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Full-Time Child Care and Preschool Programs

Ann Arbor Public Schools Preschool and Family Center– Early Intervention, Early Childhood Developmentally Delayed, Michigan School Readiness Program, Head Start, First Steps, Community Special Education Services, and Tuition-Based preschool.

2775 Boardwalk, with satellite locations at Allen and Thurston elementary schools [map]
994–2303

See Child Care & Preschools—Part-Time & Co-op Programs, below. preschool.a2schools.org

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CHILD CARE KEY


The child care centers listed accommodate 12 or more children and are licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services. The list also includes centers for children of employees at companies with staffs of 1,000 or more.

Child care centers are open year round unless otherwise indicated. Most take applications at any time. Centers that include preschool programs or kindergarten often enroll annually for the school year. Call the centers for registration information.

In addition to the centers listed, Ann Arbor has 58 active, licensed day care family homes, which care for 6 or fewer children, and 45 active group homes providing care for up to 12 children. Contact the Child Care Network (see link below) for information.

V indicates that the center offers before- and/or after-school care for elementary students (some also provide transportation—call to ask). B.A. indicates that all teachers hold at least a bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field. Drop-In indicates that drop-in child care is available. NAEYC indicates the center is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. TT indicates that children must be toilet trained.


Full-Time Programs


Fees are for children age 3 or older attending the center for full days, Mon.–Fri., unless otherwise noted. Costs for younger children are usually higher; costs for older children are usually lower. All rates are as of May 2008.


Ann Arbor YMCA Child Care Center

400 W. Washington [map]
996–9622

Child care for age 2 1/2–grade 4. After-school care for kindergartners and elementary school students. Teen center for grades 5–8. Sports and fitness activities. Transportation from many Ann Arbor schools. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:15. About $50–$185/week (paid monthly); lower for YMCA members. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer camp. Scholarships available; Michigan Department of Human Services funds accepted. childcare@annarborymca.org, www.annarborymca.org B.A., 59, D5


Annie's Children's Center

216 Beakes [map]
761–8070

Infant/toddler care for children 6 weeks and older, preschool, and full-day kindergarten. Adult-child ratio 1:3–1:7. $860–$1,050/month. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. anniesa2mi@msn.com, www.anniescc.com B.A. 60, D4


Annie's Children's Center

3220 Oakwood [map]
973–7222

Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–7 years. Adult-child ratios 1:3–1:7. $860–$1,050/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m. anniesa2mi@msn.com, www.anniescc.com V B.A., 61, G7


Annie's Children's Center

5350 Park Rd. [map]
663–8081

Infant/toddler care, preschool, full-day kindergarten, and before- and after-school care for children 6 weeks–8 years. Summer camps and field trips. Year round $860–$1,050/month. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. anniesa2mi@msn.com, www.anniescc.com V B.A., 62, A5


Bosworth Preschool & Readiness Center

603 Longshore [map]
662–6008

Day care and preschool for children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. sue@bosworthpreschool.com www.bosworthpreschool.com B.A., NAEYC, Drop-In


Bright Horizons at St. Joseph Mercy Health System

5251 McAuley [map]
712–4020

Child care for ages 6 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:10. Call for fees. Discount for St. Joseph Mercy employees. Summer program for ages 6–12. 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. stjosephs.mi@brighthorizons.com, www.brighthorizons.com Drop-In, 64, I5


Cantelon Child Care

113 Eighth [map]
369–2792

Year-round preschool and child care for infants up to age five. 8 a.m–5:30 p.m. Full time tuition: infants–2 1/2 years $255/week or $61/day for full-day, $31/day for half-day; preschool for ages 2 1/2–5 $205/week or $41/day for full-day, $31/day for half-day. 65, D4,


Children's Creative Center

1600 Pauline [map]
769–0019

Day care and kindergarten for ages 6 weeks–6 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:6. Full-day 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and half-day 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. sessions. Half- and part-time programs available. Before- and after-school care; transportation available. Summer program for ages 6–11. Intern program for grades 6–9. V B.A., 66, C5


Childtime Learning Center

4220 Plymouth [map]
332–0062

Preschool and learning center for ages 6 weeks–6 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:12. Full day care $224/week for pre-K, $229 for preschool, $262 for infants and toddlers. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Half-day care $175 for pre-K, $178/week for preschool, $205/week for infants and toddlers. Drop-in: preschool and pre-K $55/day, infants and toddlers $65/day. 0628@childtime.com, www.childtime.com Drop-In, 67, H3


Community Day Care and Preschool Center, Inc.

