City Guide
Full-Time 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 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;after-school activities for grades 5-8. Sports and fitness activities. Transportation from Ann Arbor schools. Adult-child ratios 1:4-1:15. $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., NAEYC, 59, D5
Annie's Children's Center
216 Beakes [map]761-8070
Infant/toddler care for children 6 weeks & over, 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. Call for fees. sue@bosworthpreschool.com www.bosworthpreschool.com B.A., Drop-In, NAEYC, 63, D4
Bright Horizons at Saint 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. Joe's 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, I6
Cantelon Child Care
113 Eighth [map]369-2792
Preschool and child care for infants-5 years. 8 a.m-5:30 p.m. Infants-2 1/2 years $255/week or $61/day full day, $31/day half day; preschool for ages 2 1/2-5 $205/week or $41/day full day, $31/day 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.; half-day 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Half- and part-time programs available. Transportation available. Summer program for ages 6-11. Intern program for grades 6-9. Call for fees. V B.A., 66, C5
Childtime Learning Center
4220 Plymouth [map]332-0062
Preschool for ages 6 weeks-6 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:12. Full-day care $224/week for pre-K, $229/week for preschool, $262/week for infants and toddlers. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Half-day care $175/week 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. audrey@communitydaycareinc.org, www.communitydaycareinc.org V B.A., Drop-In (for enrolled children)NAEYC, 68, E6
Concord Preschool & Kindergarten
4300 Scio Church [map]994-3415. Information line: 662-6002
Learning-based preschool and kindergarten for bright, creative, and talented children ages 2 1/2-6. At least 1 adult per 8 children. 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. www.concordforgifted.com V B.A., 69, A6
Daycroft Montessori Primary School
100 Oakbrook [map]930-0333
100 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): full-day preschool $9,400 (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), half-day preschool $6,600 (8:30-11:30 a.m.), full-day kindergarten $10,100 (8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Summer programs offered. 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 flex-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 preschool and kindergarten for ages 2 1/2-6. At least 1 adult per 8 children. 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
Fuller Hill Child Care
2215 Fuller (VA Medical Center Ccampus) [map]769-2918
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, 74, 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, 75, 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 75, I2
Graceful Beginnings Learning Center
2898 Packard (New Grace Apostolic Temple) [map]477-6891
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 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), 76, 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, 77, 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 ratio 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, 78, C5
Gretchen's House II
721 Mount Pleasant [map]662-2739
Child care for ages 2 months-3 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4. $689-$1,497/month. 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Allergy aware/nut free program. jmorrison@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 79, C5
Gretchen's House III
1745 W. Stadium [map]663-4720
Child care for ages 2 weeks-5 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:8. Preschool $467-$1,015/month, infants and toddlers $689-$1497/month. 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. nmastie@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 80, 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 ratio 1:4-1:8. $883-$1,336/month for full time. 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. ckeena@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com NAEYC, 81, 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 programs. Free preschool for some qualifying 4-year-olds with special challenges; call Loisanne Arnold at 761-2576 ext. 200. laugustine@gretchenshouse.com, www.gretchenshouse.com V B.A., NAEYC, 82, 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 ratio 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, 83, 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 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, 84, 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 (2, 3, or 5 days/week). Adult-child ratio 1:3-1:7. Full-time care $970/month for ages 3-5 years; $1,190/month for infants and toddlers. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ndeyoung@umich.edu, www.jccannarbor.org V Drop-In (for enrolled children),NAEYC, 85, E7
Kids Garden
2626 Packard [map]975-9930
Preschool and day care for ages 2-6 years. Summer camp for children ages 4-10. 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 86, 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 years $270/week, 3-4 years $218/week, school age before- and after-care $104/week. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. netherton@klcorp.com, www.kindercare.com V Drop-in (preschool age & older) 87, G6
Kozy Heart
5443 Lohr Rd. [map]222-9695
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. 88, D8
Little Angels Preschool & Day Care
2801 Boardwalk [map]998-0233
Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks-6 years. Adult-child ratio: 1:4-1:10. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $200-$230/week. Partial week $48-55/day, minimum 2 days. Summer camp for ages 6-12. littleangelspsd@yahoo.com 89, E7
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. Minimum 2 days/week. Call for fees. Summer programs available for ages 6 weeks-7 years. www.littlefolkscorner.com V 90, 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; nondenominational teachings. Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:12. $185/week for ages 2 1/2 & over, $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) 91, F7
Little People's University
2946 St. Aubin [map]971-3802
Day care and preschool for ages 6 weeks-6 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:10. Infants $205/week, preschool $175/week, pre-K $170/week. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Part-time care for 18 months & over. Summer program. director@lpuchildcare.com, www.lpuchildcare.com V 92, G7
Little Saints Preschool
540 Elizabeth St. (St. Thomas the Apostle School) [map]769-0911
Preschool and day care for ages 3-5. Adult-child ratio begins at 1:7, varies with class and age. Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half day 8-11:30 a.m., school day 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Extended-day schedules available. Call for fees. kbockbrader@stthomasannarbor.org, www.stthomas-aa.org V B.A., NAEYC pending, TT, 93, 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 full time, $31/day for 3-4 days, $20/day for half day. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Summer program. V 94, 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, 95, 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 $1,500/month for care 7:30-8:30 a.m. & 3-6 p.m. Open all year. Summer programs. oaktrails@comcast.net, www.oaktrails.org V B.A., TT, 96, I1
Peachtree Montessori Preschool Workshop International
319 N. Ashley [map]665-5347
Day care and Montessori preschool and kindergarten for infants-6 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4-1:10. Teachers are Montessori certified. Reggio Emilia inspired program. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; $1,200/month for infants, $970/month for toilet-trained 3 years & over. Half-day care $600/month. Summer day camp. peachtreebest@sbcglobal.net, www.peachtreeschool.com B.A., NAEYC, 97, D4
Perry Nursery School of Ann Arbor
3770 Packard [map]677-8130
Day care and preschool for children ages 2 3/4-6 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, 98, 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., 99, 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, 100, 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, 101, 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, 102, 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. Art program, Spanish, 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, 103, A7
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
2380 Oak Valley [map]996-9352
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. site203@tutortime.com, www.tutortime.com V Drop-In, 104, 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 U-M hospital, medical school, and nursing school staff, faculty, and students). $541-$1363/month. 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Extended care 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, 105, F4
U-M Northwood Community Child Development Center
1000 McIntyre [map]764-4557
Part- and full time preschool for ages 2 1/2-5. Internationally diverse environment; multiage classroom. Adult-child ratio 1:6. Open to the public, priority given to residents of U-M family housing and persons affiliated with the U-M, who pay $865/month for care 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (others pay more). jpowers@umich.edu, www.hr.umich.edu/childcare/northwood B.A., NAEYC, 106, F4
U-M Towsley Children's House
2800 Plymouth, Building #75 [map]Full-time care for infants 3-8 months. Half- and full-day programs for ages 2 1/2-5; adult-child ratio 1:6. Open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Priority given to those affiliated with U-M; waiting list. www.hr.umich.edu/childcare B.A., 107, F3
Vineyard Children's Center (Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor)
2275 Platt [map]929-0300
Child care for ages 2 weeks-5 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4 for infants-30 months, 1:6 to 1:8 for older toddlers and preschoolers. Full-day 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., half-day 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for fees. admin@vineyardchildren.org, www.vineyardchildren.org Drop-In (enrolled children only), 110, H6
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 only. 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 WCC classes not in session. jnowland@wccnet.edu NAEYC, 109, 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, 110, D4
