City Guide
Part-Time and Co-op Child Care and Preschool Programs
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 55 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 accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. TT indicates that children must be toilet trained. Many centers also have food allergy awareness programs. Contact the provider to ask about policies
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 55 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 accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. TT indicates that children must be toilet trained. Many centers also have food allergy awareness programs. Contact the provider to ask about policies.
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Allen Creek Preschool
2350 Miller [map]994-3382
Weekly parent-infant groups for children under age 1. Twice-weekly parent-toddler groups for ages 1-3; half-day preschool programs for ages 3-5; three-quarter day program for age 5. Extended care for ages 4-5. Call for fees. Scholarships available. allencreekpreschool@yahoo.com, www.allencreek.org B.A., 111, B3
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd. [map]741-4948
Half-day preschool and kindergarten for ages 3-5 with Christian emphasis. Three-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs. 8:15-11:30 a.m. ($1,395/year); four-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:15-11:30 a.m. ($1,695/year); kindergartners meet Mon.-Fri. 8:15-11:45 a.m. ($4,035/year). Play-based kindergarten program offered Mon.-Fri. 11:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (See also Private Schools, above) office@annarborchristian.org, www.annarborchristian.org V B.A., Drop-In (for enrolled children), TT, 41, D1
Ann Arbor Co-op Nursery
517 E. Washington. [map]769-7966
Co-op preschool for ages 2 1/2-5. Parents assist in the classroom 2-3 times/month. Open Sept.-May. Classes meet Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 2 1/2-4, 12:45-3:15 p.m. for ages 4 & 5. Adult-child ratio 1:5. $410/semester. Open house in early Feb. info@annarborcoopnursery.com, www.annarborcoopnursery.com B.A., TT, 112, D5
Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center
2775 Bedford [map]971-3080
Based on Piaget’s principles. Parent-toddler and “All by Myself” classes for ages 18 months-2 1/2 years, preschool for ages 2 1/2-5, morning or full-day kindergarten for ages 5 & 6, and a primary school through 2nd grade (see Private Schools, above). Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:7. Open Sept.-June, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Summer camp in June. info@aahcdc.com, www.aahcdc.com V B.A., 113, F6
Ann Arbor Public Schools Preschool and Family Center
2775 Boardwalk [map]994-2303
Head Start and Great Start of Michigan Program are preschool classrooms open to children ages 3 & 4 who live in the Ann Arbor school district and whose families meet income or eligibility guidelines, including those on public assistance or with children at risk and especially those with special needs. For tuition-based public schools programs, see Child Care & Preschool Programs—Full-Time Programs B.A.
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson [map]332-9600
Half- or full-day (for ages 3 & 4) and full-day (for age 5) Montessori instruction with Spanish, worship, swim, art, gym, and music programs in a Christian environment. Teachers are Montessori certified. $895/month for full-day kindergarten and for full day for ages 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; $645/month for half day for ages 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Extended day until 5:30 p.m. $55/week with a year-long commitment. Summer day camp for ages 3-elementary school children with half-day and full-day programs. (See also Private Schools, above.) information@cmsaa.org, www.cmsaa.org V B.A., TT, 115, A4
The Early Learning Center
3070 Redwood [map]973-7722
Half-day preschool for ages 2 1/2-5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. Apply after Jan. 1 for care beginning in Sept. $29/half day. Open Sept.-June, Mon.-Fri. 8:45-11:45 a.m. & Tues.-Thurs. 12:30-3:30 p.m. denise@elcpreschool.com, www.elcpreschool.com B.A., NAEYC, TT, 116, G7
Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy Preschool
5550 Platt [map]677-0732
