This information is updated for the 2021-22 preschool year.
PRESCHOOLS for Lansing Kids
It’s here – the exciting yet potentially emotional start to your new student’s academic career! Did you know that we have 150+ preschool choices in the Greater Lansing area?
If this is your first time looking for preschools, you are new to the area, or looking for a change – take a deep breath – and get ready to say hooray because this list is for you.
The preschools in our area are listed below so that you can choose with confidence, which is best for your child and family.
Helpful Key Terms for Preschools Curriculum
With such a wide range of preschools curriculum choices in Lansing, here are some terms to become familiar with in your choosing process:
High Scope Curriculum – Research-based curriculum based on active learning, purposeful play, etc.
International Bacheloreate (IB) – Accreditation curriculum based on critical thinking, inquiry, and independence.
Language Immersion – A percentage of the day spent learning curriculum in English, a percentage of the day spent learning curriculum in another language.
Magnet – Focused curriculum such as language immersion or S.T.E.M., S.T.E.A.M, Tech, etc.
Montessori – Curriculum based on child-directed, hands-on learning.
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Accredited – Research-based curriculum set by best-practices and standards for their teaching professionals.
Play-Based Curriculum – Curriculum geared around learning through play, many include weekly themes.
Reggio Emelia – Teaching/learning curriculum based on the interests of the child.
Waldorf – Curriculum incorporates the arts into all aspects of learning.
One last tidbit you’ll want to note before getting started: enrollment may begin as early as March 2021, so be sure to contact the preschools you’re interested in ASAP to start the enrollment process.
*It is a parent’s responsibility to research a preschool’s accreditation status. Accreditation is not a legal requirement for preschools in Michigan and choosing an accredited preschool is a parent preference.
Greater Lansing Preschool Guide
*The following are sponsored listings.
St. Martha Preschool
About Preschool at St. Martha Preschool
In a loving, nurturing, Christ-like environment, Saint Martha School guides each student to develop his or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service.
Enrollment opens on March 1, 2021.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool
About Preschool at Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool
The IHM Preschool and Child Care Program provides activities that foster growth and development physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. We believe these are equally important and interrelated with one another.
In a safe nurturing environment with a professionally trained child care director, a preschool teacher, and support staff, we provide a variety of developmentally planned activities including recreation, arts and crafts, games, dramatic play, free choice and many other enrichment experiences.
We also provide:
Activities that include large and small muscle development
Art
Music
Dramatic play
Cooking
Field trips
Stories and games
Opportunities to explore and discover God’s creation
Great Start Readiness Program Eaton RESA
About Preschool at Great Start Readiness Program Eaton RESA
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP Play-Based Curriculum) is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
These high quality classrooms help prepare children for successful entry into Kindergarten at little or no cost to families.
Looking Glass Child Development Center
About Preschool at Looking Glass Child Development Center
At Looking Glass CDC, we are devoted to creating a nurturing, stimulating and accepting learning environment based on High Scope Curriculum that provides children with the tools they need for future happiness and success.
The first five years of life are critical in development. We are committed to building on each child’s strengths, interests, curiosity, and desire to learn.
Our goal at Looking Glass Child Development Center is to provide the highest quality early childhood programming for infants (6 weeks) through school age. We offer unique services to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our families.
AppleTree and Gilden Woods
About Preschool at AppleTree and Gilden Woods
Our K-Prep program offers age-specific curriculum for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and young 5’s.
We understand that preschoolers need the freedom to explore, inquire, and engage. That’s why our approach is so effective. We provide a developmentally-appropriate environment for hands-on learning that’s stimulating and fun so your child can grow, play, and learn at their own pace. They’ll love engaging in art, music, movement, and circle time – and you’ll love the confidence and skills they develop.
Families can choose from full-time or part-time schedules from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks are served daily and fun
LOCATIONS:
AppleTree - East Lansing | (517) 580-4616
Gilden Woods - Haslett | 517-574-4646
Gilden Woods - Okemos | 517-574-4159
Gilden Woods - Grand Ledge | (517) 925-8075
Gilden Woods - Howell | 517-295-4761
More Preschools
Preschools are listed alphabetically with addresses included to ensure you get the full list of curriculums and schools offered in the Greater Lansing Area helping to make the best choice for your family’s needs.
