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childcare centers | licensed home childcare

The following listings are those which have been provided to us through various means, and include child care centers and licensed in-home providers, including those that provide preschool programs within their daycare services.

Child Care Resources is a very comprehensive resource for finding a provider that meets your specific needs. Please visit their website for more information about how they can help you.

Child Care Centers

  • Added Advantage Child Care (click on the AACC link from this page)
    11775 East D Ave, Richland, (269) 269-488-5018
    Added Advantage Child Care (AACC) features before and after school programs for school aged children of Gull Lake Community Schools and an all day program for children ages 3 and 4 at our Wildermuth location. In addition they service their half-day Kindergarteners at both the Wildermuth and the Richland site.

  • Apple Tree Christian Learning Centers
         Kalamazoo Center: 5902 S. 12th Street, Kalamazoo, (269) 488-2120
    Otsego Center: 909 Dix Street, (269) 692-3675
    Portage Center: 4295 Bishop Rd, (269) 323-3600
    Preschool programs and part- and full-time care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
    Preschool programs and part- and full-time care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

  • Bread and Roses Child Care Center
         915 Sunnock, Kalamazoo, (269) 383-9956
    Bread and Roses Child Care Center was created in 1978 to be a special place, where children could be free to grow and learn in a nurturing, home-like environment.  They offer a creative preschool experience with part- or full-time daycare hours.

  • Calico Corners Preschool, Infant and Daycare Center 
    2323 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, (269) 345-6901
    Offers a nursery, preschool program, and before and after care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including summer care.

  • Child Development Center (CDC) 
    1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, (269) 226-6714 
    110 West Cork, Kalamazoo, (269) 349-2445 
    4510 West KL Ave., Kalamazoo, (269) 375-2444 
    6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, (269) 488-4425
    6325 Oakland Drive, Portage , (269) 324-3700
    600 West Michigan, Augusta, (269) 731-4411 
    55 Arbor Street, Battle Creek , (269) 963-1000 
    5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, (269) 223-5555     
    701 North Linden, Marshall, (269) 781-4300
    Provides part- and full-time care for children from 4 weeks to 12 years of age, plus preschool and year-round development programs, and Kindergarten readiness programs for preschool children.  Also provides before & after school care with transportation to area schools.

  • Comstock Community Center
    (269) 488-3294
    Kids Korner’s before and after school program is available for first through fifth graders at all three Comstock public Elementary schools. They are located at North Elementary and transportation to and from school is provided by Comstock school buses. Activities include quiet games, crafts, reading, puzzles, large and small group games and activities, special events, indoor and outdoor play, drama, homework help, and computer games. An after school snack is provided. They also offer care on no school, and half days.

  • Curious Kids Programs 
    Portage Community Education Center – 1010 W. Milham, Portage 269-323-6780
    Woodland Elementary – 1401 Woodland Dr. Portage, MI 269- 323-6628
    Moorsbridge Elementary – 7361 Moorsbridge, Portage, MI 269 – 323-6422
    New fall 2010! Angling Road Elementary – 5340 Angling Road, Portage, MI 269 – 323-6780
    The Milham site provides care for infants 6 weeks old through middle school age children. Our sites at Woodland, Moorsbridge and Angling Road provide before and after school care for children in Young 5’s – 5th grade. All locations promote positive social interactions and offer interesting and fun activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.

  • The Discovery Center Child Care and Preschool
    4102 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, (269) 372-0007
    Offers care to infants aged 6 weeks through preschool. Children who are currently enrolled may also attend after kindergarten. They have an open home-like environment. Preschool aged children are allowed to choose from five different areas: Montessori, art, large muscle/play, science/dramatic play, and a large adventure playground. 

  • First Care Preschool and Daycare Center
     212 South Park St, downtown Kalamazoo, (269)344-6147
    Provides part- and full-time care for children 6 weeks through 6 years of age, including preschool and summer care. Our nurturing child care environment offers all children the opportunity to reach their full potential in every area of development: emotional, mental, physical, social and spiritual.

  • Head Start of Kalamazoo County
         For application information, please call 269-373-5066
    Comprehensive programs delivering a multitude of services to help meet the many needs of economically disadvantaged children and their families. All families receive a variety of learning experiences encouraging intellectual, social and emotional growth. Children participate in indoor/outdoor instruction and are introduced to concepts to enhance pre-readiness skills prior to kindergarten; encouraged to express their feelings and to develop self-confidence and the ability to get along with others. 

