preschool

The OMPS Preschool Program aligns with the core operational and learning principles of Old Mission Peninsula School, in an environment of respect, responsibility, courage, and kindness.

Classrooms

Preschool Classroom 1

Ages 3 - 4 year olds
Preschool 1 uses a play based curriculum emphasizing in learning socialization. This curriculum is flexible, focusing on developing basic skills such as sharing, following directions, and developing fines and gross motor skills. Preschool 1 has a less structured day with a lot of free play activities designed to foster social and emotional development.

Preschool Classroom 2

Ages 4 - 5 year olds
Preschool 2 has a more structured curriculum aimed to prepare children for the academic and social demands for Kindergarten or school aged programs. This includes more emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and other foundational academic skills. Students follow a routine and have a greater focus on group activities geared to prepare them for the next steps leading to Kindergarten preparedness.

The OMPS Preschool is designed to foster connection with children's eagerness and readiness to learn and promote the social-emotional development of each child so that each child has the opportunity to develop mental, social and physical capacity and skills that will serve them well as they grow into their childhood and future adulthood.

The OMPS classrooms are designed to be a warm, engaging and safe space to learn and grow. Preschool activities will include regular play, exploration and learning opportunities within the extensive outdoor campus available at Old Mission. Our preschool uses The Creative Curriculum, which "empowers children to be confident, creative and caring learners through play-based, hands-on investigations" and is "a research-based approach that incorporates language, literacy, and mathematics" throughout the day.

Hours, Rates & Enroll

Schedule	Daily Rates
5 days per week (M/T/W/Th/F)	$45
3 days per week (M/W/F)	$48
2 days per week (T/Th)	$48

Preschool Handbook The Creative Curriculum

Preschool Hours

Preschool Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3 - 3:20 p.m. and will follow the regular school year calendar . The first day of school and preschool is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

Preschool Enrollment

If you would like to enroll in your child(ren) in Preschool at OMPS, please complete the Preschool Inquiry Enrollment Form below.

Preschool Inquiry Enrollment Form

Preschool Inquiry for Enrollment

Contact Information

Name

Phone

Age of Child(ren) you wish to enroll

Child 1 Age

Child 2 Age

Child 3 Age

Child 4 Age

Child 5 Age

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Payment Options

All fees are required to be paid in advance of your child attending the Preschool Program.

OMPS Preschool fees may be made by two methods:

Option 1 - EZ School Apps Online Payment

Pay via the school payments management system called EZ School Apps (current OMPS families may be familiar with this program because OMPS uses the EZ School Apps Lunch Payment System for our lunch program).

Go to the EZ Schools App.
Set up an EZ School Payments account.
The school will link you to your child in the system and your payments owed will be applied by the school to your account.

What can I do when I sign up for EZ School Apps?

Use your credit card to deposit money into your child(ren)’s account anytime from anywhere using any browser.
View your child’s account balance 24/7.
Receive notifications when your child’s account balance is low.
You can view you balance on your child's account.

What are my payment options?

Credit Card/Debit Card: The convenience fees for the use of a credit or debit card are:

3.75% with a minimum of $2.50

What is my child’s current balance?
You can log into your child's account here to find their balance at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please contact us at 231.252.0225 or info@ompschool.org.

Option 2 - Check

Pay by check mailed to the school. OMPS is not able to accept or process cash payments, but checks can be mailed to the school address.

Old Mission Peninsula School
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686

Please ensure your check is mailed in advance of the 15th of each month so that payments can be processed by that deadline.

Payment Schedule Options

Pay full yearly payment by September 15th.
Pay monthly - payments due by the 15th of the preceding month. These payments will be based on the monthly rate listed on the OMPS Preschool Fee Schedule.

Please make complete payment on a timely basis. OMPS must collect Program fees at these specific due dates in order to operate the Preschool Program and pay our teachers.

About OMPS Preschool

Instructional The OMPS Preschool is designed to foster connection with children's eagerness and readiness to learn and promote the social-emotional development of each child so that each child has the opportunity to develop mental, social and physical capacity and skills that will serve them well as they grow into their childhood and future adulthood.

Classroom The OMPS classrooms are designed to be a warm, engaging and safe space to learn and grow. Preschool activities will include regular play, exploration and learning opportunities within the extensive outdoor campus available at Old Mission. Our preschool uses The Creative Curriculum, which "empowers children to be confident, creative and caring learners through play-based, hands-on investigations" and is "a research-based approach that incorporates language, literacy, and mathematics" throughout the day.

Meet the Preschool Crew

Kaitlyn Bailey Interim Preschool Director
I was attracted to Old Mission Peninsula School because of the strong community support system with common goals for our students; this kind of support will help our students go above and beyond.
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Cheri Stainforth Preschool Teacher
When you enter the OMPS building, you become pare of our school family. The entire staff strives to creat an atmosphere where all feel welcome.
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Kellie Torpey Preschool Co-Teacher
I am truly thrilled to be part of this incredible school! I've been fortunate to spend time as a Substitute Teacher at OMPS.
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