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 are current as of Aug. 2007 but are subject to change. Hours are Mon.–Fri.

Creative Caring Child Development Center LLC

Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4 for infants and toddlers, 1:8 for kindergarten & over. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Infants and toddlers $45/day, preschoolers and kindergartners $35/day; before-school care $6/day; after-school care $11/day. mycreativecaring@netzero.net, www.mycreativecaring.com

Dexter Co-op Nursery

Adult-child ratio 1:4. Morning (9:15–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (1–3:15 p.m.) care during school year, Sept.–May. Classes for 3-year-olds meet two days a week; $109/month ($53/month if parents assist). Classes for 4-year-olds meet three days a week; $129/month ($73/month if parents assist). www.hvcn.org/info/dextercoop

Dexter Community Education

Preschool programs for children ages 3–5. 9:05–11:35 a.m. or 12:45–3:15 p.m. $15/day for a six-week session.

Dexter Community Schools Children's Services

Before-school care ($9–$12/day) and after-school care ($10–$13/day) for school-age children at four area schools: Bates (grades K–2), Cornerstone (grades K–2), Creekside (grades 5 & 6), and Wylie (grades 3 & 4). 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Morning care 9 a.m.–noon for afternoon kindergartners, afternoon care noon–3:30 p.m. for morning kindergartners; $18/day for either session. Weeklong fun camps, Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. during summer vacation. Special program days offered during spring and winter break, and when school is not in session during the school year.

Freeway Country Child Care

Ages 6 weeks–6 years. Adult-child ratio 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for ages 3 & over. Sept.–June 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., July–Aug. 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $175/week for full-time care. Some part-time openings.

Generations Together

Infants, toddlers, pre-K, and preschool programs; academic kindergarten; before- and after-school programs; summer camp. Daily activities with seniors. 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $215/week for infants and toddlers; $180/week for preschoolers, $175/week for pre¬kindergarten and full-day licensed kindergarten, $6/hour for before- and after-school care for ages 5–12. generations123@sbcglobal.net, www.generationstogether.org

Little Friends Preschool Day Care

Ages 18 months–10 years. Adult-child ratio 1:3 for children under 21⁄2, 1:8 for ages 21⁄2 & over. 6:15 a.m.–6 p.m. $205/week for ages 2–21⁄2, $155/week for ages 21⁄2–10. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. lfpd@sbcglobal.net

Little Gingerbread House

Ages 2–6 years during school year, 2–9 years during summer. Adult-child ratio 1:6. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $37/day. www.littleghouse.com

Morning Star Child Care

Ages 2 months–12 years. Adult-child ratio 1:3–1:10. Music program. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Full-day, field-trip-based summer camp for ages 5–12. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. See website for fees. morningstarcc@comcast.net, www.morningstarchildcare.net

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