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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in East Lansing, MI

We have 36 preschools in East Lansing, MI! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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0662 - Apple Tree East Lansing

3341 E COLEMAN RD EAST LANSING, MI

2 mi

Child care
Day Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
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tinkrLAB STEAM Learning Centers

2650 E Grand River Suite A East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
tinkrLAB was created in 2014 with the intent to teach kids about invention, building and making. We believe kids have a huge amount of creativity that rarely is tapped into and we think we can help. At tinkrLAB, creativity and curiosity are encouraged in a safe environment, with hands-on teaching. Kids learn best when they can experience and touch something rather than simply watching. In our tinkrZONE makerspace, we work with both kids AND adults. We teach them how to make and create their own ideas and projects. Utilizing our tools, space and expertise, making projects and ideas come to life becomes fun and easy. tinkrLAB STEAM Learning Center was created during the summer of 2021 and was built out of a need for STEAM learning in our community. We offer reduced child-to-staff ratios, inventive curriculum and a space that nurtures creativity and hands-on learning. We welcome you to tinkrLAB and invite you to see ALL tinkrLAB has to offer. We promise that the kids won't be the only ones having fun!
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Bridges Care And Education Center

2990 Briarcliff Street East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

The Bridges Care and Education Center provides accessible, high quality child care and early education for infants toddlers, and preschoolers of the greater Lansing community. It is a home-based program licensed by the State of Michigan to provide care and educational experiences for six young children. Our mission is to provide respectful and responsive care based on close relationships for young children and their families.
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East Lansing Kindercare

525 E SAGINAW ST EAST LANSING, MI

1 mi

Thank you for your interest in East Lansing KinderCare in Michigan! We are located in the city of Lansing, making our location convenient for students, faculty, and staff. East Lansing Public Schools provide transportation to many of our nearby schools. We also offer a year-round curriculum taught by loving and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to ensure children and families from all walks of life feel warmly welcomed inside our doors.
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Appletree Christian Learning Center - East Lansing

3341 Coleman Rd East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Apple Christian Learning Center of East Lansing located at 3341 Coleman Road, East Lansing, Michigan, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Play. Preschool Prep

4972 Northwind Drive East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Preschool Prep at play is an educational enrichment program that provides children ages 3 to 5 years old with an opportunity to experience a classroom setting and social learning environment. Preschool Prep classes are facilitated by our creative and enthusiastic teachers who will provide your child with fun and engaging activities that foster creativity, independence, and self-discovery. Your child will participate in art, stories, yoga, music, creative movement, martial arts, sensory activities, and games based on weekly themes such as nature, colors, the solar system, and many more. This program is a perfect segue into a school environment for your budding preschooler. Registered families receive a complimentary semester-long FAMILY MEMBERSHIP for unlimited open play hours during the currently enrolled session. We offer families the flexibility to choose the days that work best for their busy schedules. Preschool Prep will occur daily from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. with 2 and 3 day a week options available.
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Michigan Head Start Association

808 W Lake Lansing Rd #205 East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Child care
Michigan Head Start Association in East Lansing, Michigan, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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Child Development Laboratory

325 W Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Child care
Child Development Laboratory is an NAEYC-accredited facility that offers preschool programming to children eighteen months to five years of age throughout the East Lansing area in Michigan. The center provides high-quality educational experiences, age-appropriate learning activities, and an exemplary setting for training students in child development.
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Abbott Nursery Inc

800 Abbott Rd East Lansing, MI

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Abbott Nursery Inc in East Lansing, Michigan, is a child care establishment that utilizes the Montessori philosophy and materials in their classroom that self-correct and help the students in developing their five senses. This child care institution helps in promoting independence on the part of the children, enhancing their self-esteem and self-accomplishments from two and a half to six years old.
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HILARIE KRUMM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL ~ IN-HOME ACADEMIC PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOL

1251 SWEETWOOD DR OKEMOS, MI

5.0(13)