1611 Westminster [map]
761–7101

Day care and preschool for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. Sliding-scale fee. Summer program. Off-site care for elementary school children at Lawton and Burns Park. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Drop-in care available for enrolled families who need care on days not scheduled to attend. audrey@communitydaycareinc.org, www.communitydaycareinc.org V B.A., NAEYC, 68, E6


Concord Preschool & Kindergarten

4300 Scio Church Rd. [map]
994–3415. Information line: 662–6002

Learning-based preschool and kindergarten for bright, creative, and talented children ages 2 1/2–6. Adult-child ratio better than 1:8. Morning, afternoon, and full-day programs available. Half day $33, full day $47; 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Ten-week learning-based summer program offered. www.concordforgifted.com V B.A., 69, A6


Daycroft Montessori Primary School

100 Oakbrook [map]
930–0333

78 students in preschool and kindergarden. Ages 3 years–kindergarten. Adult-child ratio 1:10 for preschool; 1:12 for kindergarten. Teachers Montessori certified. Tuition (Sept.–mid June, 8:30 am - 3:30pm) : full day preschool $9,400, half day preschool $6600, kindergarten $10,100; afternoon 1/2 day available at same rates. Open 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Summer program. micheleb@daycroft.org, www.daycroft.org V B.A., 70, D7


The Discovery Center

775 S. Maple [map]
663–7496

Preschool and kindergarten for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratio 1:8. $46/day. Half-day schedules available. Summer camp. thediscoverycenter@thediscoverycenterpreschool.com, www.thediscoverycenterpreschool.com B.A., NAEYC, 71, B5


Divine Shepherd Preschool

2600 Nixon [map]
761–7275

Full-day and flexible-schedule preschool with a Christian base, for ages 2 1/2 to 5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. $40/day for care 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $20/ session for care 9–11:30 a.m. or 1–3:30 p.m. preschool@divshep.com, www.divshep.com/preschool B.A., TT, 72, F2


Doughty Montessori School

416 S. Ashley [map]
663–8050

Traditional Montessori method and philosophy. Preschool and kindergarten for ages 2 1/2–6. Adult-child ratio 1:8 or better. Head teachers are Montessori certified. Full-time care 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m., school-day 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m., and half day sessions. Summer programs offered. doughtymontessori.com V 73, D5


First Step Day Care

Dicken School area
332–9155

Year-round day care and preschool for ages 1–5. Minimum adult-child ratio 1:6. Full- and part-time available. $205/week for 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. junedavid@juno.com, www.juneanddavid.com 74, C6


Fuller Hill Child Care

2215 Fuller [map]
769–2918

Year-round day care and preschool for ages infant–5 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4–1:8. $195/week for children under 2 1/2, $160/week for ages 2 1/2–5. 6:50 a.m.–6 p.m. NAEYC pending, 75, F4


Go Like the Wind! Montessori School

3540 Dixboro Ln. [map]
747–7422

Montessori preschool and kindergarten for ages 3–6 with interdenominational Christian classrooms. Half-day preschool 8:45–11:30 a.m. $6,180/year, extended-day preschool 8:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $6,860/year, and full-day kindergarten 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. $9,660/year. Teachers Montessori certified. Adult-child ratio 1:10. Extended care 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer programs. (See also Private Schools, above.) info@golikethewind.com, www.golikethewind.com V TT, 76, I2


