Duneside Discovery Center at Mary A. White

Contact

1400 Wisconsin Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417
Tel: 616.850.5700 Fax: 616.850.5710 Attendance 616.850.5750

Duneside Discovery Center

School Hours

Young Fives
8:30 a.m. -  3:40 p.m. 
GSRP
Group A: 8:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Group B: 8:25 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
PDP Program
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ECSE Program
AM: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PM: 12:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

GSRP (Early Release After-School Care Not Available)

  • Group A: 2:25 p.m. pickup
  • Group B: 2:35 p.m. pickup

Young Fives (Early Release After-School Care Available)

  • 2:40 p.m. pickup


ECSE releases at the normal time (12 p.m.)

Preschool Development Program (Age 3)
Great Start Readiness Program (Age 4)
Young Fives (Age 5)

Preschool Enrollment is Now Open!

Enrollment for our Preschool Development Program (for children turning 3 on or before September 1, 2026) and our Great Start Readiness Program (for children turning 4 on or before September 1, 2026) is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Click on the program above to learn more, or click below to begin the enrollment process.

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Nature-Based Learning for Children Ages 3-5

At Duneside Discovery Center, our unique approach blends nature-based education with strong academic instruction to create a rich, engaging experience for every child.

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Upcoming Events

  • 10 June
  • 11 June
  • 12 June
  • 15 June
    • Board Budget Hearing @ ESC 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board Budget Hearing @ ESC
      Date: Jun 15
      Time: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: GHAPS Education Service Center, 1415 S Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA
      Calendar: GHAPS District Calendar
    • Board Meeting @ Education Service Center
      Date: Jun 15
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Grand Haven Area Public Schools, 1415 S Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA
      Calendar: GHAPS District Calendar
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News

White Pines Students Explore Lakeshore During Transition Day May 15, 2026
Lakeshore Students Named Michigan Design Challenge Finalists May 15, 2026
Bucco Helps Celebrate the Joy of Reading at Duneside May 15, 2026
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Resources & Forms

2025 Family Information Night Presentation
2025 Family Information Night Recording

Risk and Benefits WaiverOutdoor Care Consent FormWeekend Food Permission SlipDuneside Email SignupDuneside Data Form 25-26Y5 Early Release Aftercare Application

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