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

211 Monroe St., Saline

(734) 9448636

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

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Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare

77 W. Bemis, Saline

(734) 9441709

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

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Boy Scouts of America, Michigan Crossroads Council

14258 Michigan St., Eagle, MI 48822

(517) 9404210

Activities for young people in Cub Scouts (grades K5) and leadership activities in Scouts BSA (grades 612), Venturing and Sea Scouting (ages 1421, 13 if 8th grade completed). See website for area groups. beascout.org V

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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

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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

1671 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor

(734) 7145140

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

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Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan

3075 Clark, ste. 101, Ypsilanti

(734) 7125640

After-school running and healthy living program for girls in grades 38. 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.org, girlsontherunsemi.org V

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Huron Valley Volleyball Club

815 Woodland, Saline

(734) 4706450

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

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Jellybean Daycare & Preschool

120 W. Willis Rd., Saline

(734) 4292222

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

7265 N. Ann Arbor St. (Liberty School), Saline

(734) 4014060

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

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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

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Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare

420 W. Russell, Saline

(734) 9449300

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

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Play and Learn Children's Place

440 W. Russell, Saline

(734) 9443456

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

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Pooh Corner Preschool

7265 N. Ann Arbor (Liberty School), Saline

(734) 4014063

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

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Saline Area Schools Before- & After-School Care

7265 N. Ann Arbor Rd. (Liberty School), Saline

(734) 4014031

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

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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

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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

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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

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Saline FC (Saline Area Soccer Association)

(734) 7802162

Recreational and competitive soccer leagues, camps, and training sessions for ages 319. 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

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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

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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

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Washtenaw Christian Academy Preschool

7200 Moon, Saline

(734) 4297733

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