About Canterbury Creek

Nurturing Young Explorers Since 1975

Nestled on 11 acres in the heart of Ada, Michigan, Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool has been a haven for young learners since 1975. Our multi-age program (ages 3–6) blends hands-on learning with the wonders of nature, creating a joyful space where children thrive.

Children delight in our two schoolhouses, three expansive playgrounds, and vibrant green spaces, exploring nature trails and engaging in creative play. Our working farm, home to horses, cows, goats, sheep, an alpaca, pigs, chickens, and more, offers unique moments like bottle-feeding baby animals or riding horses, fostering care and responsibility.

Through our dynamic curriculum, we cultivate confident, curious learners ready for their next steps. Join us to see how our supportive community helps young hearts and minds flourish.

Preschool Registration

Our Mission

At Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool, we inspire a lifelong love of learning through an extraordinary first educational experience. Our multi-age program nurtures children ages 3–6 in a safe, joyful, and enriching environment where they eagerly explore both indoor classrooms and our expansive outdoor spaces. Through a dynamic, age-appropriate curriculum, we foster curiosity, confidence, and readiness for life’s next steps, empowering young learners to embrace education with excitement.

Our Team

Nicole Turchetti, Owner and Director at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Leadership Team

Nicole Turchetti

Director

Megan Davison, Site Administrator at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Megan Davison

Site Administrator

Brianna Smith, Site Administrator at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Brianna Smith

Site Administrator

Robin Alvarez, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

East School Teachers

Robin Alvarez

(Mon/Wed/Fri)

Cheryl Reeve, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Cheryl Reeve

(Mon/Wed/Fri)

Jessica Bartnick, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Jessica Bartnick

(Tu/Th)

Katie Parshall, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Katie Parshall

(Monday - Friday)

Heather Daum, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Heather Daum

(Tu/Th + Wed Support)

Lauri Strauss, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Lauri Strauss

(Monday - Friday)

West School Teachers

Sarah Boerma, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Sarah Boerma

(Tu/Th, MWF, Mon-Fri)

Annie Fiser, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Annie Fiser

(Monday - Friday)

Shannon Ingles, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool
Alaina Burgess, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Shannon Ingles

(Tu/Th, MWF, Mon-Fri)

Alaina Burgess

(Tu/Th + MWF)

Sam Roelofs, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Sam Roelofs

(Mon/Wed/Fri)

Jessica Pear, Lead Teacher at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Jessica Pear

(Tu/Th)

Support Staff

Breyanna Spielmaker, Support Staff at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool
Katie Akers, Support Staff at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Breyanna Spielmaker

Nicole and Riley Turchetti, Owners at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool

Katie Akers

Owners

Nicole and Riley Turchetti

Nicole and Riley have owned and operated Canterbury Creek since 2015

Animals on the Farm

A small chick inside an incubator with eggs around it, against a wooden background.
A red barn with white accents and four small windows, with three horses grazing on green grass in front of it.
Two horses peeking over a wooden fence inside a barn.
A brown horse with a blonde mane grazing on grass in a rural setting with trees and a red barn in the background.
A young black calf with a red halter stands on grass, secured by a leash, in a fenced outdoor area with trees and playground equipment in the background.
A brown cow and a small black calf lying on muddy ground near a fenced area outdoors.
A young black calf lying on a wooden platform inside a barn, with a larger brown cow nearby.
Close-up of four chickens, with white, black, and brown feathers, standing side by side outdoors.
A small and a large goat standing on straw in a barn.
A baby goat standing on rocky ground beside a red barn wall, with another goat partially visible in the background.
A black and white goat kid standing next to an adult goat next to a red metal barn on a grassy farm.
Three sheep in a fenced pen, one with curly wool, one with black and white face, and one with white face, standing near a wooden feeding trough.
Close-up of a lamb with white wool sticking up, looking through a fence with wooden and metal bars, during daytime.
Close-up of a young sheep with curly wool and dark ears, standing behind a wooden fence, with other sheep partly visible in the background.
Three sheep looking through a wooden fence in a grassy field, with one behind the fence and two leaning on it, outside in sunlight.
A sheep standing on grass in a fenced outdoor area with green trees and a wire fence in the background.

Children on the Farm

Children holding hands and running outdoors on a grassy field with adults in the background at ada farm preschool.
A young girl in a colorful dress with a small bag around her neck, standing on grass and waving with her right hand, which is covered in blue paint, next to a white painting horse in a green outdoor park area.
Young girl examining a piece of paper with blue paint splatters in a wooden room.
A summer camper with glasses and blonde hair sitting on a saddle-shaped hay bale inside a wooden building, playing with a red and white magnetic drawing board.
Three young girls playing with toy corn on a farm-themed water table inside a wooden barn at Canterbury Creek Farm Preschool. The barn has various farm tools and hats hanging on the wall.
A woman holding a baby goat while children pet and interact with it at an outdoor farm or petting zoo.
A woman wearing sunglasses and gloves interacts with a small goat at a petting zoo as children watch through a wooden fence. In the background, there is a barn, silos, and other visitors. The setting is outdoors on a sunny day.
A young girl wearing a pink jacket, blue pants, and a black riding helmet is sitting on a brown and white pony with a black saddle and a green saddle pad. The pony is being held by a person partially visible on the left side of the image. The scene i
Children and adults standing in line outdoors, watching a red fire rescue truck parked in a parking lot with a blue sky and trees in the background at Farm School.
Group of preschool children sitting on grass in a circle outdoors, with a woman and a small white lamb at the center. Trees in the background, sunny day.
A woman standing beside a brown pony behind a wire fence, teaching preschoolers who are going to ride the pony during school.
Young girl with a backpack riding a saddle on a hay bale inside a barn.
Children sitting on a colorful number-lined rug watching a woman reading a book in a classroom decorated with educational and playful items, with tables, chairs, and a chalkboard in the background.
A classroom filled with young children sitting on colorful carpet tiles, attentively listening to a teacher and two children at the front. The teacher holds a book, and the children are engaged in a learning activity. The classroom has educational ma
A young sheep standing on hay inside a barn with wood walls at the Canterbury Creek barn.
Two young children playing with small plastic animal figures in a texture table at a play area at Farm School.

Farm School Property

The red school building with a green roof and a small bell tower, surrounded by trees and a white fence, with a silver silo labeled 'Sukup' nearby, and a paved walkway in front showing the ground at Canterbury Creek Farm School.
A red school building with white trim and a green roof, surrounded by a white fence, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A red barn with white trim and green roof, a small silo, a playground with a slide, and a wire suspension goat bridge on a farm, under a bright blue sky.
A small petting zoo area with a red and white chicken coop, a large metal cylindrical enclosure, a small shed, and fenced outdoor area with trees in the background.
A small horse with a black and white coat inside a wooden stall, with a window looking into a bright, colorful room.
A large metal grain silo with the word
A children's outdoor play area with sand, logs, and wooden structures, surrounded by trees and fences, with a barn in the background and various play equipment and benches.
View of a wooden suspension bridge crossing over a landscape with trees, blue sky, and a small pavilion at Farm School
A red barn with a green roof and white trim, alongside a metal silo with a logo, situated in a grassy area with trees in the background.
Snow-covered red barn with a small attached porch and a silo on the side, surrounded by snow and a few leafless trees.
Aerial view of a rural area with several red barns, green-roofed buildings, a parking lot with parked cars, a wooded area, and some outdoor structures like a sandbox and playground equipment.