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Find trusted pre-k schools near me in Ann Arbor, MI

1.6203 - Everbrook Academy of Ann Arbor

2380 OAK VALLEY DR ANN ARBOR, MI

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4 mi

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Everbrook Academy of Ann Arbor, MI is a trusted daycare supporting families in Ann Arbor and Saline. Our NAEYC accredited school offers full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, with programs including Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, and Before- and After-School Clubs. Families stay connected throughout the day through SproutAbout, our mobile app offering livestreaming classroom video, real-time…
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Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. The communication from teachers and admin is wonderful as well! We are excited for all of our children to attend Everbrook."

3980 Ranchero Drive ANN ARBOR, MI

5 mi

Lightbridge Academy of Ann Arbor 's photo
ENROLL BEFORE 8/7/2026 AND GET ONE WEEK FREE! Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our…
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2811 STONE SCHOOL RD ANN ARBOR, MI

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6 mi

STONE SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PRE SCHOOL's photo
Stone School Cooperative Preschool is a nonprofit, play-based preschool in Ann Arbor serving children ages 33 months to 6 years — and we've been doing it since 1959. Our mixed-age classrooms foster curiosity, empathy, and independence through hands-on, child-led learning guided by experienced teachers. As a cooperative, families have the option to participate in the classroom, creating a tight-knit community while keeping tuition affordable. We offer customizable scheduling to fit modern family…
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Care Member says "We LOVE Stone School! Our child spent 2 years here and also attended their summer camp programs. Our family had an incredibly fulfilling experience at Stone School. This school works very hard to create an engaging, loving, active and fun school community. Our kid is more than prepared both socially and academically for kindergarten. We love that the teachers here meet the kids exactly where they are and help them grow and learn at their own unique pace. We are also huge fans…
Kindergarten
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative

4220 PLYMOUTH RD ANN ARBOR, MI

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9 mi

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At Childtime of Ann Arbor we offer programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Junior-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs, with flexible full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp options. We also offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Michigan’s free Pre-K program for eligible four-year-olds. Families stay connected through SproutAbout, our communication app offering live streaming video, updates, photos, and videos throughout the day. Schedule…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"

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49810 CHERRY HILL RD CANTON, MI

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16 mi

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Welcome to Childtime on Cherry Hill Road! Our daycare and preschool center is located on Cherry Hill between Ridge and Denton, near IHA, proudly serving families throughout the Canton community. We provide care and early education for children ages 6 weeks–12 years. We offer programs for Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs. Our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) supports kindergarten readiness for eligible four-year-olds. Families stay…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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57156 10 MILE RD SOUTH LYON, MI

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18 mi

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Welcome to Everbrook Academy of South Lyon, MI a daycare and preschool center located at 10 Mile and Milford Road in the plaza behind CVS. We are nationally accredited by NAEYC, a recognition that reflects our commitment to high-quality early childhood education. We offer programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age students, with full-time and part-time care and Summer Camp options. Our families love how SproutAbout, our exclusive family communication app, offers…
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Care Member says "My daughter has been enrolled in the Preschool program at Everbrook Academy and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. She is always excited to tell me about what she has learned, the projects she has worked on, and most importantly how great her teachers are. Her teachers are so kind and genuinely care about the children which makes a huge difference. The best part about our experience is the pictures and video updates we get on the app. It's such a comfort to see…

2914 S CANTON CENTER RD CANTON, MI

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18 mi

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Tutor Time on Canton Center Road is a welcoming daycare, and preschool proudly serving the Canton, Belleville, and Ypsilanti communities. We are a 4-STAR quality-rated center through Michigan's Great Start to Quality program. Our programs include Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age Clubs, with flexible full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp options. We partner with the state of Michigan to offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a free…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…
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951 N CANTON CENTER RD CANTON, MI

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19 mi

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Tutor Time on North Canton Center Drive is a childcare and preschool center located at 951 North Canton Center Drive in Canton, MI, right next to the Canton Help Center. We proudly serve families throughout the Canton–Plymouth community. We provide programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs, supporting children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Families can choose from full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp options. We also…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…
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47300 PORT ST PLYMOUTH, MI

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19 mi

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Welcome to Childtime on Port Street! Our childcare and preschool center is located off Beck Road, just north of M-14, making drop-off and pick-up convenient for families in the Plymouth and Northville communities. You’ll find us at 47300 Port St., where we serve children ages 6 weeks–6 years. Our NAEYC-accredited school offers programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-K, with flexible full-time and part-time schedules. We also offer Michigan’s GSRP Program, a…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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43492 BARCLAY WAY CANTON, MI

19 mi

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I provide a nurturing, secure, enjoyable, and educational environment for infants through school-aged children in my home. I am licensed by the state and certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED. I have over 25 years of experience in continuing childcare education. My program includes a preschool curriculum, two meals, and two snacks daily, and preschool is included in the tuition fee. With over 25 years of experience caring for children in my home, I have raised three grown children. My home…
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Other daycares in your area

This neighborhood Gretchen's House offers care for preschoolers and young fives, plus before and afterschool care. We are located one half block from Eberwhite Elementary and from our "sister" center at 721 Mt. Pleasant where infants and toddlers are cared for.
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2664 Miller Rd Ann Arbor, MI

