Welcome to the MacNaughton Learning Center

Now Enrolling for Fall 2025

Scan the QR Code for more information and to begin enrollment, or visit: www.tricountyschools.com/enrollment and click on the Preschool Registration tab. Application works for All preschool opportunities

MacNaughton Learning Center Opening Fall 2025

We are excited to announce the opening of the MacNaughton Learning Center (formerly MacNaughton Elementary), a newly refreshed space dedicated to supporting both Early Childhood and Alternative 
Education programming for Tri County Area Schools.
 
 Previously housed at the Edgerton Building, both of these vital programs will continue under one roof in a bright, updated facility designed to better serve students and families. With this move, we’re expanding opportunities and creating a more accessible, welcoming environment in the heart of Howard City.
 
We’ve completed all updated fire and environmental inspections, ensuring that the building is safe, clean, and ready to welcome students this fall. We are also currently in the process of hiring a new building principal who will lead this work and support students, families, and staff at the MacNaughton Learning Center.
 
Beginning this fall, we’re proud to offer five (5) day, full-day GSRP preschool classrooms, Monday through Friday, through our Tri County Early Childhood program—all in one safe and engaging location.
 

See What’s Inside MacNaughton Learning Center

• FREE GSRP for All Families! 4 yr old (5-day, full-day)
• Three-year-old tuition based preschool program
• Early Childhood Special Education services to meet a range of learner needs
• Montcalm County Head Start programming through EightCAP, Inc. (Free childhood and support services for those qualifying, 0-5 years of age)
• A dedicated building principal to lead and support students, staff, and families
• Caring, certified early childhood educators and support staff
• Full-time, on-site speech pathologist to support communication development
• Refreshed and inviting learning spaces with new paint, vibrant vinyl displays, and carpet
• A secure environment designed specifically for early learners
• A dedicated space for Alternative Education, offering flexible, student-centered pathways to graduation
• And more to come - we’re actively exploring the addition of on-site wraparound childcare to further support families we serve at this building