Childcare and Preschool Programs
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A list of state-licensed child care centers. Home-based child care is also available. For referrals to licensed homes and other Washtenaw County centers, call the Child Care Network at 975-1840 or (800) 777-2861 (ccn@childcarenetwork.org, childcarenetwork.org). Rates are current as of Aug. 2011 but are subject to change. Hours are Mon.-Fri.
Dexter Co-op Nursery
7643 W. Huron River Dr. [
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(734) 426-2491
Morning (8:30-11 a.m.) and afternoon (12:15-2:45 p.m.) preschool for ages 3 & 4 during school year, Sept.-May. Classes for 3-year-olds meet Tues. & Thurs.; classes for 4-year-olds meet Mon., Wed., & Fri. Call for rates. Adult-child ratio 1:4. membership@dextercoop.com, dextercoop.com
Dexter Community Education
3060 Kensington (Wylie Elementary) [
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(734) 424-4180
Preschool programs for children ages 3-5. 9:05-11:35 a.m. or 12:45-3:15 p.m. $16/day for a 6-week session.
Dexter Community Schools Child Care Program
7714 Ann Arbor [
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(734) 424-4175
Before-school care starting at 6:30 a.m. ($7/day) and after-school care until 6 p.m. ($12/day) at 4 area schools: Bates (grades K-2), Cornerstone (grades K-2), Creekside (grades 5 & 6), and Wylie (grades 3 & 4). 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Morning care 9 a.m.-noon for afternoon kindergartners, afternoon care 11:25-3:06 p.m. for morning kindergartners; $18/day for either session. Weeklong summer fun camps, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Special program days offered during spring and winter break, and when school is not in session during the school year. barnesd@dexterschools.org, onlinedexter.com
Generations Together
2801 Baker [
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(734) 426-4091
Child care and preschool for ages 6 weeks-5 years. Infants, $240/week; toddlers, $235/week; preschoolers, $200/week; pre-K, $195/week. Before- and after-school care available for ages 5-12, $6/hour. Adult-child ratio: infants/toddlers, 1:4; preschoolers, 1:10; pre-K, 1:12; school-age children, 1:15. Summer camp. generations123@sbcglobal.net, generationstogether.org
Honey Bee Academy
7415 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. [
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(734) 678-3134
Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Infants and toddlers $40/day, $180/week; preschoolers $35/day, $160/week. Before- or after-school care for school-aged children $50/week ($90 for both). School age summer camp $125/week. Adult-child ratio: infants and young toddlers 1:3, older toddlers and preschool 1:8, kindergartners 1:12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. honeybeeacademydexter@gmail.com, honeybeeacademy.webs.com
Kidsland Montessori Child Care Center
9477 North Territorial [
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(734) 424-0113
Toddler care for 6 weeks-3 years; preschool/kindergarten for ages 3-6. Adult to child ratio: infants and toddlers 1:4; preschool and kindergarten 1:8-1:10. Before- and after-school care for school-aged children; transportation to and from local schools. Call for rates. director@kidslandcare.com, kidslandcare.com
Little Friends Preschool Day Care
11000 Dexter-Chelsea Rd [
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(734) 475-2497
Ages 2-7 years. Full- and part-time care; half-day preschool 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $230/week for ages 2-21⁄2, $175/week for ages 21⁄2-7. Adult-child ratio 1:4 for children under 21⁄2, 1:8 for ages 21⁄2 & over, 1:10 for ages 4 & over. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. lfpd@sbcglobal.net
Morning Star Child Care
7444 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., suite A [
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(734) 424-9193
Ages 2 months-12 years. Full- and half-day preschool program, developmental kindergarten, and infant and toddler programs, Before- and after-school care for school-age children including full-day programs during holidays and school breaks. Music program. Adult-child ratio 1:3-1:10. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Summer camp for ages 5-12. See website for rates. morningstarcc@comcast.net, morningstarchildcare.net
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