Go Like the Wind! Toddlers and Infants

3540 Dixboro Ln. [map]
747–7422

Full-day, half-time, and part-time child care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–3 years. Teachers Montessori certified. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Full-day care about $1,160/month. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. info@golikethewind.com, www.golikethewind.com 76, I2


Graceful Beginnings Learning Center

2898 Packard (New Grace Apostolic Temple) [map]
477–6891

Year-round infant/toddler care and preschool. Offers Spanish as a foreign language. Adult-child ratio 1:4 for infants 6 weeks–2 years, full time tuition $215/week, $105/full-day, $83/half-day. Adult-child ratio 1:8 for older toddlers ages 2–3, full time tuition $180/week, $86/full-day, $63/half-day. Adult-child ratio 1:10 for preschool ages 3–4, full time tuition $165/week, $81/full-day, $70/half-day. Adult-child ratio 1:12 for ages 4–5, full time tuition $163/week, $81/full-day, $68/half-day. 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. deametriceh@gracefulbeginnings.org, www.gracefulbeginnings.org V Drop-In (for registered children), 77, F7


Green House Montessori School

3613 Green Brier [map]
913–0021

Montessori preschool and kindergarten for ages 3–6. Teachers Montessori certified. Adult-child ratio 1:10. $695/month for care 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Half-day schedule $418/month, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Extended care $4.40/hour 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer camp. ghmsaa@aol.com, www.members.aol.com/ghmsaa V B.A., TT, 78, G3


Gretchen's House I—Mt. Vernon

700 Mount Vernon [map]
769–4402

Child care, kindergarten, full- and half-day preschool program, before- and after-school care; summer camp for ages 5–7. Adult-child ratios 1:8–1:10. $170–$1,015/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. mdavis@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com V B.A., NAEYC, 79, C5


Gretchen's House II

721 Mount Pleasant [map]
662–2739

Child care for ages 2 months–3 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Tuition $689–$1,497/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Allergy aware/nut free program. jmorrison@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 80, C5


Gretchen's House III

1745 W. Stadium [map]
663–4720

Child care for ages 2 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:8. $467–$1,015/month for preschool, $689–$1497/month for infants and toddlers. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. nmastie@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 81, C6


Gretchen's House IV-Washtenaw Intermediate School District

1735 S. Wagner [map]
994–8100, ext. 1696

Full and part time child care for ages 6 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:8. $883– $1,336/month for full time care. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. ckeena@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 82, B6


Gretchen's House V

2625 Traver [map]
761–7030

Child care for ages 6 weeks–11 years. Full and part-time programs for preschool and kindergarten. Before- and after-school care for ages 5–11 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:12. $170–$1,497/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Summer programming available for all ages. Free preschool for 4 year olds with qualifying factors, call Loisanne Arnold 761–2576 ext. 200 for information. mdavis@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com V B.A., NAEYC, 83, E2


Gretchen's House VI

2340 Oak Valley [map]
327–6125

Child care, kindergarten, and before- and after-school care for ages 3 months–12 years. Adult-child ratios 1:3–1:10. Full- and part-time programs available for preschool and kindergarten. $162–$1,497/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Summer program available. knowak@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com V NAEYC, 84, B6


Gretchen's House VII

1580 Dhu Varren [map]
821–2800

Child care for ages 3 months–12 years. Adult-child ratios 1:3–1:10. Full- and part-time program available for preschool and kindergarten. $162–$1,497/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Summer program. lgriswold@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com V NAEYC, 85, E2


Jewish Community Early Childhood Center

2935 Birch Hollow [map]
971–0990

Morning preschool, and full-day, half-day, and part-time child care for ages 2 months–5 years (two, three, or five days a week); parent-infant and parent-toddler classes and family workshops; afternoon enrichment classes for ages 3–5. Adult-child ratios 1:3–1:7. Full-time care $970/month for 3–5 years; infants and toddlers $1,190. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. ndeyoung@umich.edu, www.jccannarbor.org V NAEYC, 86, E7


