Child Care Programs in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Age-appropriate classrooms from infants through school-age, with a play-based approach that supports confident, curious learners.
Program Overview
At Squiggle Room Early Learning Day Care Center, we offer full-day child care in Ann Arbor for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Our classrooms are designed around hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and consistent routines that help children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Families are welcome to schedule a tour to see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about enrollment availability.
Young Infant Program
(6 weeks to 6 months)
Our young infant program in Ann Arbor cares for the tiniest of our students (ages 6 weeks to 6 months).
Immobile babies are allowed to develop in a natural, comforting, and compassion filled environment. With proper lighting, temperature, and sound, infants are able to enjoy the world around them without being overwhelmed with sensory input.
We follow the state-mandated ratio guidelines, with each primary care-giver being responsible for the daily care of four infants at a time. This includes diapering, feedings, and enrichment activities, as well as any other basic care necessary.
Detailed daily reports will be sent home and kept on file. Our creativity starts young by offering open ended, developmentally appropriate experiences to engage all five senses.
Older Infant Program
(6 months to 12 months)
Infants who become mobile are able to move up to the second infant room, our mobile infant classroom focused on early language, routines, and exploration, as there is space available.
They remain in this classroom for about six months. Maintaining a calm, natural, compassionate, and comfortable environment gives our older babies a chance to start using their large motor skills with developmentally appropriate activities and play.
Primary care groups are essential in this classroom as well. Healthy attachments are vital for infants to grow up to be busy, explorative toddlers. Parents will receive detailed daily reports of basic care.
Toddler Program/
Early Preschool
(12 months to 3 years)
Our Toddler program is a time of language development, social and emotional awareness, and major gross and fine motor development between the ages of 1 year to 2.5 years. We give children the experience to play with developmentally appropriate materials in learning centers around the classroom to support development in all domains. This toddler daycare program also includes large group/circle time as well as small group activities. At this age, children must start to learn self-control, rule-following, and problem-solving with peers.
Our Early Preschool program is a time for children 2.5 years of age to 3 years of age to begin experiencing the world as quickly as they are growing. We begin to help your child with toilet learning, increased language development, and to prepare them for our preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Our materials in this classroom rapidly change as each child's abilities and skillsets grow with them.
3 Year Old Preschool/
Pre K Program
(3 years to 4 years)
Our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs are where we begin to set the groundwork for the next step of their journey: Kindergarten.
Now that children have started to master following directions, self-control, and fine motor skills, they can begin mastering writing and recognizing letters, numbers, their name, and sight words. Structured large group and small groups will take place daily.
At Squiggle Room Early Learning Center, we understand that children still yearn for play and choice time at this age. They will still be given many opportunities throughout the day to explore and express their own creativity with a wide variety of materials and experiences.
School Age Program
(Before and After School + Breaks)
Our School Age Program is a tool for both parents and children! During the school year, we offer before and after care, and bussing, to several local elementary schools throughout the greater Ann Arbor area.
While in our care, school-agers will participate in developmentally appropriate activities and have time provided to work on any homework they may be assigned.
During winter and spring breaks, we also offer full-day care that serves as a sneak peek for our summer camp program!
Our Child Care Programs FAQ
Have questions about our child care programs in Ann Arbor? Here are a few of the most common questions families ask when exploring enrollment and scheduling a tour.
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What ages do you accept?
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We offer age-appropriate programs for children from 6 weeks through school age, including infants, toddlers, preschool / pre-K, and school-age care.
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What are your hours?
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Do you offer before and after school care in Ann Arbor?
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We’re open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Yes. Our School Age Program supports families with before and after school care, and we also provide care during school breaks (as availability allows).
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How do I schedule a tour?
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Click Schedule a Tour on this page to choose a time that works for you. Tours are the best way to see classrooms, ask questions, and learn about current availability.
Question:
What does a typical day look like?
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Each classroom follows a consistent routine with hands-on, play-based learning, small group times, and age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
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What should my child bring?
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After enrollment, we’ll share a simple checklist based on your child’s age (for example: spare clothes, diapers/wipes if needed, and any required comfort items). Our team will walk you through specifics during your tour.
Question:
Do you have enrollment availability or a waitlist?
Answer:
Availability can change throughout the year. The quickest way to get accurate information is to schedule a tour or contact us to discuss your child’s age and your preferred start date.