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;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., 59, D5

Annie's Children's Center

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

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. Call for fees. sue@bosworthpreschool.com www.bosworthpreschool.com B.A., Drop-In, NAEYC, 63, D4

Bright Horizons at Saint 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. 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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vineyard Children's Center (Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor)

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

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

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