Kalamazoo Daycare: The Ultimate Childcare Guide for Infants, Toddlers & School-Aged Kids

Kalamazoo Daycare Childcare

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.

There are many factors to consider when choosing where your child will go for preschool and childcare and thankfully, just as many options available.

If your family is in search of a daycare center, check out our listings of childcare 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.

Kalamazoo Daycare Childcare

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.

Childcare in SW Michigan

8101 Moorsbridge Rd Portage, MI 49024- (269) 443-2148
tpayne@milestonescdc.com

Milestones' staff understand the developmental importance of play and how to engage my children's natural curiosities. My children love attending, excited for what new adventures and lessons await each day.


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.


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

Childcare in SW Michigan

Serving all of Southern Michigan, MI - (800) 790-7233
sah@kennedycare.com


Safe At Home is a professional in-home child care agency serving families throughout southern Michigan.

We offer a variety of quality child care services to fit your needs, provided by highly trained and qualified caregivers. When you need compassionate, reliable child care, Safe At Home can help.


AGES: 6 Weeks - 13 Yrs

SCHEDULES: Aftercare

FEATURES: 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
stausch@parchmentschools.org
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
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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