Kids Garden

2626 Packard [map]
975–9930

Preschool and day care for ages 2–6 years. Summer camp for children up to age 10. Adult-child ratio 1:3–1:8. $170/week. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Part-time care available. kidsgardencenter@gmail.com, www.kids-garden.com V 87, F7


KinderCare Learning Center

2300 S. Huron Pkwy. [map]
971–6626

Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–12 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4 to 1:18. Infant–3 yrs. $270/wk., 3–4 yrs. $218/wk, school age before– and after–care $104/wk. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Drop-in for preschool age & older. netherton@klcorp.com, www.kindercare.com V 88, G6


Kozy Heart

5443 Lohr Rd. [map]
222–9695

Year-round infant and toddler day care and preschool for ages 3 months–6 years. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call for tuition rates. 89, D8


Little Angels Preschool & Daycare

2801 Boardwalk [map]
998–0233

Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–6 years. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. $200–$230/week. Partial week $48–55/day, minimum two days. Summer camp for ages 6–12; $175/week, partial week $40/day, minimum two days (plus $50 registration fee). Adult-child ratio: 1:4–1:10. littleangelspsd@yahoo.com 90, E7


Little Blue Preschool

113 Eighth [map]
369–2792

Full- or half-day preschool for ages 2 1/2–5, also infant and toddler care (space is limited). Adult-child ratio 1:4–1:8. Preschool $205/week, infants and toddlers $255/week. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 91, C5


Little Folk's Corner

4850 Dexter [map]
769–0944

Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–kindergarten. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Two days/week minimum. Call for fees. Summer programs available for ages 6 weeks–7 years. www.littlefolkscorner.com V 92, A3


Little Lamb Nursery and Kindergarten

2794 Packard [map]
971–4811

Child care for ages 6 weeks–12 years. Preschool and kindergarten for ages 2 1/2–5. Affiliated with Seventh-Day Adventist Church; non-denominational teachings. Adult-child ratio 1:4–1:12. $185/week for ages 2 1/2 & up, $230/week for infants. Part-time available. Summer program. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. littlelambnk@yahoo.com V Drop-In (for siblings of enrolled students only) 93, F7


Little People's University

2946 St. Aubin [map]
971–3802

Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–6 years. Curriculum focuses on learning through play-based, hands-on, and structured activities. Adult-child ratio 1:4–1:10. Preschool $175/week, infants $205/week, pre–K $170/week. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Part-time available. Summer program. director@lpuchildcare.com, www.lpuchildcare.com V 94, G7


Little Saints Preschool

540 Elizabeth [map]
769–0911

Preschool and day care for ages 3–5. Adult-child ratio begins at 1:7, varies with class and age. Hours are 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.: Half-day 8–11:30 a.m., school day 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and extended day schedules available. kbockbrader@stthomasannarbor.org, www.stthomas-aa.org V B.A., TT, NAEYC pending, 95, D4


Meadowbrook Learning Center

5665 Geddes [map]
483–3276

Day care, preschool, and kindergarten for ages 2 1/2–12. Adult-child ratio 1:7. $31/day for full-time care, $31/day for three or four days, $20/day for half day. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer program. V 96, H5


Modern Montessori and Nursery School

2250 Nixon [map]
662–4949

Montessori school and preschool for ages 2 1/2–6. Adult-child ratio 1:7. $170/week full day, $80/week half day. 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. pgsinghal@yahoo.com V B.A., NAEYC, TT, 97, F2


Oak Trails School

6727 Warren [map]
662–8016

Montessori preprimary school and kindergarten for ages 3–6. Adult-child ratio 1:10. Teachers have Montessori training; programs include Spanish and music. About $460–$730/month for care 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Before- and after-care $5/hour, or flat rate $1,500/month for care 7:30–8:30 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. Open all year. Summer programs. oaktrails@comcast.net, www.oaktrails.org V B.A., TT, 98, I1


Peachtree Montessori Preschool Workshop International

319 N. Ashley [map]
665–5347

Day care and Montessori preschool and kindergarten for ages infant–6 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:10. Teachers are Montessori certified, Reggio Emilia inspired program. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; about $1,200/month for infants, $970/month for toilet-trained 3 years and up. Half-day care $600. Summer day camp. peachtreebest@sbcglobal.net, www.peachtreeschool.com B.A., NAEYC, 99, D4