  • Jump Start Child Care at KidSports USA
    6712 National City Parkway, Kalamazoo, (269) 544-3000
    Jump Start is a state licensed childcare center with an emphasis on a caring and safe environment. We provide age appropriate “hands-on” activities that stimulate social, emotional and physical growth and development.  Provides care for children newborn through 13 years of age. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm.

  • Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center 
    129 South Park St, Kalamazoo, (269) 382-3640
    Located in downtown Kalamazoo, they provide free, short-term childcare for low-income families, for children from 6 weeks through the age of 5.

  • Kiddie U Childcare Center
         24466 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, (269) 668-3300
    Call for information.

  • Kindercare Learning Centers 
    West Main KinderCare:  3939 West Main St, Kalamazoo, (269) 385-0115
    Portage KinderCare:  7455 Oakland Dr, Portage, (269) 327-4816
    Offers care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years, and includes preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs.

  • Kalamazoo County Family YMCA
         Lincoln YMCA:  912 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, (269) 345-9845
    Maple YMCA:  1001 W. Maple St., Kalamazoo, (269) 345-9622
    Portage YMCA:  2900 W. Centre St, Portage, (269) 324-9622
    They have locations on Burdick and Maple Streets in Kalamazoo, and on Center in Portage.  They offer before and after school programs, school holiday camp, snow day care, Early Teen Adventure Summer Program (10-13), summer day camps (Ages 2˝-9), and Counselor-in-Training (CIT - ages 14-16) for summer camps.  They also have two licensed preschool centers, and offer after-school care at the following elementary schools:  Winchell, Mattawan, Prairie Ridge, King Westwood, Milwood, and Parkwood Upjohn.

  • Looking Glass Preschool and Daycare
         5527 Parkview Ave. Osthemo, (269) 372-9766
    Encouraging active and investigative learning.  Offers infant, toddler, preschool, and before and after school programs, holiday and break care, kindergarten readiness and private kindergarten, and Madhatter Summer Camp for ages 6-12 years.

  • Loy Norrix Child Care Center Preschool Program
    606 E. Kilgore Rd, 337-0264
    The LNCCC Preschool program, which is open to the public, has been providing quality early education and care for preschool-age children for over 30 years.  Three enrollment options are available, including full-day/week, half-day/week, or daily.  The center is open from 7am - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

  • Milestone Educare
    400 Gladys St, Portage, (269) 323-1555
    Childcare for ages 1 - 12 years (meals provided), including preschool and after-school program (transportation provided).

  • New Genesis Learning Center
    Christian Life Learning Center, 1225 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, 344-7135 ext 31
    Offers a caring and nurturing environment, child and adult care food program, "Your Baby Can Read" early language development program, After school care, OWL Literacy Curriculum, and so much more!  "Transforming the Lives of Children."

  • Portage First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare
    8740 S Westnedge, Portage, (269) 327-6762
    Provides preschool, full & part-time daycare for ages 3 & up, before & after school care for Lake Center & Portage Central Elementary Schools, and a fun-filled summer program for school-age children.

  • Saint Michaels Christ for Kids Childcare Center
         7211 Oakland Dr, Portage, (269) 327 - 4889 childcare
    Christ for Kid’s Program provides a Christian setting for young children to develop and grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically.  The childcare center accepts children starting at age 2 ˝ years who are able to independently use the bathroom. They currently offer 7 preschool classes in addition to their childcare program. 

  • Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center  
    6500 Constitution Blvd., Portage, (269) 324-4692
    Provides care and education for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age, including preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, before- and after-school care, and summer camps.  They recognize that all children are smart in their own ways, so they encourage children to explore, investigate and discover their own strengths. 

  • YWCA 
    353 E. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, (269) 345-5595
    The YWCA is committed to providing quality childcare at affordable prices so families can work outside the home while their children are safe, learning and having fun.

Licensed Home Childcare Providers

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Please use the information we've gathered here as a "spring board" for your research and interview each business or organization to make sure that it's safe and that it is a good fit for your family. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and although every effort has been made to present accurate information, we do not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information or for the businesses and organizations presented herein. We urge all parents to confirm any information given herein and consult with your doctor or an appropriate professional concerning any information of question. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of Kalamazoo for Kids, its officers, staff or contributors.