Allen Creek Preschool

Weekly parent-baby and parent-toddler groups for children under age 2. Twice-weekly parent-toddler groups for ages 2–3; half-day preschool programs for ages 3–5; three-quarter day program for age 5. Call for fees. Scholarships available. allencreekpreschool@yahoo.com, www.allencreek.org B.A., 111, B3

Ann Arbor Co-op Nursery

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. $400/semester. Open house in early Feb. info@annarborcoopnursery.com, www.annarborcoopnursery.com B.A., TT, 112, D5

Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center

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

Head Start and the Michigan School Readiness 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 preschool programs, see Child Care & Preschools– Part-Time & Co-op Programs, below. preschool.a2schools.org FC, E7

Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor

Half- or full-day (for ages 3 & 4) and full-day (for age 5) Montessori instruction with Spanish, swim, art, gym, and music programs in a Christian environment. Teachers are Montessori certified. $860/month for full-day kindergarten and for full day for ages 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; $605/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 3–6 with half-day and full-day programs. (See also Private Schools, above.) cmsaa@cmsaa.org, www.cmsaa.org V B.A., TT, 115, A4

The Early Learning Center

Half-day preschool for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. Apply after Jan. 1 for care beginning in Sept. $28.10/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

First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery

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. ($470/year), adult-child ratio of 1:5; Four-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. ($705/year), adult child ratio of 1:4.5. Young-fives meet Mon.-Fri. 12:45–3 p.m. ($2,350/year), adult-child ratio of 1:6. Scholarships available. info@fumcn.org, www.fumcn.org 118, D4

Gingerbread House

Preschool for ages 2 1/2–5. Adult-child ratios 1:8–1:10. Mon.–Wed. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ($34/day) or Thurs. & Fri. 9–11:30 a.m. ($25/day). B.A., 119, F8

Glacier Way West Side Co-op Nursery

Co-op preschool for ages 3–5; parents participate 6–8 days/semester. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Open Sept.–May. $230–330/semester. Three-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs. 9:15–11:30 a.m.; 4- & 5-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:15–11:30 a.m. www.glacierwaycoop.org B.A., 120, C5

KingCare

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, TT, 121, G4

Michigan Islamic Academy

Montessori-based preschool & kindergarten for ages 3 & over; includes instruction in Arabic language and Islamic studies. principal@mia-aa.org, www.mia-aa.org TT, 122, F3

Rec & Ed School Age Child Care

Before- and after-school, 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 midwinter and spring breaks. Flexible scheduling available. Call for fees. www.aaps.k12.mi.us/reced.childcare. V TT

Shepherd Montessori Center

Montessori pre-K and kindergarten in a Catholic environment for ages 2 1/2–6. Teachers are Montessori certified. Full day 8 a.m.–3 p.m., half day 8–11:30 a.m. Extended care 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Call for fees. shepherdmontessori@rc.net TT, 123, H2

Sonshine Cooperative Preschool

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. Optional enrichment program for age four meets Thurs.; $160/semester. Open Sept.–May, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9–11:30 a.m. Open house in Mar. office@aacrc.org, www.aacrc.org/Sonshine/index.html B.A., TT, 124, E3

Stone School Cooperative Nursery

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. $60–$90/month. stone@stoneschool.org, www.stoneschool.org B.A., 125, F7

Triangle Cooperative Nursery School

Co-op 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

Ages 3 (by Jan. 2009)–5. Adult-child ratio 1:8. $330/month (plus $75 registration fee). Sept.–May, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. preschool@trinityaa.org, www.trinityaa.org B.A., TT, 127, C6

U-M Children's Center

Programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. 8:30–11:45 a.m. & 1–4:15 p.m. for ages infant–kindergarten. Adult-child ratio 1:2–1:5. Extended care available for 7:30–8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., & 4:15–5:45 p.m. Open to the public; priority to families affiliated with the U-M. Waiting list. Seven-week summer session. Call for fees. demare@umich.edu, www.childrenscenter.umich.edu V B.A., NAEYC, 128, E4