It Takes a Village- Kalamazoo Daycare Guide
As a parent, finding the right daycare center for my child was one of the hardest and most important decisions I made.
Choosing where your child will go for preschool and childcare involves many factors, and thankfully, there are just as many options available.
If your family is searching for a daycare center, check out our childcare listings throughout the greater Kalamazoo area.
And if you are new to the daycare center enrollment process, many centers fill up quickly, so it’s best to begin your search as soon as possible.
In this guide, you’ll find everything from full-time daycare for infants to after-school care for kids.
In this guide
• Featured Childcare Providers
• Kalamazoo Daycare
• Portage Daycare
• Surrounding Cities
It is the user’s responsibility to thoroughly investigate and research potential childcare providers. While we only list Kalamazoo childcare options that claim to be licensed, we do not ask for proof of licensing to be in this guide. Inclusion in this guide does not indicate endorsement by kzookids.com. This Childcare Guide is for informational purposes only.
Featured Childcare Provider
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At Milestones, we believe in placing children first.
By using proven education techniques in a play-based program, our quality staff engages and helps to further each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
All of our convenient, locally owned and operated West-Michigan locations offer year-round programs for children from six weeks to twelve years.
Milestones' place great emphasis on the natural environment and learning in the outdoors. Through these programs, each child at Milestones is given ample opportunities to explore their environment and expand their social and problem-solving skills.
By using proven education techniques in a play-based program, our quality staff engages and helps to further each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
All of our convenient, locally owned and operated West-Michigan locations offer year-round programs for children from six weeks to twelve years.
Milestones' place great emphasis on the natural environment and learning in the outdoors. Through these programs, each child at Milestones is given ample opportunities to explore their environment and expand their social and problem-solving skills.
AGES: 6 weeks - 11 yrs
SCHEDULES: Aftercare, Fulltime Daycare, Parttime Daycare
PROGRAMS: Preschool Program, PreK Program
FEATURES: Potty Training, School Transportation, Meals Provided, Field Trips, Waitlist When Needed
Kalamazoo Daycare Centers
| Child Development Center (CDC) – Evergreen Ages: Infant to 12 years | 2121 Hudson Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008 269-488-0016 evergreen@cdc-mi.org |
| Discovery Center Ages: Infant to School-age | 4102 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49006 269-372-0007 discoverycenterkids@gmail.com |
| First Care Childcare Center at First United Methodist Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years | 212 S Park St Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-344-6147 |
| Jump Start Childcare Center Ages: Infant to 13 years | 6712 Financial Pkwy Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-544-3000 |
| Kalamazoo Drop-in Childcare Center Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years **Children must be registered beforehand. | 345 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-382-3640 kzoodropin@sbcglobal.net |
| Learning Village – Lake Street Ages: 2 months to 6 years | 215 Lake St Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-341-6070 |
| Learning Village – Fairfax Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years | 202 Fairfax Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-382-3887 |
| MAA Learning Center Ages: 3 years to 12 years | 151 S Rose St Ste 106 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-743-7616 |
| Milwood Commons Learning Center Ages: Infant to 12 years | 2031 E Cork St Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-344-9731 |
| New Genesis Learning Center Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years | 1225 W Paterson St Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-344-7135 tamiem@stoneschurch.com |
| Small World Learning Center Ages: Infant to 5 years Summer Care: School-age | 3616 Lake St Kalamazoo, MI 49048 269-341-9800 |
| Sprout Early Care & Preschool Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 4620 Arboretum Pkwy Kalamazoo, MI 49006 269-459-9301 |
| West Main KinderCare Ages: 6 Weeks to 12 Years | 3939 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 269-385-0115 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo- Prime Time Ages: School-age | KPS & Portage Elementary Schools 269-345-9622 childcare@kzooymca.org |
