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.
Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare
(734) 944-1709
77 W. Bemis
Ages 6 weeks-5 years. Adult-child ratio: 6 wks.-21/2 years 1:4, ages 21/2-3 1:8-1:10, ages 4 & over 1:10. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Before-school care & after-school care available. Extended care and summer camp program for grades K-6. Call for rates. Open year-round. andy@bemisfarmschildcare.com, bemisfarmschildcare.com
Children's Creative Learning Center
(734) 429-9292
5939 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd.
Year-round full-day and half-day care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young 5/preK. School-age before- and after-school care for grades K-4. Summer camp for grades K-5. Adult-child ratio: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers & young 5’s 1:8-1:12. Open 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Call for a tour and rates. director@childrensclc.com, childrenscreativelearningcenter.com
Down Syndrome Support Team
Elaine Luther, (313) 608-7374
Mail: 9227 Fieldstone Ln., Saline 48176
Resources for families and friends of people with Down Syndrome. Sponsors events and some children’s activities. downsyndromesupportteam.com
First Foundations Early Learning Center
(734) 944-8636
211 Monroe
Ages 2 weeks-8 years. Adult-child ratio: infants, toddlers 1:4; preschool 1:8. Must be toilet trained for preschool room. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Year-round full- and part-time care. Call for rates or a tour. 1stfoundationselc@gmail.com, firstfoundations.info
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
(734) 714-5140
1671 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor
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
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan
(734) 712-5640
3075 Clark #101, Ypsilanti
After-school running and healthy living program for girls in grades 3-8. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching (March-May and Sept-Nov) and 5k support committee (Jan.-May). Other opportunities available throughout the year. info@girlsontherunsemi.
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool
(734) 429-2222
120 W. Willis Rd.
Preschool program for children 21/2–5. Play-based curriculum in a mixed-age classroom. Homemade meals included. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. jellybeanpreschool@gmail.com, jellybeanpreschool.com
Lil' Saints Preschool
(734) 429-4528
1200 N. Ann Arbor St. (First United Methodist Church)
Preschool for ages 2 1/2-5 in a nondenominational Christian environment. 9 a.m.-noon. Follows Saline public schools calendar. Contact for pricing. lilsaintsdirector@gmail.com, lilsaints.school
Little Star Preschool and Day Care
(734) 401-4060
7265 N. Ann Arbor St. (Liberty School)
Full- and part-time care for infants-preK during the school year. Preschool and “begindergartner” programs, toddlers and infants. 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
Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare
(734) 944-9300
420 W. Russell
Ages 6 weeks-6 years. Adult-child ratio: 1:4 to 1:10. Open 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Before- and after-school care available for children up to 13 years of age. Summer camps and academic enrichment programs year-round. northstarmontessoripreschool.com
