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. 2009 but are subject to change. Hours are Mon.-Fri.

Always an Adventure Child Care Center

Ages 2 weeks-12 years. Infants and toddlers $44/day, $200/week; preschoolers and kindergarteners $37/day, $170/week. Offers before- and after-school care for school-aged children $5/hour. Adult-child ratio: infants and toddlers 1:4; kindergartners and school-aged children 1:8. Transportation to and from area schools. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. alwaysanadventure@yahoo.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; $150/month ($75/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 Education Child Care Services

Before-school care ($9-$12/day) and after-school care ($10-$13/day) for school-age children at 4 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 summer fun camps, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Special program days offered during spring and winter break, and when school is not in session during the school year. wilkerk@dexterschools.org, web.dexter.k12.mi.us

Generations Together

Ages 6 weeks-5 years. Age-based programs; before- and after-school programs; summer camp June-Aug. Infants, $230/week; toddlers, $225/week; preschoolers, $195/week; pre-K, $190/week. Before- and after-school care available for ages 5-12, $6/hour. Adult to child ratio: infants/toddlers, 1:4; preschoolers, 1:10; pre-K, 1:12; school-age children, 1:15. generations123@sbcglobal.net, www.generationstogether.org

Kidsland Montessori Child Care Center

Ages 6 weeks-6 years. Toddler care for 6 weeks-3 years; preschool/kindergarten for ages 3 & over. Adult to child ratio: infants and toddlers 1:4; preschool and kindergarten 1:8. director@kidslandcare.com, www.kidslandcare.com

Little Friends Preschool Day Care

Ages 2-7 years. Full- and half-day care; half-day preschool (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Adult-child ratio 1:3 for children under 21⁄2, 1:8 for ages 21⁄2 & over, 1:10 for ages 4 & over. 6:15 a.m.-6 p.m. $215/week for ages 2-21⁄2, $165/week for ages 21⁄2-7. lfpd@sbcglobal.net

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. Full- and half-day preschool program, a private kindergarten, and before- and after-school care for school-age children. Full-day programs for holiday and school breaks. See website for fees. morningstarcc@comcast.net, www.morningstarchildcare.net

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