House Location
1611 Westminster Place, Ann Arbor
Located in the Burns Park area of Ann Arbor with easy access to many walkable field trips and a neighborhood feel.
Forest Location
4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor
Located in Ann Arbor’s southwest side with 40+ acres of expansive green space, trails, natural areas to explore, and a large playground.
Tuition Rates
Preschool tuition is on a sliding scale based on household income. We offer up to a 54% discount.
Please visit 2022-2023 preschool tuition for all tuition rates, scheduling options, and information on how to apply.
Enrollment
Preschool enrollment opens each January for the following school year. To receive information about enrollment when it opens, please fill out our Interest Form. Our preschool programs operate on a year-round school calendar, September – August.
| Morning Only | Half Day (includes lunchtime) | Full Day |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – 12pm | 7:30am – 1:30pm | 7:30am – 5pm | |
| 2 Days | $441.00 | $462.00 | $730.00 |
| 3 Days | $661.00 | $694.00 | $1,093.00 |
| 4 Days | $880.00 | $913.00 | $1,457.00 |
| 5 Days | $1,045.00 | $1,097.00 | $1,585.00 |
| Drop in | $54.00 | $66.00 | $88.00 |
Drop In rates for families who want to add time to contracted schedule.
Morning Only
2 Day: $397.00
3 Day: $595.00
4 Day: $792.00
5 Day: $941.00
Drop in: $49.00 *
Half Day
2 Day: $460.00
3 Day: $691.00
4 Day: $909.00
5 Day: $1,092.00
Drop in: $60.00 *
Full Day
2 Day: $657.001
3 Day: $984.00
4 Day: $1,312.00
5 Day: $1,428.00
Drop in: $80.00 *
* For families who want to add time to contracted schedule
commonly Asked Questions
Yes! Contact us to set up a tour with one of our preschool directors.
Preschool enrollment usually happens in February for the following school year. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, contact us to be added to our interest list and you will receive information as it is available. We fill open spots based on a variety of factors including age of the child and scheduling needs. We prioritize families of color and families receiving scholarship.
No, children do not have to be potty trained; many children are not developmentally ready when they begin preschool. Some children in our school are wearing diapers, some are learning to use the toilet and others are independent. We will support children and families wherever they are in this process.
We provide a morning snack and an afternoon snack each day. Examples of morning snack are cereal and milk with fruit, yogurt and berries, or oatmeal with fruit. Some examples of afternoon snack include salad, apple slices with soynut butter, or quesadillas with veggies.
Children bring their own lunch every day; CDC does not provide lunch. Please note that CDC Forest is a NUT FREE school. We also ask that children do not have no candy or pop/soda in their lunches. We do not provide refrigeration or have the capability to heat up lunches. To keep them cold we recommend a cold pack in the lunch or a thermos to keep lunches warm.
CDC has a curriculum plan based on our philosophy that children learn best through active play and exploration. We follow the HighScope approach and our curriculum includes time for children to work together, solve problems, and learn key skills for their specific stages of development.
State of Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations require all preschools to offer a rest time to all children who are in all day care. Rest time is structured so that children who need to sleep are given time to fall asleep while all children are laying quietly on cots listening to stories being read by one of our teachers. After those children are asleep, quiet activities are provided for those who remain awake.
Teachers communicate pictures, lesson plans, and other information about your child’s day at CDC through an education app. Families will also be able to attend conferences to discuss development and goals with teachers throughout the year.