🏫 2026–27 Childcare Directory
Plymouth · Canton · Northville · Livonia | Data compiled March 2026 — verify directly with each program
🏛️ PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Structured academic schedules · Registration typically opens March 2026 · Often waitlisted early
| Name | Type | City | Ages | Days & Hours | Cost (2026-27) | Reg. Opens | Meals? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-CCS Early Childhood Allen, Bentley, Gallimore, Hoben, Miller |
Preschool | Plymouth Canton | 3s & 4s | Half Day: M–Th, 3 hrs (AM or PM) Full Day: M–Th, 8:15–3:15 |
$300–$750/mo | Mar 17, 2026 | ❌ Pack lunch | pccsk12.com |
| Northville Public Schools Old Village School, Ridge Wood, Thornton Creek |
Preschool | Northville | 3s, 4s, Young 5s | Half: 9:00–1:00 Full Day: 8:30–4:00 |
$44–$66/day | Mar 6, 2026 | ❌ Pack lunch | northvilleschools.org |
| Livonia Early Childhood Center 18000 Newburgh Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | 6 wks – 5 yrs | M–F, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | $250–$375/wk | Mar 13, 2026 | ✅ B/L/S | livoniapublicschools.org |
⛪ RELIGIOUS & CHURCH-BASED PRESCHOOLS
Community feel · Variety of schedules · Registration Jan–Apr 2026
| Name | Type | City | Ages | Days & Hours | Cost (2026-27) | Reg. Opens | Meals? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Presbyterian EPC | Preschool | Plymouth | Preschool age | M–F, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | $300–$400/mo | Jan 13, 2026 | 🍎 Snack; pack lunch | trinityepc.org |
| Geneva Church Preschool | Preschool | Canton | Preschool age | M–F, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | $330–$460/mo | Feb 10, 2026 | 🍎 Snack; pack lunch | genevachurch.org |
| Plymouth Christian Academy 43065 Joy Rd |
Religious Preschool | Canton | 3s, 4s, Young 5s | 3s: T/Th 8:00–10:45 AM or 11:55–2:40 PM 4s: M/W/F 8:00–10:45 AM or 12:00–2:45 PM Young 5s: M–Th 8:00–11:00 AM or 11:55–2:55 PM |
Call for tuition | Rolling | 🍎 Snack; pack lunch | plymouthchristian.org |
| Real Life Farm Nursery School 48700 Geddes Rd |
Preschool + K | Canton | 2.5–6 yrs | Call for schedule | Call for rates | Rolling | Call to confirm | reallifenurseryschool.com |
| Northville First Care | Daycare + Preschool | Northville | Preschool+ | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $280–$450/mo | Feb 2026 | ✅ Meals provided | northvillefirstcare.com |
| OLV (Our Lady of Victory) School | Preschool | Northville | Preschool age | M–F, 8:20 AM–3:20 PM | $300–$500/mo | Jan 2026 | 🍽️ Available (extra cost) | olvnorthvilleschool.org |
| Ward Church Preschool 40000 Six Mile Rd (inside Ward Church) |
Religious Preschool | Northville | 1 yr–Young 5s | Toddler Fun: Fri 9:15–10:15 AM 3s: T/Th 9:00–11:30 AM 4s: T/W/Th half or extended day Young 5s: T/W/Th 9:00 AM–3:00 PM |
$150–$486/mo depending on program | Apr 14–15, 2026 | 🍎 Snack included | wardpreschool.org |
| Northville Christian School Preschool 41355 6 Mile Rd |
Religious Preschool | Northville | 3s & 4s, Young 5s | 3s: T/Th mornings 4s: M/W/F mornings or afternoons Young 5s: M/W/F full days |
Call for tuition | Rolling | 🍎 Snack; pack lunch | northvillechristian.school |
| St. Paul Lutheran School Preschool 201 Elm St |
Religious Preschool | Northville | 3s & 4s | Half Day: M/W/F or M–F, 8:45 AM–12:00 PM Full Day: M–F, 8:45 AM–3:30 PM |
Call for tuition | Rolling | 🍎 Snack (half day); lunch in classroom (full day) | stpaulschoolnorthville.org |
| Christ Our Savior Early Childhood Program 14175 Farmington Rd |
Daycare + Preschool | Livonia | Birth–5 yrs | M–F, half or full day Preschool: 8:30–11:30 AM (2–5 days/wk) |
Call for rates (fee sheet on website) | Rolling | Call to confirm | christoursavior.org |
| St. Mary Child Care 36251 Schoolcraft |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Infant–Pre-K | Call for hours | $200 reg fee + call for rates | Feb 2026 | Call to confirm | — |
| St. Joseph Child Care 26230 Fullerton, Redford/Livonia |
Daycare + GSRP | Livonia | Infant–GSRP age | Call for hours | $60–$77/day · GSRP is FREE | March 2026 | Call to confirm | — |
🏢 PRIVATE EARLY LEARNING & DAYCARE CENTERS
