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Forest Child Development Center

5196 COMSTOCK AVE KALAMAZOO, MI

State license verified

starting at
$1260/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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CDC shares your family values, and has created special daycare and preschool programs that ensure a positive experience for all children. Our programs nurture the enthusiasm, confidence and early skills of your child! It is our philosophy that each child will learn because our staff makes learning a fun and exciting...
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Hour Time Hourly Childcare

2205 MILLER RD KALAMAZOO, MI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
DHHS Welcomed Hour Time is a niche childcare. We serve families by offering full-time childcare, Same-day, On-Demand care open 6 days a week, and with our Nominal on-site Cafe' for parents completing their education or working from home. We would Love to invite you for a tour :)
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The Discovery Center

4102 W. Michigan Kalamazoo, MI

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Discovery Center Pre-School and Childcare is a hometown, non-profit preschool and child care center established in 1976 that has been dedicated to providing a quality program to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We believe children learn by doing and need to learn how to make choices. Therefore we offer hands on activities,...
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Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center

345 W. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
A Safe Place for Children The Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center (KDCCC) was established to provide free, short-term child care for low-income families with children from six weeks through the age of five. The objectives of our service are to enable parents with young children to more rapidly negotiate the maze of appointments...
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The Eagle Zone

611 E Clay Schoolcraft, MI

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Eagle Zone offers before/after school programming and Pre-K during the school year along with summer camp programming during the summer located within Schoolcraft Elementary. We provide an extension of the classroom in an educational and hands on setting. We serve those 4 years to 12 years old.
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Preschool
Child care
Little Lambs Learning Center is a child care facility located at 110 E Clay St. Schoolcraft, MI. They offer services for children from 2 weeks up to 12 years of age. They strive to create a loving, Christian environment where your child will be encouraged to learn through hands-on experiences.
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Community Learning Center

1046 River Street Kalamazoo, MI

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Community Learning Center (CLC) was created as a division of the Comstock Community Center to help local children and youth grow and develop to their fullest potential. Our high-quality, curriculum-based programs prepare our youngest community members for a lifetime of meaningful contributions to the local community, state,...
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Mary's Munchkins

1425 Lakeway Ave Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
Mary's Munchkins is a locally based daycare facility that offers center-based child care services geared for young kids. Located at 1425 Lakeway Avenue, the company serves families residing in the Kalamazoo, MI area. Mary's Munchkins has provided their services to the community since they started in 2001.
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A Touch of Home Child Care, LLC

1322 Miller Rd Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
A Touch of Home Child Care, LLC offers center-based early care and education programs for infants up to preschool children. The company serves the Kalamazoo, Michigan area and provides its services to kids between the ages of six weeks to five years old. A Touch of Home Child Care follows a structured system that consists of...
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Preschool
Child care
The First Care of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church provides a childcare program in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination in a Christian...
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Small World Learning Village

2597 Sprinkle Road Kalamazoo, MI

Preschool
Child care
At Small World Learning Village, we know it takes a village to raise a child. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. Our highly-qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within...
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Adkins Daycare

3174 E V Ave Vicksburg, MI

Child care
Adkins Daycare is a locally operating daycare facility that offers center-based child care services designed for young kids. Based at 3174 East V Avenue, the company serves the residents of Vicksburg, MI. Adkins Daycare has been in the child care business since they started in 1993.
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the baby center

1904 South Drake Kalamazoo, MI

My business is so fun i have games for girls and barbie dolls. I don't have anything for boys just t.v.
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Christine Holysz

5457 N Riverview Dr Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
Christine Holysz owns and operates a childcare center that serves the community of Kalamazoo MI. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The facility promotes active learning that stimulate children's natural curiosity.
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Theresa Zywicki

3504 Iroquois Trl Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
Theresa Zywicki owns and operates a childcare center that serves the community of Kalamazoo MI since 1995. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The facility promotes active learning through play-based and child-initiated activities.
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Country Side Daycare

5538 N Sprinkle Rd Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
Country Side Daycare is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

2122 Bronson Blvd Kalamazoo, MI

Preschool
Child care
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH offers an educational facility that serves the community of Kalamazoo MI. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides Christ-centered programs that foster emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual development among children. The school promotes active learning by providing variety of...
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Sharyha & Takarra babysitting

612 Reed Ave Kalamazoo, MI

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Child care
We will take care of your kids . Play outside , go to parks. We will also have coloring pages and we are really friendly. Come to us.
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Patty's Playhouse

1611 Palmer Ave Kalamazoo, MI

1.0(1)
Child care
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Mary's Day Care

1131 Bridge St Kalamazoo, MI

Child care
Mary's Day Care is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Portage, MI

Child care centers near you in Portage, MI provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Portage, MI have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Portage, MI. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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