Saline – Children

A list of state-licensed child care centers. Home-based child care is also available. For information, contact the Child Care Network (734–975–1840 or 888–338–7656; info@childcarenetwork.org, childcarenetwork.org) or visit greatstarttoquality.org to search a database of licensed family and group homes. Rates current as of September 2023.

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ABC Grow and Learn

ABC Grow and Learn, 211 Monroe St. (734) 944–8636. Year-round full- and part-time care for ages 6 weeks–8 years. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4; preschool 1:10. 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. abcsaline@gmail.com, abcgrowandlearn.com

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Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare

Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare, 77 W. Bemis. (734) 944–1709. Year-round care for 6 weeks–grade 5. Adult-child ratios: 6 weeks–2½ years 1:4; 2½–3 years 1:8; 3–4 years 1:10; 4–preK 1:12; school age 1:18. Before- & after-school care available; extended care and summer camp program for grades K–6. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. info@bemisfarmschildcare.com, bemisfarmschildcare.com

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Children’s Creative Learning Center

Children’s Creative Learning Center, 5939 Saline–Ann Arbor Rd. (734) 429–9292. Year-round full- and half-day care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Y5/preK. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4; preschoolers & Y5 1:8–1:12. Summer camp for grades K–5. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. director@childrensclc.com, childrenscreativelearningcenter.com

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Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan

3075 Clark, ste. 101, Ypsilanti • (734) 712–5640
After-school running program for girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 3–6. Emphasizes self-confidence and a sense of connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development. Season culminates in a Community Impact Project and 5K run. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching (Mar.–May and Sept.–Nov.) and 5K support committee (Jan.–May). info@girlsontherunsemi.org, girlsontherunsemi.org

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Huron Valley Volleyball Club

Huron Valley Volleyball Club, 815 Woodland Dr. E. (734) 470–6450. Training and teams for girls ages 7–18, all skill levels. Year-round team-based training, competitions, and USAV/AAU/JVA tournaments at the local, regional, and national levels. Individual and small group clinics, camps, and training for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. Summer camps for indoor volleyball. officehvvc@gmail.com, huronvalleyvb.com

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Jellybean Daycare & Preschool

Jellybean Daycare & Preschool, 120 W. Willis Rd. (734) 429–2222. Preschool program for children ages 2½–5. Play-based curriculum in a mixed-age classroom. Meals included. 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. jellybeanpreschool@gmail.com, jellybeanpreschool.com

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Little Star Preschool and Day Care

Little Star Preschool and Day Care, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St. (Liberty School). (734) 401–4060. Full- and part-time care for infants–preK during the school year. Preschool and “begindergartner” programs. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers and preK 1:10. Hot lunches through the Saline schools. 7 a.m.–4:45 p.m. rajcarter@aol.com

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Moon Road KinderCare

Moon Road KinderCare, 7151 E. Michigan Ave. (734) 470–6685. Year-round full-time care for ages 6 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios: toddlers (6 weeks–2½ years) 1:4; discovery preschool (2–3 years) 1:8; preschool (3–4 years) 1:10; preK (4–5 years) 1:12. Cooking, music, phonics, and STEM programs. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. moonroad@kindercare.com, kindercare.com

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Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare

Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare, 420 W. Russell. (734) 944–9300. Year-round preschool for ages 6 weeks–6 years. Before- and after-school care available. Summer camps for children who have completed Y5, kindergarten, or first grade. 7 a.m.–5 p.m. admissions@northstarmontessoripreschool.com, northstarmontessoripreschool.com

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Omega Martial Arts/Saline ATA (formerly ATA Martial Arts)

Omega Martial Arts/Saline ATA (formerly ATA Martial Arts), 750 Woodland Dr. E. (734) 429–5112. Tae kwon do studio with a variety of programs for kids, teens, and adults. X-Fusion classes for teens/adults. salineata.com

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Play and Learn Children’s Place

