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; [email protected], childcarenetwork.org) or visit greatstarttoquality.org to search a database of licensed family and group homes. Rates current as of September 2024.
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. [email protected], abcgrowandlearn.com
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. [email protected], bemisfarmschildcare.com
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. [email protected], childrenscreativelearningcenter.com
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
1671 Plymouth Rd. • (734) 714–5140
Six age divisions for girls ages 5–18. Activities include camping, leadership, career exploration, and community service. Call to volunteer, join, or start a troop. [email protected], gshom.org V
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. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching (Mar.–May and Sept.–Nov.) and 5K support committee (Jan.–May). Other opportunities available throughout the year. [email protected], girlsontherunsemi.org
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. [email protected], huronvalleyvb.com
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. [email protected], jellybeanpreschool.com
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. [email protected]
Michigan Sports Academy
1328 Woodland Dr. E. • (734) 994–6721
Baseball/softball camps/ skills clinics for age 14 and under, and lessons for age 8+. Competitive travel teams for high schoolers fall–winter and summer; tryouts in early Aug. [email protected], michigansportsacademy.com
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. [email protected], kindercare.com
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. [email protected], northstarmontessoripreschool.com
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
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. [email protected], playandlearnsaline.com
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. [email protected], salineschools.org/schools/saline-community-education/pooh-corner
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. [email protected], salinecommunityed.com
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. [email protected], saybs.org
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. [email protected], salinecoop.org
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. [email protected], salinesoccer.org
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)
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. [email protected], salineswimteam.com
Scouting America, Michigan Crossroads Council
14258 Michigan St., Eagle 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 beascout.org for area groups. michiganscouting.org V
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. [email protected], standrewsaline.org/school
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. [email protected], washtenawchristian.org