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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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