Ann Arbor Public Schools Preschool and Family Center–Head Start, Michigan Readiness Program

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Allen Creek Preschool

Weekly parent-under 1 group. Twice-weekly parent-toddler groups for ages 1–3; half-day program for ages 3–6. Call for fees. Scholarships available. Expert developmental learning program for parents and children. allencreekpreschool@yahoo.com, www.allencreek.org B.A., 113, B3

Ann Arbor Co-op Nursery

Co-op preschool for ages 2 1/2–5. Parents participate about two or three times per month. Open Sept.–May only. 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. $350/semester. Open house in early Feb. info@annarborcoopnursery.com, www.annarborcoopnursery.com B.A., TT, 114, 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. www.aahcdc.com E-mail: info@aahcdc.com V B.A., 115, F6

Ann Arbor Public Schools Preschool and Family Center

The Head Start, Michigan Readiness Program is a free preschool 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 all others, the district operates tuition-based preschool programs at Allen and Thurston elementary schools; prices range from $325/month to $725/month. preschool. a2schools.org B.A., 116, E7

Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor

Half- or full-day (for ages 3 & 4) and full-day (for 5-year-olds) Montessori instruction with full language, swim, art, gym, and music program for ages 3–5 in a Christian environment. Teachers are Montessori certified. $810/month for full-day kindergarten and for full–day 3- & 4-year-old programs, 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Half–day 3– & 4–year old program available at $570/month. Extended day until 5:30 p.m., $55/week with a yearlong commitment available. (See also Private Schools, above.) cmsaa@cmsaa.org, www.cmsaa.org V Drop-In (students only), B.A., TT, 117, A4

The Early Learning Center

Half-day preschool for ages 21?2–5. Adult-child ratio 1:7. Apply after Jan. 1 for care beginning in Sept. $27.25 / half day. Open Mon.–Fri. mornings and Tues.–Thurs. afternoons when Ann Arbor Public Schools are in session. denise@elcpreschool.com, www.elcpreschool.com B.A., NAEYC, TT, 118, G7

First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery

Co-op preschool for ages 3–5; parents assist six–eight times per semester. Welcomes children with special needs. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Morning and afternoon programs (9:15–11:30 a.m. or 12:45–3 p.m.). Three-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs. ($452/year); 4-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. ($678/year). Young-fives program offered. info@fumcn.org, www.fumcn.org B.A., TT, 119, 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. ($28/day) or Thurs. & Fri. ($22/day) program. 9–11:30 a.m. B.A., 120, F8

Glacier Way West Side Co-op Nursery

Co-op preschool for ages 3–5; parents participate six–nine 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., NAEYC, 121, C5

Huron Hills Nursery

Preschool with Christian atmosphere for ages 3–5, available two or three days a week. Young-fives program offered. Adult-child ratio 1:8. Call for fees. Mon.–Fri. 9–11:30 a.m. www.huronhills.org/ministries.asp B.A., NAEYC, TT, 122, G4

Rec & Ed School Age Child Care

Before- and after-school and K-care programs at many Ann Arbor public elementary schools for grades K–5 (through grade 6 at Ann Arbor Open @ Mack). Burns Park has only extended-day kindergarten. Also programs for full and half days when school is out of session, and minicamps during midwinter and spring breaks. Flex scheduling available. $7.60–$34/session, depending on type of care. www.aaps.k12.mi.us/reced.childcare. Drop-In, Multiple locations

Salem Lutheran Preschool

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod school for ages 3 & 4. 4-year-olds meet Mon, Wed., & Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.; $130/month. 3-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs. 8:30–11:30 a.m.; $90/month. Onetime $50 curriculum fee. (See also Private Schools, above.) B.A., TT, 123, A6

Sonshine Co-op Nursery

Preschool for ages 3 & 4 based on Christian principles and with Christian-oriented activities. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Open house in Mar. $375/semester with parental participation, $600 without. Open Sept.–May, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9–11:15 a.m. office@aacrc.org, www.aacrc.org/sonshine.html B.A., NAEYC, TT, 124, E3

Stone School Cooperative Nursery

Preschool for ages 2 1/2–5; parents assist in class about five–seven times a semester. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Children ages 3 (by Dec. 1) & 4 meet two half days a week; ages 4 (by Dec. 1) & 5 meet three half days a week. $55–$80/month. www.stoneschool.org B.A., 125, F7

Triangle Cooperative Nursery

Co-op preschool for ages 3–5; parents assist in class five–seven times/semester. Adult-child ratio 1:5. Open house in Feb. Open Sept.–May. Three-year-olds meet Mon. & Wed. 9–11:30 a.m.; 4- & 5-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:45–3:15 p.m. $291-394/semester. info@trianglecoop.org, www.trianglecoop.org B.A., 126, E5

Trinity Lutheran Preschool Learning Center

Ages 3 (by Oct. 1)–5. Adult-child ratio 1:8. $320.25/month. 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

Day care, infant care, preschool, and kindergarten. Morning (8:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon sessions (1–4:15 p.m.) Sept.–July for ages infant–kindergarten. Adult-child ratio 1:3–1:5. Extended care available for 7:30–8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., & 4:15–5:30 p.m. $6.75 for each time period. Open to the public; waiting list. Four-week summer session. Call for fees. demare@umich.edu, www.hr.umich.edu/childcare-childrenscenter V B.A., NAEYC, 128, E4

U-M Northwood Community Child Development Center

Childcare and full- and half-day preschool for ages 2 ¾-5. Open to the public. Morning (8:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.), afternoon (1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.) and all day (7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) sessions available 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Summer program. NAEYC accredited. Call for fees, openings, or to be placed on list until your child is age eligible. hermansl@umich.edu