Dexter
Childcare and Preschool Programs
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A list of state-licensed child care centers. Home-based child care is also available. For information, contact the Child Care Network (734) 975-1840; info@childcarenetwork.org, childcarenetwork.org; or visit greatstarttoquality.org to search a database of licensed family and group homes.
Hours are Mon.-Fri. See website or call for rates.
Dexter Co-op Preschool
8260 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor [
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(734) 426-2491
Morning (8:30-11 a.m.) and afternoon (noon-2:30 p.m.) preschool for ages 3 & 4 during school year, Sept.-May. Class for 3-year-olds meets Mon. & Thurs.; class for 4-year-olds meets Tues., Wed., & Fri. Call for rates. Adult-child ratio 1:4. dextercoop.com
Dexter Community Education School-Age Child Care
2704 Baker (Bates School) [
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(734) 424-4180, ext. 1303
After-school care until 5:45 p.m. ($16/day) at Bates School (grades Y5-6). Anchor, Beacon, and Wylie students (grades Y5-4) are walked to Bates after school. Creekside (grades 5 and 6) students ride a bus to the bus hub and walk to Bates. Special care program days are offered on scheduled no-school days.
keithj@dexterschools.org, dexterschools.org
Jenkins Early Childhood Learning Center
2801 Baker [
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(734) 424-4180
Dexter Community Schools. Child care and preschool for ages 6 weeks-4 years. Director Gina Benson. Full- or part-time, 2, 3, or 5 days/week. See website for rates, hours, and age groups. bensong@dexterschools.org, jenkins.dexterschools.org
Kidsland Montessori School
9477 North Territorial [
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(734) 424-0113
Infant care (6 wks.-18 mos.), toddler care (18 mos.-3 yrs.), and preschool/kindergarten (3-6 yrs.). Adult-to-child ratio: infants and toddlers 1:4; preschool and kindergarten 1:8-1:10. Before- and after-school care for school-age children. Call for rates. kidsland@kidslandcare.com, kidslandcare.com
Morning Star Child Care
7394 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd. [
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(734) 424-9193
Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Infant, toddler, full- and half-day preschool, developmental kindergarten. Before- and after-school care for school-age children including full-day programs during holidays and school breaks. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Summer camp for ages 5-12. See website for rates. morningstarcc@comcast.net, morningstarchildcare.net
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