ELC is Ann Arbor's best kept preschool secret. The teachers have hearts of gold and really love…read morethe kids. They create such a great environment for socializing and learning for the kids and do a great job caring for safety as well. I was nervous about taking my kids to preschool at first, but this program has become dearly loved by my children and I. We have also had a number of different teachers there and all have been incredible, speaking to an excellent leadership and administrative culture in the school.

We are in love with this place!! The teachers are amazing and do a great job with the kids. They…read moreare endlessly patient. I love picking my child up and hearing a little bit about what has happened during the day. They are dedicated to spending time outside. Something really important to me, that ELC does really well, is the way they model language in the class. My daughter wears hearing aids and her speech has improved while there due to them, speech therapy, etc. Every week they send out the theme of their activities and songs they're singing, which is also very helpful.

Summers-Knoll is an amazing school focused on progressive education. The small teacher and faculty…read moreto student ratio (around 8:1 I think) enables SK to provide both my children with highly individualized learning experiences which the love. My daughter is entering 3rd grade and has been there since kindergarten and my son will be starting kindergarten this fall. My daughter has been counting down the days for summer to be over and school to "finally" start up again. I really like that during the school year, the kids are not bogged down with unnecessary piles of meaningless homework. Kids are encouraged to be kids. It's exactly the learning environment every child should have.

Summers-Knoll is a really outstanding independent school for gifted kids. It's presently K-5, which…read moreis why the old middle school location pops up in Yelp as closed. SK emphasizes small class sizes and learning through service, with lots of activities out in the community. A substantial fraction of the children receive scholarship support and the student population is very diverse. If you think your child would benefit from the sort of individualized attention offered here, you really should give them a call, regardless of your income. Their URL is missing from the profile. It's http://summers-knoll.org/ (an update: SK is re-establishing its middle school starting with the fall 2011 semester and plans to be moving into a new larger building nearby in the winter term - both signs of health and growth for this outstanding Ann Arbor institution!)

abusive leadership creating a hostile work environment. Clearly the board of directors don't care…read moreenough to do their proper job and oversee the senior leadership. Wonder why there is such high employee turnover...

I love how my children are looking forward to get to school everyday; my youngest, smiles and hugs…read morehis caregivers when he gets everyday, I don't think there is something more reassuring of a good time when they don't talk (either walk yet). His little face says it all :) My oldest is in pre-k and has become so helpful in little chores, learning new skills and staff is supporting and communicative every day when we pick him up from school. There has been no day that he wants to miss school.

Fun and caring staff. My daughter has been going here for 3 years and loves it. Adventure Center is…read moregreat for building social skills as well as preparing children for kindergarten. I am always surprised by the cool stuff she comes home having learned. For example, last week she came home having learned how to use sign language to say a bunch of colors and animals. Adventure Center also sets up cool little parties and events for the kids who attend. The Halloween party is perfect fun preschool kids. I'm absolutely thrilled I found this place.

Our family sadly only stayed in Ann Arbor for 3 months but my son settled into the discovery centre…read moreextremely well with the most fantastic staff support. We were worried, as we have moved around a lot that my son was suffering because of it, but the teachers in orange room made such an effort to give him time and attention that he loved it from day one! The rooms are self contained, as in restrooms, playgrounds etc and very well equipped and clean. They also have access to more toys/ equipment that they rotate weekly so your little one will never get bored. There is also a great room that they use for more physical fun if the weather is so bad that they can't get outside. I was so gutted when we learned we had to move again as I really hoped I'd found a preschool for the next 4 years for both my sons.

My child goes here and we couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this pre school for your kid. The…read morestaff is knowledgable and friendly. Lots of cool activities for the kids.

This school is incredible. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and the experience…read moremy child has had there!

From the owner: Community Day Care (CDC) is a private non-profit charitable organization committed to offering…read morestimulating, child centered, play based programs. CDC's Mission is to educate, guide and nurture each child, while supporting families and creating community.

We have had an excellent experience at Ann Arbor Co-op. My son began last year (Fall 2017) after…read morean abrupt move to Ann Arbor from Chicago. At this time he had never had a babysitter or been dropped off with a non-family member. I was definitely feeling apprehensive. Thanks to the warm, welcoming, gentle environment my son's transition was seamless. Seeing him cheerfully and confidently flutter around the classroom truly makes my heart swell. Not only is he academically and socially ready for kindergarten, but he has developed a real love for school and a thirst for learning. AANI was the perfect introduction to school for our whole family. We are looking forward to enrolling our younger son next year.

AANI has been a wonderful experience for our entire family! As a mom, I have enjoyed being a part…read moreof my kids' preschool experience by being in the classroom with them. I've also learned SO MUCH as a parent, and gained a lot of confidence by learning what is age-appropriate behavior for my kids, and by watching and learning from the other adults around me. I have also enjoyed the social aspect of getting to know other families- there are fun social events and playdates going on all the time. The curriculum is play-based, and within it, there are so many skills that the kids practice that will help them later in their education; kids work on lots of hands-on science, art, and pre-literacy skills, and they are having so much fun doing it. My daughter made a seamless transition to kindergarten after her two years here, and I expect my son will do the same. I would recommend this preschool to anyone who wants to be more involved with their kids' education!

We moved to town less than a year ago and loved our previous daycare so much that we honestly…read moredidn't think we'd find one that could compare. Early Explorers has not only met but exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are incredibly loving, kind, and genuinely invested in the children. Our toddler absolutely loves going to school and has grown so much in such a short time -- socially, emotionally, and developmentally. As a bonus, our toddler somehow comes home cleaner than when we dropped him off in the morning. We feel incredibly grateful to have found Early Explorers. Highly, highly recommend.

Don't miss out on bringing your child to Early Explorers! The staff and director are so friendly…read moreand amazing with children! I always appreciate when I get a digital daily report on my child, that even includes pictures! I searched far and near for a daycare in hopes of finding a place that will fit the needs of my child, I got extremely lucky with Early Explorers! Majeda, the director, treats all the children as if they are her children! It brings me such joy when my child is excited to go to school! It's a huge difference in reactions compared to when she was going to her old daycare center. This gives me peace in mind knowing my daughter is in the hands of people that truly care about her and her well-being!