Half- or full-day program Sept.-June. Adult-child ratio 1:8. Children must be age 4 by Dec. 1 to enroll for the school year. Call for scholarship information and fees. ewmapreschool@gmail.com, www.ewmacademy.com B.A., 117, G8
First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery
120 S. State [map]662-7660
Co-op preschool for ages 3-5; welcomes children with special needs. Parents assist 3- and 4-year-olds 6-8 times/semester. Programs either 9:15-11:30 a.m. or 12:45-3 p.m. Three-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs. ($544/year), adult-child ratio of 1:5; four-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. ($816/year), adult child ratio of 1:4.5; young-fives meet Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon ($2,350/year), adult-child ratio of 1:6. Scholarships available. info@fumcn.org, www.fumcn.org 118, D4
Gingerbread House
1600 Textile [map]429-1270
Preschool for ages 2 1/2-5. Adult-child ratios 1:7-1:10. Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ($34/day) or Tues. & Wednes. 9-11:30 a.m. ($25/day). B.A., 119, F8
Glacier Way West Side Co-op Nursery
West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh995-0707
Co-op preschool for ages 3-5; parents participate 6-8 days/semester. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Open Sept.-May. $230-330/semester. 3-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs.; 4- & 5-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:15-11:30 a.m. info@glacierwaycoop.org, www.glacierwaycoop.org B.A., 120, C5
KingCare
3800 Waldenwood [map]Heather Brescol, 994-4485
Child care enrichment program for King Elementary School students during the school year. Thematic curriculum. Flexible scheduling (sign up for 1-5 days/week); call for fees. Adult-child ratio 1:12. Offers care on teacher in-service days. kingcare@sbcglobal.net V Drop-In, 121, G4
Rec & Ed School Age Child Care
(Ann Arbor Public Schools Department of Community Education & Recreation), 1530 Eisenhower Pl.994-2298, ext. 53106 (Angelita Jacobs), ext. 53255 (Vickie Malcolm), ext. 53208 (Robin Schultz-Purves)
Before- and after-school care, K-care, and extended-day programs at many Ann Arbor Public elementary schools for grades K-5 (through grade 6 at Ann Arbor Open @ Mack). Also, full-day programs when school is out of session, and weeklong minicamps during some school breaks. Flexible scheduling available. Call for fees. www.aaps.k12.mi.us/reced.childcare. V TT
Sonshine Cooperative Preschool
1717 Broadway [map]665-0105
Preschool for ages 3 & 4 based on Christian principles with Christian-oriented activities. Adult-child ratio 1:5. $385/semester with parental participation, $615 without for age 3. $515/semester with parental participation, $820 without for age 4. Open Sept.-May, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-11:30 a.m. Open Thurs. 9-11:30 a.m. for age 4 only. Open house in Mar. office@aacrc.org, www.aacrc.org/Sonshine/index.html B.A., TT, 124, E3
Stone School Cooperative Nursery
2600 Packard [map]971-4820
Preschool for ages 2 1/2-5; parents assist in class 5-9 times per semester. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Ages 3 (by Dec. 1) & 4 meet for 2 half days a week; ages 4 (by Dec. 1) & 5 meet 3 half days a week. $70-$100/month. stone@stoneschool.org, www.stoneschool.org B.A., 125, F7
Triangle Cooperative Nursery School
First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw761-7688
Preschool for 3- & 4-year-olds, parents assist in class 7-9 times/semester. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Open Sept.-May., 2 semesters/year. Three-year-olds meet Mon. & Wed. 9-11:30 a.m., $299/semester; 4-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:45-3:15 p.m., $399/semester. Some tuition assistance. Open house in Feb. info@trianglecoop.org, www.trianglecoop.org B.A., 126, E5
Trinity Lutheran Preschool Learning Center
1400 W. Stadium [map]662-4419
Ages 3 (by Jan. 2010)-5. Adult-child ratio 1:8. $340/month (plus $75 registration fee). Sept.-May, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. preschool@trinityaa.org & dbgs02@aol.com, www.trinityaa.org B.A., TT, 127, C6
U-M Children's Center
400 N. Ingalls [map]763-6784
Programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 1-5:30 p.m. for ages infant-preschool. Full-day preschool. Adult-child ratio 1:2-1:5. Open to the public; priority to families affiliated with the U-M. Waiting list. Call for fees. mlkaz@umich.edu, www.childrenscenter.umich.edu B.A., NAEYC, 128, E4