Play and Learn Children’s Place, 440 W. Russell. (734) 944–3456. Year-round full-time care for ages 8 weeks–12 years. Adult-child ratios: infants and toddlers 1:4; preschoolers 1:8; older children 1:10. HighScope curriculum, small class sizes, and before- and after-school care. 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. playandlearnsaline@gmail.com, playandlearnsaline.com

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Pooh Corner Preschool

Pooh Corner Preschool, 7265 N. Ann Arbor Rd. (Liberty School). (734) 401–4063. Operated by Saline Community Education for children ages 3–5. Adult-child ratio 1:10. Degreed teachers in early childhood education. Follows Saline Public Schools calendar. Children must be toilet trained. $110 registration fee. Times and tuition vary by age and classroom. Subsidized Great Start Readiness Program. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. turcks@salineschools.org, salineschools.org/schools/saline-community-education/pooh-corner

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Saline Area Schools Before- & After-School Care

Saline Area Schools Before- & After-School Care, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St. (Liberty School). (734) 401–4031. Operated at area schools by Saline Community Education for grades K–5. Adult-child ratio 1:18. Additional programs offered on school breaks, half days, in-service days, and over the summer. Registration fee $55/family. Mornings $11/day, afternoons $13/day. Before-school care starting at 6:45 a.m. and after-school care until 6 p.m. saboriol@salineschools.org, salinecommunityed.com

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Saline Area Youth Baseball & Softball

Saline Area Youth Baseball & Softball, PO Box 542, Saline 48176. Community nonprofit offering house and travel leagues for children ages 5–14. Registration for spring 2025 house baseball/softball opens Dec. and closes at the end of Feb.; registration forms available online. Financial aid available. says.comm@gmail.com, saybs.org

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Saline Cooperative Preschool

Saline Cooperative Preschool, 6299 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Holy Faith Church; not affiliated). (734) 429–0685. Multiage classrooms and play-based curriculum for ages 3–5 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Parents assist once or twice a month and have a fundraising quota and a job with the co-op. Classes Mon. & Wed. with optional Fri. 9 a.m.–noon; toddler time 18 months–3½ years, Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m. with parents attending. Sept.–May. scooppres@gmail.com, salinecoop.org

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Saline FC (Saline Area Soccer Association)

Saline FC (Saline Area Soccer Association). (734) 780–2162. Recreational and competitive travel soccer leagues, camps, and training sessions for ages 3–19. January registration for rec spring league; June registration for fall league. Travel tryouts midseason in Nov. and June. admin@salinesoccer.org, salinesoccer.org

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Saline Parks & Recreation Youth Programs

Saline Parks & Recreation Youth Programs, 1866 Woodland Dr. E. (734) 429–3502. Fall flag football for grades preK–8. Year-round jujitsu classes for ages 5–13 and 14+. Youth tennis lessons at Tefft Park and inside the Rec Center. Summer Soccer Shots program for ages 2–3, 3–5, and 5–8 at Miller Field. Camps and minicamps offered during spring, summer, and winter breaks. cityofsaline.org (search for Youth Programs)

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Saline Swim Team

Saline Swim Team, 1300 Campus Pkwy. (Saline High School). (734) 401–4368. Year-round training and competitions serving many ages and abilities. Most practices at Saline High School pool. munselln@salineschools.org, salineswimteam.com

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St. Andrew Catholic School

910 Austin • (734) 429–6114
Est. 2023. Kelsey Miller, principal. Full- and part-time preschool for age 3–Y5 in the academic year. Adult-child ratio: 1:6. Full- or half-days Mon.–Fri., Mon./Wed./Fri., or Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. school@standrewsaline.org, standrewsaline.org/school

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Washtenaw Christian Academy Preschool

Washtenaw Christian Academy Preschool, 7200 Moon. (734) 429–7733. Director: Jenna Cummings. Morning and afternoon sessions for ages 2½–5 (must be fully toilet trained); ages 3–4 preschool Mon.–Fri., Mon./Wed./Fri., or Tues. & Thurs.; Y5s Mon.–Fri., full or half-day. Before and after-school care available. Adult-child ratio 1:8. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Contact for rates. Waitlist. jcummings@washtenawchristian.org, washtenawchristian.org