It Takes a Village- Kalamazoo Daycare Guide
Finding the right daycare center for my child was one of the hardest and most important decisions I made as a parent.
Choosing where your child will go for preschool and childcare involves many factors; 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.
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
The reader is responsible for thoroughly investigating and researching 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 Providers
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Our convenient, locally-owned and operated West-Michigan locations offer year-round programs for children from six weeks to twelve years.
Each child is given ample opportunities to explore their environment and expand their social and problem-solving skills.
Ages: 2, 3, 4, 5, Infant (6 weeks -12 month), Toddler (13-24 month), 6+ years
Programs: Preschool Program, PreK Program
Schedules: After Care
Features: Field Trips, Meals Provided, Potty Training, School Transportation, Waitlist when needed
Kalamazoo Daycare Centers
| Amazing Grace Childcare Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years | 202 Fairfax Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-382-3887 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
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| Sprout Early Care & Preschool Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years | 909 Dix St Otsego, MI 49078 269-692-3675 |
| East: Gull Lake, Richland, Augusta | |
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| 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: 1 year to 12 years | 600 Edison Kalamazoo, MI 49004 269-488-1360 |
| West: Oshtemo, Texas Township, Mattawan | |
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| 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 |
| South: Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Three Rivers | |
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| 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 |
In-Home Daycare Providers
If an in-home provider is the right fit for your family, consult Great Start to Quality for licensed options.
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