5 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
IN-HOME ACADEMIC PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOL ~ which offers drop-in sessions by the day (morning, mid-day, afternoon, extended sessions or full day) and/or consistant school year classes with optional summer camps for various ages. ~ We are a 2nd Generation family owned local business, which has been serving the community for 50 years! Hilarie's mom, Shirley Hodge, ran Sunnyside Nursery School (Okemos), Countryside Nursery School (Williamston), and Shirley Hodge Nursery School (Okemos) until retiring and passing the school on to Hilarie. We are pleased to offer a well-balanced, structured academic preschool program which also includes play-based learning. Kindness, love and care are at the core, so children enjoy their first years of school while they become socially well-adjusted, confident learners, that are well prepared for kindergarten & beyond. Besides academics, we also focus on social skills and character development in fun ways, which makes children learn faster and with more enthusiasm while developing a love for school and learning. Our curriculum includes letter recognition, phonics, printing, cutting (and other fine motor skills,) gross motor skills, number recognition, counting, art, reading instruction and more. Both large group and personalized individual teaching is built into the program. Our lesson plans are based on the alphabet and differ each year according to a 3-year cycle. We focus on one letter each week and plan activities around that letter, pausing to make time to celebrate the holidays and seasons, as they come up as well. The children also have the opportunity for creative play-based free choice time where they have the chance to use a large selection of toys, play equipment and dramatic play props. We read books, sing songs and play games as a group. There is a Christian influence in our program, so prayers and a daily Bible story is incorporated. (It is not mandatory that you are of the Christian faith, but it is important that you are comfortable knowing that Christian principles are being taught in our preschool.) Each Christmas we put on our annual "No Room at the Inn" play, which is always a highlight! We feel honored to have taught so many children in our community!

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0682 - Childtime of Dewitt

1060 W HERBISON RD DEWITT, MI

5.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Day Care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

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...

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The Discovery Tree

1880 Hollowbrook Drive Holt, MI

5.0(1)

9 mi

Contact us today to set up a tour! We have one RARE full-time spot for a child who is 18 months or older, and one part-time spot available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. The Discovery Tree is a licensed star-rated family daycare and licensed for 12. We carry liability insurance, and there are 2 trained, experienced, and educated staff members here everyday. Provider/ owner has a degree in Early Childhood Education, National CDA, former Pre-K and GSRP teacher, and former Program Director. Both providers are CPR &amp; First Aid Certified, bloodborne pathogen certified, and safe sleep practices certified. We also continue our education every year by taking a minimum of 20 hours in Professional Development Training each year. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, and assistant has over 5 years of experience. About our preschool program: We use Mother Goose Time curriculum that includes monthly themes. We work on social emotional, physical, language and literacy, math and reasoning, science, social studies, problem solving, and creative development skills. Mother Goose Time meets and exceeds the State of Michigan Standards. Parent teacher conferences twice per year, Ages and Stages assessments, and a keepsake portfolio. Stay up to date with your child's day with a sharing app and get an electronic daily note every single day! Parents night/day outs held 4x per year for free! Many family events held year round: Thankful feast, Art shows, Family BBQ, Picnics, Muffins with mom, Donuts with Dads, Mystery Readers, Family movie night, and Ice cream socials! Teachers, are you looking for quality &quot;School Year&quot; child care? Are you tired of paying for child care on summer break, spring break, winter break, Thanksgiving break, when you are off of work and your child is at home with you? Well, look no further! The Discovery Tree will be accepting new friends starting June. We cater to teachers (and non-teacher families) and all Public Schools academic calendar both Traditional and Balanced. We have special school year contracts with times and rates customized for your families' child care needs. We are part of the food program, and Meals and Snacks are included!

Nicole S. says "I know the owner personally, she knows her stuff! She was my preschool director and lead Pre-K teacher for 5 years. She is loving, compassionate, and...

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Haslett Child Dev Ctr Inc

1546 Haslett Rd Haslett, MI

5.0(2)

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Haslett Child Development Center is a play-based program designed to support and strengthen family life as a unit by providing high-quality childcare care and education for young children. Our primary goal is to encourage and support the total growth of the child. HCDC uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum and methods of assessment that guide individual and group educational and developmental goals.

Elyse E. says "We've been sending our son here for about 4 months and he loves it. On the days he doesn't go he asks for his teacher and tells every one he went that day....