| YWCA Children’s Center Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years | 353 E Michigan Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-345-5595 sjones@ywcakalamazoo.org |
Portage Daycare Centers
| A Touch of Home Child Care – Gladys Street Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years | 400 Gladys St Portage, MI 49002 269-324-1969 athchildcare@yahoo.com |
| A Touch of Home Child Care – Oakland Drive Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 7455 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 269-220-5585 athchildcare@yahoo.com |
| Adventures Learning Center Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 4295 Bishop Rd Portage, MI 49002 269-323-3600 |
| Child Development Center (CDC) – Oakland Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 6325 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 269-324-3700 oakland@cdc-mi.org |
| Christ for Kids Childcare Ages: 6 weeks to School-age | 7211 Oakland Dr Portage, Ml 49024 269-327-4889 eritchie@mightymessengers.org |
| Gilden Woods – Portage Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 518 E Centre Ave Portage, MI 49002 269-359-1115 |
| KidFit Daycare Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 8146 Merchant Pl Portage, MI 49002 269-775-1311 info@kidfitdaycare.com |
| Little Explorer’s Learning Center Ages: Infant to School-age | 9416 Shaver Rd Portage, MI 49024 269-312-8680 |
| Little Tyke’s Learning Center Ages: Infant to 5 years | 1422 E Centre Ave Portage, MI 49002 269-324-1286 littletykes1@gmail.com |
| Milestones Child Development Center Ages: 6 weeks to School-age | 8101 Moorsbridge Rd Portage, MI 49024 269-443-2148 tpayne@milestonescdc.com |
| Nazarene Wee Care Center Ages: Infants to 12 years | 5625 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 269-327-3100 weecarekids40@gmail.com |
| Tutor Time Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 6500 Constitution Blvd Portage, MI 49024 888-329-4049 |
Daycare Centers in Surrounding Cities
| North: Plainwell, Otsego, Allegan, Fennville | |
| Little Daffodils Daycare & Preschool Center Ages: 2 weeks to 12 years | 7476 N 14th St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-344-8420 littledaffodilsllc@yahoo.com |
| Sprout Early Care & Preschool Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 909 Dix St Otsego, MI 49078 269-692-3675 |
| South: Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Three Rivers | |
| A Touch of Home Child Care – Schoolcraft Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years | 249 N Grand St Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-3809 athchildcare@yahoo.com |
| Kids Court Learning Center Ages: 3 years to 12 years | 12786 Sprinkle Rd Vicksburg, MI 49097 269-323-0407 |
| East: Gull Lake, Richland, Comstock, Augusta | |
| Child Development Center (CDC) – Augusta Ages: Infants to 12 years | 600 W Michigan Ave Augusta, MI 49012 269-731-4411 augusta@cdc-mi.org |
| Child Development Center (CDC) – Forest Ages: 3 years to 12 years | 5196 Comstock Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49048 269-488-2323 forest@cdc-mi.org |
| Child Development Center (CDC) – Lakeview Ages: Infants to 12 years | 55 Arbor St Battle Creek, MI 49015 269-731-4411 lakeview@cdc-mi.org |
| Jumpstart Childcare Center Ages: Infant to 13 years | 393 N Helmer Rd Battle Creek, MI 49037 269-963-4770 jump123child@yahoo.com |
| Parchment Early Learning Center Ages: I year to 12 years | 600 Edison Kalamazoo, MI 49004 269-488-1360 |
| West: Oshtemo, Texas Township, Mattawan | |
| Bloom Childcare & Preschool Ages: Infant to 5 years | 8081 Vineyard Pkwy Kalamazoo MI 49009 269-760-6311 |
| Bullfrogs and Butterflies Christian Learning Center & Preschool Ages: Infant to School-age | 5902 S 12th St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-488-2120 info@bullfrogkids.com |
| A Touch of Home Child Care – Texas Corners Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 7890 S 8th St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-743-7229 texascorners@athchildcare.com |
| Kallie Care Daycare Ages: 2 to 5 years | 8687 Chadwick Ln Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA kalliecare@gmail.com |
| The Looking Glass (A Touch of Home Child Care) Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 5527 Parkview Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-372-9766 tlgchildcare@sbcglobal.net |
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For additional resources including licensed home-based centers, visit Great Start to Quality.
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