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1.Tata's Day Care Center

652 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Southwest GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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2 mi

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At Tata’s Day Care Center, we provide a safe, loving, and bilingual (English/Spanish) environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our program is built on learning through play, where children develop socially, emotionally, and academically in a nurturing setting. We offer small group sizes, experienced and caring staff, and personalized attention for every child. Families appreciate our strong communication, flexible scheduling, and support with CDC subsidy. With bright classrooms, a…
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Sarah R. says "Tata’s Daycare has been an incredible experience for our family. Every staff member is kind, caring, and truly invested in the children. It genuinely feels like leaving my daughter with family each day. The environment is warm, supportive, and welcoming. I’m especially impressed with how much my one year old is learning in both English and Spanish. We couldn’t be happier with the care she receives here!"
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3100 LEARNING LN NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

4 mi

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AppleTree Knapp Corner provides daycare, preschool, and early education for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Located at 3100 Learning Ln, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, our school offers infant daycare, toddler daycare, two-year-old programs, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K, before- and after-school care, and summer camp. As a GSRP provider, we offer free Pre-K to eligible Michigan families, helping children build essential kindergarten readiness skills. Our school fosters a safe, welcoming environment…
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2025 3 MILE RD NW WALKER, MI

5 mi

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AppleTree Walker East proudly serves families throughout the Walker and Grand Rapids communities. Our childcare and preschool center is located at 2025 3 Mile Rd NW in Walker, MI. Our center is NAEYC accredited, partners with the West Haven School Readiness Program, and accepts Care for Kids. We offer programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-K, with flexible scheduling options including Full-time, Part-time, and Summer Camp. We participate in the Great Start…
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5038 CASCADE RD SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

6 mi

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AppleTree Cascade, MI is an educational daycare and preschool, proudly supporting families in the Cascade and Forest Hills communities. We offer high-quality early education programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs, and Summer Camp. We partner with the state of Michigan to offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a state-funded Pre-K program ranked #1 in the U.S. Flexible scheduling options are also available. We also…
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4712 Kimball Ave SE KENTWOOD, MI

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6 mi

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🏡💕 A Home Away From Home for Your Little Ones! 💕 Welcome to our 5-star childcare experience where children are loved, supported, and encouraged to learn every day! 🌟 We offer 24-hour childcare to support families with different work schedules and childcare needs. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where children can play, explore, learn, and grow while feeling right at home. Our little ones enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, hands-on activities, and…
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Care Member says "They treat your children as their own. When picking up your kids she ask you how you feel or how your day went. I feel that they are more than just a home care. They care about your kids safety, teach them to clean up after themselves. I would not change them to another home care. "
Faith based
Special needs
In-Home daycare
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative

O-53 LAKE MICHIGAN DR NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI

7 mi

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AppleTree Standale/Allendale is a trusted daycare and preschool in Grand Rapids, MI, serving families from Standale, Allendale, Walker, and Grand Rapids. We provide high-quality childcare and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Programs include Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs, with full-time care, part-time care, and Summer Camp options. We participate in Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a…
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732 52ND ST SE KENTWOOD, MI

7 mi

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Welcome to AppleTree Kentwood, MI! Our educational daycare and preschool center is conveniently located just one mile from US-131, making us a trusted choice for families across Kentwood, Wyoming, and Byron Center. We offer a full range of programs, including Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age care, with flexible options such as full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp. We also partner with the state of MI to provide the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a…
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3916 52ND ST SE KENTWOOD, MI

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8 mi

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Childtime on 52nd Street SE is a trusted daycare and preschool providing early childhood education in Kentwood. We are located at 3916 52nd Street SE, at the corner of 52nd Street and East Paris. We care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, with programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs, plus Summer Camp. We are also proud to partner with the state of MI to offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a free,…
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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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4180 56TH ST SW WYOMING, MI

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9 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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6975 BYRON CENTER AVE SW BYRON CENTER, MI

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10 mi

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At Childtime of Byron Center we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Byron Center, MI. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 6975 Byron…
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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!"

Daycares a little further away

7294 KRAFT AVE SE CALEDONIA, MI

11 mi

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Gilden Woods of Caledonia, MI is a childcare and preschool located at 7294 Kraft Ave SE. We support families in Caledonia and Grand Rapids. Our programs support children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and include Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs. We offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a, state-funded Pre-K program for eligible four-year-olds. Families can choose from flexible scheduling options like full-time, part-time,…
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2935 PORT SHELDON ST HUDSONVILLE, MI

