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Friends Preschool & Kindergarten

1200 Atlantic St Milford, MI 48381

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Play, Learn & Grow with Friends

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Friends is a state licensed program for children ages 2 1/2 to 6.
  • We are a bible based, traditional preschool focusing on age appropriate development.
  • Our staff provides a high quality program with a low student to teacher ratio that enables each child to blossom at his/her own rate.
  • Classes are offered each day for all age groups.
  • The scheduling of classes is based upon parental/child needs and our availablility.
  • The foundational principle of Friends is to share our faith in God (our creator), His Word, His Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit with the children and families we have serve. Furthermore, it is our responsibility to provide an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth through Biblical materials, literature, language development, math concepts, art, music, drama, and physical activities.Our program incorporates the Montessori philosophy with a Christian base. We observe the child to determine his/her interests and needs. We utilize the introduction of practical life, sensorial, language and math materials/activities to promote socialization and learning. We also, strive to assist each child in gaining the skills needed to become independent and creative. Our goal is to move our students to the next level of learning.We Provide: Parent/Tot classes, Pre-school, Pre-Kindergarten,Young-five'sfull or day sessions, Kindergarten classes are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with full days. We have half days that begin at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am or begin at 12:30 pm and end at 3:00 pm. Our full day program runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We allow for a lunch option for any half day students that extends their day by 1 hours for an extra $5.00.We are state licensed and abide by all of Michigan`s Department of Human Service rules. All staff members are licensed, have first aid training and CPR training. During the school year all staff members participate in ongoing educational workshops and opportunities.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Friends Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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