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.
Ann Arbor Preschool Listings
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Green Apple Garden Playschool – Upper
Green Apple Garden Playschool- Upper is an outdoor immersion preschool program located in Ann Arbor. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our playschools honor each child’s authentic self while providing them with a place to learn in a community focused on building nurturing relationships, inquiry driven play-based discovery, art exploration and expression, and outdoor play. At Green Apple Garden, children are researchers. Our sensory rich environment cultivates curious competent learners and caring community minded citizens. Green Apple Garden Playschool is part of Apple Playschools, a local education nonprofit providing work, play, and learning experiences for social change.
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5-5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Green Apple Garden – Lower School
Green Apple Garden Playschool-Lower is an outdoor immersion program for infants and toddlers located in Ann Arbor. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, their playschools honor each child’s authentic self while providing them with a place to learn in a community focused on building nurturing relationships, inquiry driven play-based discovery, art exploration and expression, and outdoor play. Their spacious outdoor classrooms and gardens provide a sensory rich environment that cultivates curious competent learners and caring community minded citizens. Green Apple Garden Playschool is part of Apple Playschools, a local education nonprofit providing work, play, and learning experiences for social change.
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 6 weeks-2.5 years
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Manzanitas Playschool
Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Apple Playschools honor each child’s authentic self while providing a nurturing environment where meaningful relationships are at the center of learning. Through inquiry-driven, play-based discovery, art exploration, and rich outdoor experiences, children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow. At Manzanitas, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are immersed in Spanish language learning as they develop together in a supportive and engaging environment.
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: 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
Stone School Cooperative Preschool
Serving Ann Arbor since 1959, Stone School is a nonprofit cooperative preschool offering flexible scheduling for children ages 33 months to 6 years. Their play-based, mixed-age classrooms nurture the whole child, and family involvement keeps their program accessible to all. Learn more at stoneschool.org
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 33 months
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Triangle Cooperative Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3 by September 1
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Elements Preschool
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
The Discovery Center
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ypsilanti Cooperative Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3 by December 1
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Allen Creek Preschool
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Lightbridge Academy
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: 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
Bilingual House
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 0
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Children’s Garden Montessori
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Little Luminaries Christian Forest Playschool
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
It’s a Small World Daycare
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 0
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Early Learning Center
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Milan Children’s Preschool
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Go Like the Wind
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: Infant & Toddler Programs. Primary starts at age 3.
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
FUMCN Co-Op Preschool + Young 5s Program
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Daycroft School
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: Toddler Program in Addition to Preschool
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Doughty Montessori
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type:
Hours:
Weekly Schedule:
TLC Adventure Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2.5 years
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Ann Arbor Christian School
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Dexter Co-Op Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
The U School
Locations
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 33 months by September 1
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day, School Day, Extended Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ann Arbor Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 4 by September 1
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Uno Dos Tres Spanish Immersion Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
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
Chelsea Children’s Co-Op Preschool
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 2 for playgroup,
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Partial Week
Ivybrook Academy
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 18 months
Schedule Type: Customizable Schedule
Hours: Half Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week, Partial Week
Ann Arbor Children’s House
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age:
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
Customizable Schedule
Preschool Type: Play Based, Reggio Emilia
Minimum Age: 3 for Children's House. They also offer Infants & Young Children's Community
Schedule Type: Fixed Classes
Hours: Half Day, School Day
Weekly Schedule: Full Week
Closed Ann Arbor Preschools
Unfortunately, schools don’t continue to operate forever.
Glacier Way Cooperative Preschool announced their closing after more than 50 years on June 3, 2026
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.