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

Annie's Children's Center

Ages 6 weeks-8 years. Adult-child ratio: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers 1:8. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Year-round full- and part-time care, call for rates. Extended care offered 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Before- & After-School Care (Saline Area Schools)

Operated at five area schools by Saline Community Education. For grades K-4: Harvest, Houghton, Pleasant Ridge, and Woodland Meadows offer before-school care starting at 6:45 a.m., after-school care until 6 p.m. Mornings $7.50/day, afternoons $10/day. For grades 5-8: Heritage offers before-school care starting at 6:30 a.m., after-school care until 6 p.m. Mornings $5/day, afternoons $12.50/day. Adult-child ratio 1:10. Summer program at Liberty for ages 4 1/2-14 is $40/day, discounts for multiple children enrolled. For all programs, there is a $50 registration fee (first child, $35 for each additional child); students enrolled in the latchkey program may be eligible for a 50% discount on Community Education recreation and enrichment classes coinciding with their latchkey schedule. Call or email for info. dingmanj@saline.k12.mi.us, www.salinecommunityed.com

Bemis Farms Day Care and Preschool

Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Adult-child ratio: 6 wks-2 1/2 years 1:4, 2 1/2-3 years 1:8, older children 1:10. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $160-$235/week. Before- and after-school care available; before-school care $6/day, after-school care $11/day. Open year round. info@bemisfarmsdaycare.com, www.bemisfarmschildcare.com

Children's Creative Learning Center

Full-day care for infants; full-day and half-day care for toddlers and kindergartners. Summer programs for kindergartners-12 years. Adult-child ratio: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers & school-age children 1:10. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for rates. director@childrensclc.com, www.childrenscreativelearningcenter.com

Lil' Saints Preschool

Preschool for ages 2 1/2-5 in a nondenominational Christian environment. 9 a.m.-noon; $25/day. Adult-child ratio 1:6. Follows the Saline schools calendar. info@lil-saints.org, www.lil-saints.org

Little Star Preschool and Day Care

Full- and part-time care for infants-kindergartners during the school year. Offers hot lunches through the Saline school system. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers 1:8. 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Before- and after-school care for kindergartners with transportation to and from school. Summer program. Call for rates. littlestarpreschool@verizon.net, www.littlestarpreschool.com

Northstar Montessori Preschool & Childcare

7706 ANN ARBOR-SALINE. (944-9300): for ages 2 ½ -13. Adult-child ratio: 1:10. Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Before- and after-school care available. 6971 MAPLE (944-4414): for ages 18 mo.-age 5. Adult-child ratio: infants-age 3, 1:4; ages 4 & 5, 1:10. Open 8:30 a.m.-noon. Both locations have summer camps and enrichment programs. Call or check website for rates. northstardirector@verizon.net, www.northstarmontessori.com

Play and Learn Children's Place

Half- and full-time care for newborns-12 years. Adult-child ratios: infants & toddlers 1:4, preschoolers & kindergartners 1:6, older children 1:8. Open year round 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $195/week for preschool; $230/week infants-age 2 1/2; $180/week full-time kindergartners, $140/week part-time kindergartners; $175/week summer day camp (school-age children only). Before- and after-school care available. playandlearnchildrensplace@earthlink.net, www.playandlearnchildrensplace.com

Pooh Corner Preschool

Operated by Saline Community Education for children ages 3-5. Adult-child ratio 1:10. Three-hour morning or afternoon sessions Mon., Wed., & Fri. $236/mo.; Tues. & Thurs. $168/mo. Follows the Saline schools calendar. Children must be toilet trained. Discounts for families with multiple children in program; scholarships available. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for schedule information. www.salinecommunityed.com/pages/poohcornerpreschool.aspx

Saline Cooperative Preschool

Ages 3-4. Adult-child ratio 1:5-1:6. 9-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-3 p.m. Four-year-olds enroll for three half-day sessions a week ($105/month), 3-year-olds for two half days a week ($80/month). Parents assist once a month in class and have a job with the co-op ($75 mandatory fundraising quota). Call or see website for application. beougherfamily@verizon.net, www.salinecoop.org

Washtenaw Christian Academy Preschool

Child care and morning preschool for ages 2 1/2-5 (must be toilet trained), before- and after-school care for enrolled students in preschool-grade 5. Adult-child ratio 1:8; 1:10 for before- and after-school care. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call for rates. jmoes@washtenawchristian.org, www.washtenawchristian.org

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