A list of state-licensed child care centers. Home-based child care is also available. For referrals to licensed homes and other Washtenaw County centers, call the Child Care Network at 975–1840 or (800) 777–2861 (ccn@childcarenetwork.org, www. childcarenetwork.org). Rates current as of Aug. 2007 but subject to change. Hours are Mon.–Fri.

Avila Child Care Center

Ages 14 months–13 years. Adult-child ratios: age 3 & under, 1:4; preschoolers, 1:10; school-age children, 1:12. 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Age 3 & under $60/day, age 4 & over $50/day.

Chelsea Children's Co-op Preschool

Ages 21⁄2 & 3: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30–11 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.– 2:15 p.m. Ages 4 & 5: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30–11 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Adult-child ratio 1:6. Also offers an extended-day arts and music enrichment program. Discounts for parent participation; call for rates. info@chelseacoop.org, www.chelseacoop.org

Chelsea Community Early Childhood Programs

Preschool programs for ages 3–5. Adult-child ratios: 3-year-olds, 1:6; 4- and 5-year-olds, 2:15. Sessions 8:30–11 a.m. & 11:55 a.m.–2:25 p.m. Two-, three-, and four-day-a-week programs; call for rates. Parents as Teachers program (First Steps Washtenaw) for newborn–age 5, with parents attending.

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—Infant and Toddler Program

Ages 6 weeks–5 years. Adult-child ratios: infants and toddlers 1:4, preschoolers 1:10. 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call for rates.

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—North Creek Elementary

For children in grades K–2. Adult-child ratio 1:12. Before- and after-school care during the school year, during school vacations and summer, and for children enrolled in alternating-day kindergarten. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for rates.

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—Pierce Lake Elementary

For grades 3–5. Adult-child ratio 1:12. Programs for before- and after-school care during the school year; programs for school vacations and summer. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for rates.

Lambs of Our Savior Christian Preschool

For ages 3–5. Adult-child ratio 1:6. Young 5-year-olds: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30–11:15 a.m. Pre-K: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30–11 a.m. Ages 3 & 4: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30–11 a.m. Call for rates. www.oursaviorchelsea.com/preschool.php

Little Cherub Child Care

Programs for ages 6 weeks–8 years including half-day preschool and learning programs. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for rates. loriratliff@yahoo.com

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