11 mi

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AppleTree Hudsonville, MI is a trusted daycare and preschool supporting families from Hudsonville, Jenison, Allendale, and Grandville. Our programs serve children from Infants through Pre-K and School-Age, including Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs. Families can choose flexible scheduling options such as full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp. We offer Michigan's state funded GSRP program to support kindergarten readiness for…
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At the Bethlehem Intergenerational Center (BIC) we believe in the individuality of every person. We believe in nurturing the unique gifts of all. An intergenerational program at BIC provides our friends, both young and old, an opportunity to share those unique gifts while building meaningful relationships. We believe in providing a program that meets the individual needs of every person we serve to the best of our ability. BIC believes in providing a sense of safety, security and order,…
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Katie P. says "We had our daughter in their care from Nov 2017 to Aug 2021. She went through the baby/toddler/preschool rooms. They are absolutely a phenomenal group of teachers. So dedicated with developmentally appropriate activities for the kids and a willingness to work with families. Sue is phenomenal in her commitment to children. We were very grateful for our time there. "
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

935 BAXTER ST SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

1 mi

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Baxter’s Child Development Center (CDC) serves children from 6 weeks through Pre-K. Using age-specific curriculum, we prepare our students to succeed when they walk through the doors and enter Kindergarten.

1953 MONROE AVE NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI

2 mi

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Preschool

1327 CAMBRIDGE DR SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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2 mi

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Welcome to Barb Madura’s Daycare Over 36 Years of Loving, Personalized Childcare in a Warm, Home-Based Setting. At Barb Madura’s Daycare, children aren't just enrolled—they're welcomed into a loving, family-like environment where they are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. Barb is a kind, grandmotherly caregiver with over 36 years of hands-on childcare experience. She’s known for her gentle heart, patient guidance, and a true passion for helping little ones grow into…
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Care Member says "We absolutely love Ms. Barb’s daycare! My husband attended Ms Barbs daycare for 12 years and we didn’t hesitate to choose her as our daycare provider when we had our son! She is the best and is amazing with all the kids! The kids color and draw, play outside with trikes, bikes, scooters, sidewalk chalk and bubbles. The kids just love her and she does so many extra things that I have not heard any other daycare provider do like celebrate all the kids birthdays! She provides…
In-Home daycare

1452 WIDDICOMB AVE NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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2 mi

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Welcome! My name is Anne Portko. I operate Babies For Days Daycare and Nursery. It was founded in 2022 with the vision that, not only does every little one deserve a nurturing home-like environment to grow, develop and flourish but also that every parent and family deserves the support of a "village to raise a child." I am proudly committed to seeing your children grow, learn, meet milestones and develop relationships that will benefit them throughout their lives. I am grateful for every…
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Care Member says "We have so fortunate and beyond blessed to be a part of Babies for Days Daycare! The atmosphere is welcoming, nurturing, and peaceful. I always know my son is safe and loved at drop off and he is always happy at pick up. Miss Anne and Miss Lexie will help your child reach their milestones by guiding them, loving them, and supporting them every step of the way. Babies for Days has been an incredible part of our lives and we are so thankful!"
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Outdoor/nature

540 Russwood St NE Grand Rapids, MI

4 mi

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Welcome to NorthPointe Christian Elementary and Preschool! Our school starts at 3-year-old preschool and extends through 12th grade. Our early childhood programs include: flexible preschool for 3s and 4s, young 5s, and three and five day kindergarten. NorthPointe also offers before and after school care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As an elementary school, we understand the importance of these years as an essential time for developing spiritual, academic, and social growth. Our academically…
Kindergarten
Preschool
Faith based
Academic

2428 Burton Street Southeast GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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4 mi

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Moving Mountains Montessori Preschool Moving Mountains Montessori is a warm, authentic micro-Montessori school serving children ages 2.5–6 years. Our mixed-age classroom nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence through individualized learning and hands-on materials. We offer: • Authentic Montessori curriculum led by trained guides • Practical life skills (laundry, food prep, cleaning, care of environment) • Sensorial, math, language, and cultural lessons tailored to each…
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Care Member says "My child has been much more patient, kind and overall happier since going to moving mountains. Every morning he wakes up ready and excited to learn through play at school. "
Preschool
Montessori

3120 MADISON AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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4 mi

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Families should choose Little Scholars II for care because we offer a nurturing, safe, high-quality learning environment that prioritizes each child's growth, development, and well-being. Here’s what sets us apart: 1. Home-Like Environment with a Personal Touch We combine a home daycare's warmth with a center's structure, creating a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. 2. Experienced and Caring Staff Our team, led by dedicated professionals like Mariah…
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ANDREW B. says "Little Scholars II Daycare is a great local option with a warm, welcoming environment for children. The staff is incredibly organized."
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Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
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Outdoor/nature
Cooperative

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 30 listed pre-k schools

Tata's Day Care Center

Tata’s Daycare has been an incredible experience for our family. Every staff member is kind, caring, and truly invested in the children. It…

- Sarah R.

Ngong Amuor

They treat your children as their own. When picking up your kids she ask you how you feel or how your day went. I feel that they are more…

- Care member

0637 - Childtime on 52nd Street SE

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 Grand Rapids, MI

Pre-k programs in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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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