Full-day, year-round · ~6:30 AM–6:00 PM · Structured curriculum + care · Rolling enrollment at most
| Name | Type | City / Address | Ages | Days & Hours | Cost (2026-27) | Reg. Opens | Meals? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosey's Romper Room 8116 N Canton Center Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Canton | Daycare, 3s, 4s, Young 5s | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $120–$250/wk (1–5 days) | 🔴 Open Now | ✅ L/S | roseysromperroom.com |
| Academic Gardens Downtown Plymouth (carriage house) |
Preschool | Plymouth | 3s, 4s, Young 5s | Part-time or full-time options | Call for rates | Rolling | Call to confirm | academicgardens.com |
| The Learning Express Preschool 45201 N Territorial Rd (inside First United Methodist Church) |
Preschool | Plymouth | 2.5–3s, 4s, Young 5s | All classes 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Early drop off 8:30 AM 2.5–3s & 4s: MWF or M–F Young 5s: M–F Aftercare 1:00–4:00 PM ($10/hr, no signup) |
2.5–3s (MWF): $520/mo (×9) 4s (MWF): $520/mo (×9) 4s (5 days): $710/mo (×9) Young 5s (5 days): $710/mo (×9) |
Rolling | ❌ Parents provide snack & lunch | tlepreschool.com |
| Mayflower Preschool 6800 N Sheldon Rd |
Preschool | Canton | 3s & 4s | Call for hours | $210–$510/mo (by days) | Jan 14, 2026 | Call to confirm | — |
| Stepping Stones 4915 S Wayne Rd |
Daycare + School Age | Plymouth | Infant–School Age | Full day | $700–$750/wk | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| Village Learning Center 1000 W Ann Arbor Trail |
Daycare + Drop-in | Plymouth | Various | Drop-in & Full-time | From $225/wk | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| Rainbow Early Learning 1021 S Mill St |
Daycare + Pre-K | Plymouth | Infant–Pre-K | Full day | $300–$380/wk (est.) | Feb 2026 | Call to confirm | — |
| Plymouth-Canton Montessori 45245 Joy Rd |
Toddler + Pre-K + K | Canton | Toddler–Kindergarten | Full day | ~$1,200/mo ($12,010/yr) | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| IXL Learning Center 11100 Haggerty Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Plymouth | Infant–Pre-K | M–F, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | $340–$400/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | ixlkids.com |
| IXL Learning Center 43333 7 Mile Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Northville | Infant–Pre-K | M–F, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | $350–$410/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | ixlkids.com |
| The Goddard School 6697 N Canton Center Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Canton | Infant–Pre-K | M–F, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | $375–$450/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | goddardschool.com |
| Red Bell Preschool 44681 Ann Arbor Rd |
Daycare + Preschool | Plymouth | Preschool age | Full day | $320–$360/wk | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| New Horizons 45801 Ann Arbor Rd |
Daycare | Plymouth | Various | Full day | $300–$360/wk | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| Little Seeds 20400 Silver Spring Dr |
Toddler + Pre-K | Northville | Toddler–Pre-K | Full day | $275–$360/wk | Rolling | Call to confirm | — |
| The Learning Tree (West) 37550 W 7 Mile |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Various | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $350–$425/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | learningtreechildcare.com |
| The Learning Tree (North) 37400 W 7 Mile |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Various | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $350–$425/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | learningtreechildcare.com |
| The Learning Tree (South) 32955 Plymouth Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Various | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $330–$400/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | learningtreechildcare.com |
| Childtime of Northville 20804 Halsted Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Northville | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $340–$410/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | childtime.com |
