4080 Packard • (734) 369–6293
Full-day child care and preschool for newborns to school-age. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:8. Programs 2–5 days/week. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. See website for pricing. [email protected], earlyexplorerscenter.com
Elements Natural Learning Community
5141 Platt • (734) 369–3357
Play-based, self-directed care and immersion in the natural world for children ages 3–5½. Families help run the school and volunteer in the classroom. Adult-child ratio 1:7 or less. Full- and half-day care available; $45–$65/day. Scholarships available. Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. [email protected], elementspreschoolmi.com
Everbrook Academy of Ann Arbor
2380 Oak Valley • (734) 996–9352
Full- and part-time child care and preschool–juniorK, for ages 6 weeks–5 years. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. everbrookacademy.com EC, NAEYC
First United Methodist Cooperative Nursery
120 S. State • (734) 662–7660
Co-op preschool for ages 3–5 (must be at least 3 by Sept. 1); age 2 drop-off and parent group. Reggio Emilia–inspired, play-based approach to learning and kindergarten readiness. Parents assist in class 6–9 times per semester. Age 2 meets Tues.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon (from $135–$405/month, depending on number of mornings). Parent playground Fri. 9–11:30 a.m. ($40/month). Flexible, multi-age preschool classes Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (from $180–$450/month, depending on number of mornings). Extended-day option Mon., Wed., & Fri. Adult-child ratio 5:1. Tuition assistance available. [email protected], fumcnpreschool.org
Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County
3770 Packard • (734) 677–8130
Celebrating 90 years. Daycare, preschool, and family center for ages 6 weeks–5 years. Children entering grades K–1 may participate in Days of Discovery summer STEAM camp. Great Start Readiness Program participant. Meals and snacks provided. Adult-infant/toddler ratio 1:4; adult-preschooler ratio 1:8. Tuition based on a sliding scale. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. foundations-preschool.org BA, NAEYC
Glacier Way West Side Co-op Preschool
900 S. Seventh (West Side United Methodist Church) • (734) 995–0707
Preschool for ages 3–4. Adult-child ratio 1:4. $835/semester. Sept.–May, Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m.–noon. [email protected], glacierwaycoop.org BA
Green Apple Garden Lower Playschool
2664 Miller Rd. • (734) 773–3182
Ages 6 weeks–3 years. Reggio Emilia–inspired, nature-based infant, toddler, and preschool programs. Part- and full-time. Adult-child ratio 1:4. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. See website for rates and scholarship information. appleplayschools.org/greenapplegarden Drop-in
Green Apple Garden Upper Playschool
511 Miller Ave. • (734) 369–6563
Ages 2½–6 years. Reggio Emilia–inspired, nature-based toddler and preschool programs. Part- & full-time. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:8. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. See website for rates and scholarship information. appleplayschools.org/greenapplegarden Drop-in
Green House Montessori School
3613 Green Brier • (734) 913–0021
Montessori preschool and kindergarten for ages 14 months–6 years. Full- and half-day programs, extracurricular activities, and summer camp for children up to age 9. Teachers are Montessori certified. Accredited by the American Montessori, Michigan Montessori, and International Montessori societies. Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:12. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for rates. [email protected], mimontessoriacademy.com/green-house BA, EC
Gretchen’s House–Dhu Varren
1580 Dhu Varren • (734) 821–2800
Full- and part-time programs for ages 3 months–11 years. After-school and summer programs for school-age children. Off-site school-age programs at Northside Community Church (929 Barton). Adult-child ratios 1:4–1:10. 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. [email protected], gretchenshouse.com EC, NAEYC