
At Cedar Trails, we offer three different programs to help build a strong foundation for your child as they build skills to prepare them for Young 5 or Kindergarten.
Our learning levels offer different opportunities for both 3 and 4 years old's to begin their trail to success at Cedar Trails. Each program is tailored to fit the needs of the student and family based on age, days, times, and tuition.



North Kent Head Start is a small site situated along White Creek Road in Cedar Springs, located in northern Kent County. We are a traditional year site and currently have three classrooms that house the only 3-year-old, full-day programs. The building overlooks a private lake where the children can view nature uninhabited, observe many varieties of wildlife, catch insects, and more all while they are engaged in outside play.



Visit the Parent as Teachers Website to learn more!
Suggested Supply List for Tuition Preschool:
- Baggies: Gallon and Quart
- Bleach Wipes
- Full-sized backpack
- Hand sanitizer
- Kleenex
- Lunch bags (white or brown)
- Roll of paper towel
- Sticky /Post It notes

Beth Whaley, Principal
Courtney O’Brien, Dean of Students
Secretaries: Tara Black, Jenny Drew, Carrie Mellema
Cedar Trails Preschool
Jamie Figley (Associate)
Lindsey Swartz (Lead)
Whitney Woodard (Lead)
Great Start Readiness Program &
Kent County Head Start
Becky Averill
Ellen Brown
Betty Krzyzton
Kami Larsen
Candace Punches
Margaret Rabbers
Parents As Teachers
Caroline Galle
Lora Jenema
Kristi Webber