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.
ABC Grow and Learn
211 Monroe St., Saline
(734) 944–8636
Ages 6 weeks–8 years Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4; preschool 1:10. Must be toilet trained for preschool room. 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Year-round full- and part-time care. Call for rates or a tour. abcsaline@gmail.com, abcgrowandlearn.com
Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare
77 W. Bemis, Saline
(734) 944–1709
Age 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. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Before- & after-school care available. Extended care and summer camp program for grades K–6. Call for rates. Open year-round. info@bemisfarmschildcare.com, bemisfarmschildcare.com
Boy Scouts of America, Michigan Crossroads Council
14258 Michigan St., Eagle, MI 48822
(517) 940–4210
Activities for young people in Cub Scouts (grades K–5) and leadership activities in Scouts BSA (grades 6–12), Venturing and Sea Scouting (ages 14–21, 13 if 8th grade completed). See website for area groups. beascout.org V
Children's Creative Learning Center
5939 Saline–Ann Arbor Rd., Saline
(734) 429–9292
Year-round full- and half-day care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Y5/preK. Summer camp for grades K–5. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4; preschoolers & Y5 1:8–1:12. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call for rates or a tour. director@childrensclc.com, childrenscreativelearningcenter.com
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
1671 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 714–5140
Six age divisions for girls ages 5–18. Activities include camping, leadership and career exploration, and community service. Call to volunteer, join, or start a troop. gshom@gshom.org, gshom.org V
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan
3075 Clark, ste. 101, Ypsilanti
(734) 712–5640
After-school running and healthy living program for girls in grades 3–8. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching (Mar.–May and Sept.–Nov.) and 5K support committee (Jan.–May). Other opportunities available throughout the year. Registration opens in February. info@girlsontherunsemi.
Huron Valley Volleyball Club
815 Woodland, Saline
(734) 470–6450
Training and teams for boys & girls ages 7–18, all skill levels. Year-round competition through team-based training, competitions, and USAV/AAU/JVA tournaments at the local, regional, and national levels. Also individual and small group clinics and camps for all ages and skill levels. Individual or group private training available. Summer camps for sand & indoor volleyball. hvvc@aol.com, huronvalleyvb.com
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool
120 W. Willis Rd., Saline
(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
Little Star Preschool and Day Care
7265 N. Ann Arbor St. (Liberty School), Saline
(734) 401–4060
Full- and part-time care for infants–preK during the school year. Preschool and “begindergartner” programs. Hot lunches through the Saline schools. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers and preK 1:10. 7 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Call for rates. rajcarter@aol.com, littlestarpreschool.com
Moon Road KinderCare
7151 E. Michigan, Saline
(734) 470–6685
Year-round full-time care for ages 6 weeks–2½ years and full- and part-time care for ages 2½–12 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. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. kindercare.com/our-centers/saline/mi/301986
Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare
420 W. Russell, Saline
(734) 944–9300
Ages 6 weeks–6 years. Year-round preschool with before- and after-school care. Open 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer camps available for children who have completed Y5s, kindergarten, or first grade. northstarmontessoripreschool.com
Play and Learn Children's Place
440 W. Russell, Saline
(734) 944–3456
Year-round full-time care for ages 8 weeks–12 years. HighScope curriculum. Small class sizes and ratios. Adult-child ratios: infants and toddlers 1:4; preschoolers 1:8; older children 1:10. 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Before- and after-school care available. Contact for rates. playandlearnsaline@gmail.com, playandlearnsaline.com
Pooh Corner Preschool
7265 N. Ann Arbor (Liberty School), Saline
(734) 401–4063
Operated by Saline Community Education for children ages 3–5. Degreed teachers in early childhood education. Adult-child ratio 1:10. $100 registration fee. Times and tuition vary by age and classroom. Follows Saline Public Schools calendar. Children must be toilet trained. 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
Saline Area Schools Before- & After-School Care
7265 N. Ann Arbor Rd. (Liberty School), Saline
(734) 401–4031
For grades K–5. Operated at area schools by Saline Community Education. Adult-child ratio 1:18. For grades K–3: Harvest, Pleasant Ridge, and Woodland Meadows offer before-school care starting at 6:45 a.m., after-school care until 6 p.m. Registration fee $55/family. Mornings $10.50/day, afternoons $12/day. For grades 4 & 5: Heritage has before-school care starting at 6:45 a.m., after-school care until 6 p.m. Mornings $10.50/day, afternoons $12/day. Additional programs offered on school breaks, half days, in-service days, and over the summer. Lee Saborio, program specialist, saboriol@salineschools.org, salinecommunityed.com
Saline Area Youth Baseball & Softball
PO Box 542, Saline 48176
House and travel leagues for children ages 5–14. Registration for spring 2024 house baseball/softball opens Dec. and closes at the end of Feb.; registration forms available online. Financial aid available. saybs.org
Saline ATA Martial Arts
750 Woodland, Saline
(734) 429–5112
Taekwondo studio with a variety of programs for kids, teens, and adults. Offers X-Fusion Cross Training classes to teens/adults. salineata.com
Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., Saline (Holy Faith Church; not affiliated)
(734) 429–0685
Parents assist once or twice a month and have a job with the co-op, plus a fundraising quota. Ages 3–5 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4. Class sessions are Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs. with optional Fri. 9 a.m.–noon, Sept.–May. Multiage classrooms and play-based curriculum. scooppres@gmail.com, salinecoop.org
Saline FC (Saline Area Soccer Association)
(734) 780–2162
Recreational and competitive soccer leagues, camps, and training sessions for ages 3–19. January registration for spring league; June registration for fall league. Travel tryouts June 8 & 9, 2024, at Sandra Richardson Park (9495 Platt, Milan). admin@salinesoccer.org, salinesoccer.org
Saline Parks & Recreation Youth Programs
1866 Woodland, Saline
(734) 429–3502
Flag football for preK–grade 8; games and practices at Saline Middle School Crabtree Field (7190 N. Maple) Sun. Sept. 10–Oct. 29. 4-week jujitsu classes offered for two age groups: ages 5–13 Mon. or Fri. 5:30–6:45 p.m.; age 14+ Mon. 7–8:30 p.m. or Wed. 7:15–8:45 p.m. Youth tennis lessons at Tefft Park (1780 Woodland) and inside the Rec Center. Camps offered during spring, summer, and winter breaks, as well as day minicamps. cityofsaline.org/departments/parks___recreation/programs/youth_programs.php
Saline Swim Team
1300 Campus Pkwy. (Saline High School), Saline
(734) 401–4368
Year-round training and competitions serving many ages and abilities. Most practices at Saline High School pool. munselln@salineschools.com, salineswimteam.com
Washtenaw Christian Academy Preschool
7200 Moon, Saline
(734) 429–7733
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