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2190 ASSOCIATION DR OKEMOS, MI

5 mi

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AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
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0664 - Gilden Woods Haslett

16955 MARSH RD HASLETT, MI

3 mi

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Day Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
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16955 MARSH RD HASLETT, MI

3 mi

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Day Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
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0661 - Gilden Woods Okemos - DUP

2190 ASSOCIATION DR OKEMOS, MI

5 mi

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Day Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
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Little Acorns Education Center

1211 Ascot Pl Haslett, MI

5 mi

Little Acorns is a licensed family daycare that offers a Montessori inspired curriculum and organic meals! We are child oriented, child initiated, and teacher supported. We believe all children learn best through hands-on experiences. Our curriculum is Montessori inspired and focuses on developing independence, confidence, and empathy. We offer developmentally appropriate experiences that engages each individual child. Each child will be empowered to make their own choices, become self-confident, and guide their own learning. We believe play is a child s work and strive to allow for ample uninterrupted blocks of time for each child to build their skillset. We look for and cultivate those teachable moments that randomly present themselves throughout our day. Little Acorns places a strong emphasis on independence and free choice. Children are encouraged to explore their environment freely and become contributing members of our community. A number of our daily activities will be designed to encourage the Montessori concepts of self-help and independence. We value the core ideals of Montessori and offer a number of Montessori materials and lessons alongside inspiration from Reggio-Emilia. Here at Little Acorns Learning Center, we truly value the process over the product. We encourage and facilitate creative play and activities. In practice, this means offering open-ended materials as often as possible. Children are presented with materials and are encourage to freely explore and create. Alyssa Szuma is the owner and fulltime director of Little Acorns Learning Center. She is a mother of two young children. Her educational background consists of: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Associates in Child Care from Washtenaw Community College, Bachelors in Children and Families from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a Master s in Public Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Her work experiences include teaching in classrooms, a private nanny, and a Child Protective Services caseworker for the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Alyssa's interests include holistic living and reading. Further information regarding Alyssa's educational and professional background is available upon request.
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The Growing Patch LLC

215 N BRIDGE ST DEWITT, MI

5.0(1)

8 mi

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$325/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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We are a Great Start to Quality affiliated center that is committed to providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment, and providing a developmentally appropriate program based on the needs of each individual “whole” child. We believe play to be an active form of learning that helps foster development in each individual child and contributes to social, cognitive, physical, and learning emotions, while stimulating a child’s creative side, problem solving, and self-awareness. We work together with parents to promise the best possible care for their children by using a variety of materials and equipment, and respect for each family's values, traditions, and cultures.

Cyndi C. says "I feel like my kids are happy and taken care of. They do lots of activities and age appropriate things. They are always greeted very kindly. The kids are...

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Rainbow Child Development Center

3682 Okemos Road Okemos, MI

5.0(1)

5 mi

Rainbow Child Development Center provides an educational play-based curriculum to stimulate you child's environment, enabling him/her to become an active learner. RCDC uses the Creative Curriculum framework and looks at each child as an individual. The curriculum focuses on your child's development in four areas; social/emotional, cognitive, language, and physical. Furthermore, the curriculum has defined goals and objectives within each area of development. Children are learning to build confidence and friendships through small and large group activities. We understand that each child develops differently and we plan for changes in the classroom environment to meet all of the children's needs. We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age, and we transport school-aged children to and from the Okemos and Haslett public schools. We offer a wide variety of enrollment options to fit every family's needs.
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Preschools in East Lansing, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 36 listed preschools

HILARIE KRUMM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL ~ IN-HOME ACADEMIC PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOL

We love the attention and care that our son receives when he is in school. Not only is it a fun and social environment for him but he learns...

- Care member

0682 - Childtime of Dewitt

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.

The Discovery Tree

I know the owner personally, she knows her stuff! She was my preschool director and lead Pre-K teacher for 5 years. She is loving,...

- Nicole S.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in East Lansing, MI

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in East Lansing, MI. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in East Lansing, MI for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in East Lansing, MI, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in East Lansing, MI.

When looking for a preschool near you in East Lansing, MI on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in East Lansing, MI who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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