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Abbott Nursery School Inc Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 351-7410
AppleTree Early Care and Preschool-East Lansing (Hands-on and S.T.E.M. curriculum) 3341 Coleman Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 580-4616 | East Lansing
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Bennett Woods Elementary School 2650 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 706-5100
Bright Beginnings 1375 W. North St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 725-5770
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CACS Head Start (Play-based Curriculum)
Locations:
Baker 840 Baker St. Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 482-1120
Bath Elementary School 13789 Webster Rd, Bath MI 48808 | (517) 641-6771
Beginnings Childcare 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 | (517) 482-0082
Bentley Bright Beginnings 1375 W. North St, Owosso, MI 48867
Charlotte 1370 North Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813 | (517) 543-2751
Colt Elementary 4344 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 321-1548
Corunna Schools 485 E. McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817 | (989) 743-8848
DeWitt 3147 Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820, | (517) 668-3304 OR (517) 668-3305
Durand (Bertha Neal Elementary) 930 W. Main St, Durand, MI 48429 | (989)288-8921
Early Learning Children’s Community MC3700 Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI | 48910 517-483-1100
Eaton Rapids 501 Union Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 | (517) 663-2704
Grand Ledge (Holbrook) 615 Jones St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | (517) 925-5665
Grand River 1107 E. Grand River, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 999-2730
Harley Franks 2924 Newark, Lansing, MI 48911 | (517) 827-2282
Wilkshire Haslett 5750 Academic Way, Haslett, MI 48840
Hildebrandt 3140 N. Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 702-3892
Midway Early Learning Center 4552 Spahr Ave, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 694-7543
Jenison Early Head Start 727 N. Jenison Ave, Lansing, MI 48915 | (517) 372-9411
Kidtime Child Development Center 3320 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 887-6673
LaRoy Froh 2400 Reo Road, Lansing, MI 48911 | (517) 272-0565
Leslie Public Schools (HUGS) 212 Pennsylvania St, Leslie, MI 49251 | (517) 589-5151
Maplehill 640 Maplehill, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 882-5025
Mason 400 S. Cedar St, Lansing 48854 | (517) 676-6528
Miller Road 3001 W. Miller Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Morrice Great Start Morrice Elementary School 111 E. Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857 | (517) 675-5101
Mt. Vernon 3338 N. Waverly, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 323-2208
Ovid Community Schools 732 Mabbit Rd, Ovid, MI 48866 | (269) 749-4611
Perry 7320 Beard Rd, Shaftsburg, MI 48882 | (517) 675-5950
Pine Street 600 West Maple, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 485-7012
Potterville 420 N. High St, Potterville, MI 48876| (517) 645-4684
Roosevelt 201 N. Brooks St, Owosso 48867 | (989) 723-5849
South Cedar (behind McDonald’s) 2357 Delhi Commerce Drive, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 699-0832 (S. Cedar 1) (517) 699-0831 (S. Cedar 2)
St. Johns 4179 South U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI 48879 | (989) 224-0574
Towar Garden 6223 Towar Garden Circle, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 336-0521 (Towar 1) (517) 336-0523 (Towar 2)
Central School 600 W Oliver St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 723-2790
Charyl Stockwell Academy Preschool 9758 E Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843 | (810) 632-2200
Childtime of Lansing 920 Jerome St, Lansing, MI 48912 | (517) 364-3923
Church of the Resurrection School 1521 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 | (517) 487-0439
Colt Early Childhood Education 4344 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing 48917 | (517)-323-3777
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Dansville Preschool & Child 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI 48819 | (517) 623-6904
Delta Mills Early Childhood Center 6816 Delta River Drive, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517)-925-5600
Dimondale Elementary 330 Walnut Street, Dimondale, MI 48821 | (517) 694-6411
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Early Learning Children’s Community -LCC (NAEYC Accredited Preschool) Administration Building 601 N Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 | (517) 483-1100
East Lansing KinderCare 525 E Saginaw, East Lansing MI 48823 | (517) 351-6166
Eastminster Child Development Center 693 N Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 332-2311
Educational Child Care Center – EC3 (Play-based Curriculum) 1715 W Malcolm X St, Lansing, MI 48915 | (517) 485-6825
Elite Early Learning Center 912 S Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 720-5437
Elliott Elementary School 4200 Bond Ave, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 699-2106
Emanuel First Lutheran School 1001 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 485-4118
Emerson Elementary 515 E Oliver St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 725-7361
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Fenner Nature Center (Reggio Emelia Curriculum) 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave, Lansing MI | (517) 483-4224
First Congregational Church UCC & Congregational Child Development Center 327 N Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 723-3010
First Nazarene Childcare & Learning Academy 310 Elmwood Dr, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 321-4676
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Gilden Woods Haslett (Hands-on and S.T.E.M. curriculum) 16955 Marsh Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 | 517-574-4646 | Facebook
Gilden Woods Okemos (Hands-on and S.T.E.M. curriculum) 2190 Association Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 | 517-574-4159 | Facebook
Gilden Woods Howell (Hands-on and S.T.E.M. curriculum) 3811 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell, MI 48843 | 517-295-4761 | Facebook
Gilden Woods Grand Ledge (Hands-on and S.T.E.M. curriculum) 11920 Nixon Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | Facebook
Grand Ledge Cooperative Preschool (Play-based Curriculum) 908 W. Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | (517) 627-7208
Greater Lansing Adventist School 5330 W St Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 321-5565
Greater Lansing Islamic School 940 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 332-3700
GSRP – Great Start Rediness Program (Play-based curriculum)
Locations:
Averill New Tech Academy – 3201 Averill Drive, Lansing, MI 48911 | (517) 755-1220
Cavanaugh STEAM Elementary – 300 W. Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 755-1250
Cumberland Elementary – 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 755-1280
Eaton RESA (Play-based Curriculum) – 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813 | (517) 541-8724 | Website | Facebook
Forest View School– 3119 Stoneleigh Dr, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 755-1330
Gier Park School – 401 East Gier Street, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 755-1360
Kendon Elementary 827 Kendon Drive, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 755-1450
Lewton Spanish Global Immersion Academy 2000 Lewton Pl, Lansing, MI 48911 | (517) 755-1460
Lyons School – 2901 Lyons Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48910 | (517) 755-1480
Post Oak Academy International Baccalaureate (IB) Chinese Immersion 2320 Post Oak Lane, Lansing, MI 48912 | (517) 755-1610
Reo Early Learning School – 1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 755-1620
Riddle Early Learning School 221 Huron Street, Lansing, MI 48915 | (517) 755-1720
Wexford Montessori Academy 5217 Wexford Rd, Lansing, MI 48911 | (517) 755-1740
Willow School 1012 W. Willow, Lansing, MI 48915 | (517) 755-1680
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Happy Elephant Child Care 4010 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 321-7876
Haslett Child Development Center 1546 Haslett Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 | (517) 339-2926
Hilarie Krumm Christian Preschool 1251 Sweetwood Dr, Okemos, