About the DACP

DACP offers a developmental, play-based preschool program for children ages 2, 3 and 4. We are a state licensed, non-denominational and non-discriminatory school.

But we are much more than that.

Enroll your child at Drayton, and you have an active role in shaping your child’s first school experience. You’ll work in the classroom alongside the teacher and see your child’s social and academic development first-hand. You will also become part of a community of parents sharing the experience of running the preschool together.

2025-2026 Classes/Pricing

Drayton offers classes for three age groups. Children must be of class age (2, 3, or 4 years old) by September 1st of the current year to be eligible for a class in their age group.

The 2 year old Parent/Tot Program is on Wednesday from 9:30am-11:00am (a parent stays with the child during school). The AM Class (3 year old) Program has classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:45am. The Pre-K (4 year old) Program has classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am-12:15pm.

We are excited to now offer extra days for both Pre-K and 3s classes. Our three-year-olds can attend 3 half days and our four-year-olds can attend 4 half days. We are adding extra days for both classes and will have more information soon! Cost for this extra day is  $600 per year. Extra days are currently Tuesdays and Fridays. More will be available soon. Please inquire at membership@draytonpreschool.org

The annual tuition for each class below is an estimate, as tuition is raised by 1-2% annually:
• Parent/Tot: $622.57
• Threes Class (3-yr-old): $1,420.85
• Pre-K Class (4-yr-old): $2,131.27

Teachers

 

Smiling woman with dark hair and blue glasses outdoors, wearing a colorful floral dress.

Lead Teacher: Katy Schoetzow

 

I am beyond excited to be returning to the Drayton Community! I have spent the majority of my professional career as a teaching artist for various Detroit organizations and am also a nationally recognized teaching artist for the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. Most recently, you might have seen me in the woods as a teacher with Firefly Forest School. I can’t wait to bring my background in the arts and outdoor learning to the Drayton classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher at the Drayton Ave Coop Preschool in FerndaleAssistant Teacaher/Program Director: Kim Stanton

Kim Stanton is a Ferndale resident and has always enjoyed working with children. She attended Siena Heights University and graduated in 1995 with her degree in Early Childhood Development. Mrs. Stanton has two children (Jacob 18, Justin 13) and has been married to her husband Erik for 21 years. After working at many daycares she decided to become a nanny where she was able to bring her sons with her to three different wonderful families for the past 20 years. She has subbed at a co-op in Clawson and her youngest son attended the FCC co-op in Royal Oak.

Mrs. Stanton enjoys spending a majority of her summers at her husband’s family cottage in Grand Bend, Canada. Kim enjoys spending time with her sons at many different zoos, going to the gym, taking her dog Zoey on walks, playing golf and cheering on the Detroit Lions.