| Childtime of Canton 3101 N Lilley Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Canton | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $315–$380/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | childtime.com |
| Childtime on Port St 47300 Port St |
Daycare + Pre-K | Plymouth | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $320–$390/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | childtime.com |
| Tutor Time 19285 Victor Pkwy |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Various | Full day | $340–$420/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | — |
| KinderCare (Ford Rd) 45710 Ford Rd |
Daycare + Pre-K | Canton | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $325–$390/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | kindercare.com |
| KinderCare (Cherry Hill) 44212 Cherry Hill |
Daycare + Pre-K | Canton | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $320–$385/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | kindercare.com |
| Silver Spring KinderCare 20675 Silver Spring |
Daycare + Pre-K | Northville | Various | M–F, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | $330–$395/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | kindercare.com |
| Bright Horizons 39111 W 7 Mile |
Daycare + Pre-K | Livonia | Various | M–F, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | $410–$480/wk | Rolling | ✅ Meals provided | brighthorizons.com |
🏠IN-HOME DAYCARES
Smaller, family feel · Note: In-home providers open/close frequently — always verify license at Michigan CCHIRP Portal
| Name | Type | City | Days & Hours | Cost (2026-27) | Reg. Opens | Meals? | Where to Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTP Daycare | In-Home | Plymouth | M–Th, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM | $300/wk | Rolling | ✅ All food provided | MI LARA Search |
| Tara's Toddler Time | In-Home | Plymouth | Call for hours | Call for rates | Rolling | Varies | tarastoddlertime.com |
| Maple Lane Daycare | In-Home | Plymouth | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | $225–$275/wk | Rolling | Usually | MI LARA Search |
| Kym's House | In-Home | Plymouth | M–F, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | $210–$260/wk | Rolling | Varies | MI LARA Search |
| Little Hearts | In-Home | Northville | M–F, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | $275–$325/wk | Rolling | Varies | MI LARA Search |
| Honeybee Daycare | In-Home | Livonia | M–F, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $200–$260/wk | Rolling | Varies | MI LARA Search |
⚠️ Important Notes for 2026–27
Late Pickup Fees: Most private centers (KinderCare, Learning Tree, etc.) charge $1–$5/minute after closing time.
Before/After School Care: Many public schools offer "Latchkey" extended care for approx. $8–$15/session.
Waitlists: Rosey's and P-CCS are likely already building interest lists for Fall 2026 — call early!
Free Option: St. Joseph Child Care offers GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) at no cost for qualifying families.
Find more in-home providers: Search the Michigan CCHIRP Portal by ZIP codes: 48170, 48187, 48188, 48150, 48152, 48154, 48167, 48168 · Check star ratings at Great Start to Quality
Late Pickup Fees: Most private centers (KinderCare, Learning Tree, etc.) charge $1–$5/minute after closing time.
Before/After School Care: Many public schools offer "Latchkey" extended care for approx. $8–$15/session.
Waitlists: Rosey's and P-CCS are likely already building interest lists for Fall 2026 — call early!
Free Option: St. Joseph Child Care offers GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) at no cost for qualifying families.
Find more in-home providers: Search the Michigan CCHIRP Portal by ZIP codes: 48170, 48187, 48188, 48150, 48152, 48154, 48167, 48168 · Check star ratings at Great Start to Quality
Compiled March 2026 · Costs are estimates — always confirm directly with each program · Story & Sold Co. is not affiliated with any listed provider