< 1 mi

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Our Mission: To provide progressive early education for young children in order to facilitate future social responsibility, diversity, global and environmental awareness through multicultural exposure, nature play, outdoor learning, collaborative community involvement, and language immersion. The Apple Playschools Advantage: Our preschools and kindergarten are play-based and Reggio-inspired. We believe children have many ways of expressing themselves and that they learn better when…
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Preschool
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1095 N. Zeeb Rd Ann Arbor, MI

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Daycroft School is a Toddler through 6th grade Montessori inspired school on 10 acres overlooking natural wetlands. We provide a personalized learning environment that appreciates individual differences, nurtures the whole child, and enables students to develop at their own pace and achieve to their full potential. Inspired by principles first developed by Maria Montessori, education here is student-centered, not only in appreciating individual differences and accommodating individual learning…
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Kindergarten
Montessori

2664 Miller Road Ann Arbor, MI

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Green Apple Garden Playschool's photo
Our Mission To provide progressive early education for young children in order to facilitate future social responsibility, diversity, global and environmental awareness though multicultural exposure, nature play, outdoor learning, collaborative community involvement and language immersion. Our Vision To foster the values of creativity, compassion, and global citizenship in young children, their families and communities.
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Kindergarten
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Reggio emilia
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International

3445 Ferry Street Ann Arbor, MI

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Cuddle Creek Childcare is a diverse, family owned business providing a nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks and up. We understand the challenge of finding trusted care for your child while you are away; we also value the importance of a comfortable, home-like setting-where established routines are key and everyone learns through the human experience. We believe play is a child's work, we believe in respect for all and a child's right to be included, and we believe that all children…

775 S Maple Rd Ann Arbor, MI

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The Discovery Center has been located on the west side of Ann Arbor since its founding in 1974. Jacki Miller began her dream of providing high-quality early childhood programs at the center s original location on North Maple Road. In 1984, the center moved to its current facility on South Maple Road that was designed and built to house our programs. The new building gave us the opportunity to expand the center s offerings to three full-day preschool classrooms, a half-day preschool program, and…
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

5225 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, MI

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< 1 mi

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We serve infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and first through third grade students. We offer before and after-school care, as well as a dynamic theme-based Summer Camp! Contact us for a tour at office@cmsaa.org or call (734)332-9600. Come in and feel the Christian Montessori School difference!
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Care Member says "We've been a part of CMSAA for three years and can't recommend it enough! We feel a true sense of community with parents and staff at the school. Our two girls have thrived in the Montessori environment and it's a joy to see the sense of independence it fosters. The school offers a strong foundational curriculum with lots of amazing enrichment activities. The teachers and staff are all fabulous and their passion for the children and the Montessori way is contagious!"
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Montessori

3445 FERRY ST ANN ARBOR, MI

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3 mi

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Welcome to Cuddle Creek Childcare. It is our mission to provide a safe, secure, loving, healthy and challenging environment for your child to spend the day. Our program seeks to provide the care and nurturing necessary for your child’s healthy growth and development. We also strive to assist your child’s intellectual and social growth, in preparation for kindergarten. We look forward to working closely together with you to provide a happy place where your young child can flourish.
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Care Member says "Marcy is amazing! So happy we chose cuddle creek"
Special needs
In-Home daycare
Developmental (play-based)

775 S MAPLE RD ANN ARBOR, MI

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3 mi

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The Discovery Center is an early childhood program for children aged two years and nine months (33 months) through five years old that has been serving families in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area since 1974. We also serve families in nearby communities, including Brighton, Canton, Chelsea, Dexter, Pinckney, Saline, South Lyon, Ypsilanti, and more. With our highly-educated and experienced staff, our modern building and grounds designed specifically for our use, and our nurturing, flexible…
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Ryan B. says "We have been with the Discovery Center for 3 years now. Two of our children have attended. We would give the Discovery Center a solid 5. We have loved our time with them. The Discovery Center is a standout early childhood program. They excel at tailoring their approach to each child's unique needs and fostering incredible home-school relationships. Their personalized approach ensures children thrive, while strong communication with parents creates a supportive and engaged…
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Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative

900 S 7TH ST ANN ARBOR, MI

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4 mi

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Glacier Way Cooperative Preschool provides a unique experience for your child's early childhood education. Children are encouraged to develop creativity, self-discipline and thinking skills through a rich variety of activities such as art, music, dress-up, story time, block building and field trips. Our hope is that children will grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally. The Cooperative model gives parents the opportunity to take on an active role in the classroom, where they are part…
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Care Member says "It was affordable with little fundraising, the class was culturally diverse, the families were extremely supportive of each other, the teacher was prepared, friendly, and encouraging of young minds. It was a fun environment in which to grow and learn."
Developmental (play-based)
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Cooperative

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 24 listed pre-k schools

6203 - Everbrook Academy of Ann Arbor

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships…

- Kayla S.

STONE SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PRE SCHOOL

We LOVE Stone School! Our child spent 2 years here and also attended their summer camp programs. Our family had an incredibly fulfilling…

- Care member

0628 - Childtime of Ann Arbor

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share…

- Mary G.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ann Arbor, MI

Pre-k programs in Ann Arbor, MI offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ann Arbor, MI, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Ann Arbor, MI typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ann Arbor, MI programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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