Find Your Child’s Perfect Start to School with this List of Kalamazoo Area Preschools
Preschool can bring mixed emotions for both kids and parents.
It’s exciting and new, but also a bit overwhelming and nerve-racking. After all, you are sending your baby off into the world.
Finding the perfect preschool for your little one can make the transition into school years smoother and happier.
We are here to help you do just that.
Our guide will give you options and help you narrow down which provider best fits your child and family’s needs.
And when they move on to the “big kid” school, try our Schools Guide for the next education level.
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Preschool
Choosing an education provider for your child can seem overwhelming.
When exploring your options around Kalamazoo, keep these important considerations in mind:
• curriculum, teaching methods and learning philosophy
• public, private or religious affiliation
• location
• practical issues such as drop-off and pickup, recess, hours, and after-hours options
• parent communication structure
• food – consider allergy management and food preferences
• cost
• staff experience and staff-to-student ratios
• classroom resources and playground equipment
*It is a parent’s responsibility to research a preschool’s accreditation status. Accreditation is not legally required for preschools in Michigan, and choosing an accredited preschool is a parent preference.
Featured Kalamazoo Area Preschools
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This information is updated for 2026.
Ages indicate the child’s age (in years and months) at the beginning of the school year.
All SWMI Preschools
For schools in Kalamazoo, Portage, Vicksburg, Battle Creek, Paw Paw and more:
SWMI Preschool Directory
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Adventures Learning Center 4295 Bishop Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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Amazing Grace Childcare Center 202 Fairfax, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Bloom Childcare & Preschool 8081 Vineyard Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Bread & Roses Childcare 915 Sunnock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Preschool 5902 S 12th St, Portage, MI 49024
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Comstock Community Learning Center 1046 River St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Creative Playstation Christian 1650 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, MI 49010
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Discovery Center Kids 4102 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Evergreen CDC 2121 Hudson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Friends of Jesus Preschool (Zion Lutheran Church) 2122 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool 1518 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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Great Explorations Preschool Portage, MI
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Haven's LIttle Treasures 5350 N Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
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Heart and Hands Preschool 217 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI 49097
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Jack and Jill Co-Op Preschool 8047 Church St, Richland, MI 49083
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Jennings Development Interplex 1515 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Jumpstart Childcare Center of Kalamazoo 6712 Financial Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Kalamazoo Christian Preschool 3800 S 12th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Kalamazoo Country Day School 4221 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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Kalamazoo Public Schools - PEEP 3501 Moreland St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool 7028 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
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Kazoo School 1401 Cherry St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Kidfit Daycare 8146 Merchant Pl, Portage, MI 49002
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Lakeland Creative Beginnings 10442 S Sprinkle Rd, Vicksburg, MI 49097
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Learn ‘N Grow Early Childhood Education Center 485 18th St, Otsego, MI 49078
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Learning Village – Lake St 215 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Little Tykes Learning Center (Centre Ave) 1422 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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Loy Norrix Child Care Center 606 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Milestones Child Development Center 8101 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024
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Milwood Commons Preschool & Childcare 2031 E Cork St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Mrs O's Preschool 8025 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024
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Nature’s Way Preschool 4442 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Nazarene Wee Care Center 5625 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
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New Wonders Discovery Center 7000 Stadium Dr Ste 203, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Northglade Montessori Magnet School 1914 Cobb Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Oakland Early Learning Center 6325 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
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Pathfinder Kids 8740 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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PCCN Preschool 3600 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024
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Portage Public Schools 1010 W Milham, Portage, MI 49024
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Pre-K International 11 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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RHCS Preschool 700 N Fletcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Schoolcraft Community Co-op Preschool 169 N Cedar St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
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Small World Christian Preschool 2400 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Small World Learning Center 3616 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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St. Michael Lutheran Preschool 7211 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
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Starting Point Preschool 2345 N 10th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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TEST renewing Pre- edit 394 Greentree Ln NE
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The Discovery Center 4102 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
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The Grove Preschool 3919 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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The Montessori School 750 Howard St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Westwood Christian Co-Op 620 Northampton Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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WoodsEdge Learning Center 1501 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo (Early Learning Center) 1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo (Northside Early Learning Center) 313 E Frank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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