If you have a child who will be 3-5 this fall, it is time to start looking for preschools for the 2026-2027 school year. Some of the programs may also have space for the 2025-2026 school year.
Gather Preschool Information
In choosing a preschool, it is a good time to consider what features are important to you.
- What schedule works best for your family/child?
- Is a Cooperative Preschool with Parental involvement important?
- What educational philosophy do you want – Play Based, Reggio-Emilia, Montessori, etc.?
- What facilities are important to you?
- Location
- Price
The preschools on our list vary from a traditional preschool offering half-day programs a few days a week to programs that have options include full work day hours for working parents. Find cooperative preschools, nature preschools, Montessori preschools, and religious based pre-schools.
Ann Arbor Preschool Open Houses
Attending an Open House is one of the best ways to learn about a preschool. For convenience, we have a list of upcoming preschool open houses & other events.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 21 8:45am | Daycroft School Primary Tour
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! A Daycroft School Tour is a great way to experience their highly personalized approach to learning and to observe our students in action. The Tour is a 45 – 60 minute tour for parents. Upcoming Daycroft Tours: |
Sunday, April 26, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | April 26 11:00am-1:00pm | NEW DATE - Daycroft School Weekend Open House
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan EVENT IS RESCHEDULED from 4/19 to 4/26 Daycroft has rescheduled this event. It will now be on April 26 Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! Step inside the classrooms at Daycroft School and discover how Montessori learning inspires curiosity, independence, and confidence in children. Join Daycroft for an...Read More |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | May 5 8:45am | Daycroft School Primary Tour
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! A Daycroft School Tour is a great way to experience their highly personalized approach to learning and to observe our students in action. The Tour is a 45 – 60 minute tour for parents. Upcoming Daycroft Tours: |
Saturday, May 9, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | May 9 11:00am-1:00pm | Open House at TLC Adventure Preschool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | May 12 8:45am | Daycroft School Primary Tour
at Daycroft School, Ann Arbor Michigan Curious About Montessori? Come See It in Action! A Daycroft School Tour is a great way to experience their highly personalized approach to learning and to observe our students in action. The Tour is a 45 – 60 minute tour for parents. Upcoming Daycroft Tours: |
Ann Arbor Preschool Listings
Thank you to our Preschool Guide Sponsors. They are listed below with an image and a full listing. Did we miss your preschool or would you like to upgrade to a full listing? Check out more information and submit your listing. (Note we are in the process of verifying information for 2026-2027.
The U School
Preschool Type:
Minimum Age: 33 months by September 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Early Learning Center
Preschool Type: Play Based
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ann Arbor Children’s House
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Preschool Type: Montessori
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
It’s a Small World Daycare
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Preschool Type: Play Based
Minimum Age: 0
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
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Preschool Type: Montessori, Religious
Minimum Age: 3 for Children's House. They also offer Infants & Young Children's Community
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Children’s Garden Montessori
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Preschool Type: Montessori
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Bilingual House
Preschool Type: Language Immersion, Nature, Play Based
Minimum Age: 0
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ann Arbor Christian School
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Preschool Type:
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ann Arbor Preschool
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Preschool Type: Play Based
Minimum Age: 4 by September 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Daycroft School
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Preschool Type: Montessori
Minimum Age: Toddler Program in Addition to Preschool
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Stone School Cooperative Preschool
Locations
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 3 by September 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Allen Creek Preschool
Preschool Type:
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
TLC Adventure Preschool
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Preschool Type: Play Based, Religious
Minimum Age: 2.5 years
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Little Luminaries Christian Forest Playschool
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Preschool Type: Nature, Play Based, Religious
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
The Discovery Center
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Preschool Type:
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Manzanitas Playschool
Preschool Type: Language Immersion, Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 6 months
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
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Preschool Type:
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Green Apple Garden Playschool – Upper
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Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5+. The Lower School is for ages 6 weeks-2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Go Like the Wind
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Preschool Type: Montessori
Minimum Age: Infant & Toddler Programs. Primary starts at age 3.
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Uno Dos Tres Spanish Immersion Preschool
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Preschool Type: Language Immersion
Minimum Age: 3 years. Toddler program starts at 12 months
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Glacier Way Cooperative Preschool
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 3 by November 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ypsilanti Cooperative Preschool
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 3 by December 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Ivybrook Academy
Preschool Type:
Minimum Age: 18 months
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Elements Preschool
Preschool Type: Montessori, Nature, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Milan Children’s Preschool
Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Doughty Montessori
Preschool Type: Montessori
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours:
Weekly Schedule:
Triangle Cooperative Preschool
Locations
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 3 by September 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Lightbridge Academy
Preschool Type: Montessori, Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 6 Weeks
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Dexter Co-Op Preschool
Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Chelsea Children’s Co-Op Preschool
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Play Based
Minimum Age: 2 for playgroup,
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
FUMCN Co-Op Preschool + Young 5s Program
Locations
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Preschool Type: Cooperative, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
The Early Learning Center link goes to a Lutheran preschool in South Dakota. The local preschool is .com rather than .org
Thanks for compiling this information!
Thanks for catching that. I’ve updated the link.