Perry Nursery School of Ann Arbor

3770 Packard [map]
677–8130

Day care and preschool for children ages 2.9–6 from low-income, single-parent families. Adult-child ratio 1:8. Sliding fees based on income. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. perrynursery@provide.net, www.perrynursery.com B.A., NAEYC, TT, 100, G7


St. Paul Early Childhood Center

495 Earhart [map]
821–2606

Morning or afternoon preschool and child care with a Christian base for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. $42/day for child care; call for other rates and options. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer care. www.stpaulannarbor.org B.A., 101, H5


St. Paul Early Childhood Center

420 W. Liberty [map]
668–0887

Preschool and child care with Christian emphasis. Adult-child ratio 1:6. $42/day for preschool (ages 2 1/2–5), $46/day for infants and toddlers. 7:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. www.stpaulannarbor.org B.A., NAEYC, 102, D5


St. Paul Infant-Toddler House

225 Third [map]
747–6360

Child care with a Christian emphasis for ages 6 weeks–3 years. Adult-child ratio 1:3. $46/day. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. www.stpaulannarbor.org NAEYC, 103, D5


Stony Creek Preschool Too

3460 Dexter [map]
213–2488

Child care and preschool for ages 6 weeks–6 years. Infants and toddlers $236/week, preschool and pre–K $200/week. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Half day available. stonycreek@provide.net, www.stonycreekpreschool.com V B.A., NAEYC, 104, A4


Sunshine Special Children's Studios

6536 Scio Church Rd. [map]
665–5175

Preschool and child care for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratios 1:6 with art program, Spanish class for non-Spanish speakers, and Kindermusik. $210/week for full-time care (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Before- and after-hours care available for $3/half hour 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Summer camp for ages 2 1/2–7. sunshinestudio@sbcglobal.net, www.sunshinespecialstudio.com V B.A., NAEYC, 105, A6


Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

2380 Oak Valley [map]
996–9352

Year-round child care, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camp for ages 6 weeks–12 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:18 (for school-age). Full time 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $262/week for ages newborn–2 1/2, $230/week for ages 2 1/2–3, $208/week for preschool, and $209/week for kindergarten, part time available. Transportation provided for after-school programs and field trips. 6203@tutortime.com, www.tutortime.com V Drop-In, 106, C7


U-M Health System Child Care Center

2601 Glazier Way [map]
998–6195

Day care and preschool for ages 2 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios 1:3–1:8. Open to the public (waiting list for enrollment, priority given to UMHS, Medical School, and School of Nursing staff, faculty, and students). $541–$1363/month. 7:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Extended care available from 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Summer camp for elementary school children, theater arts camp for ages 5–14. umhccc.office@umich.edu, hr.umich.edu/childcare/healthsystem B.A., NAEYC, 107, F4


U-M Northwood Community Child Development Center

1000 McIntyre [map]
764–4557

Part-time and full-time preschool for ages 2 1/2–5. Internationally diverse environment; multiage classroom. Adult-child ratios 1:6. Open to the public, priority to residents of U-M family housing and those affiliated with the U-M. $865/month for care 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Rates higher for those not affiliated with U-M. jpowers@umich.edu B.A., NAEYC, 108, F4


Washtenaw Community College Children's Center

4800 E. Huron River Dr. [map]
973–3538

Preschool and day care for ages 18 months–5 years for children of WCC students and staff. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:8. Students $3/hour; staff $4/hour. Discounts: 15 percent for second child, 10 percent for 30 hours or more. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed when no classes at WCC. jnowland@wccnet.edu NAEYC, 110, H6


Wee Wisdom Child Development Center

511 Miller [map]
623–4311

Day care, Montessori-based preschool, and kindergarten preparation for ages 2 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:7. Part-time available. Call for fees. Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Drop-In, 111, D4


 
 
 

 

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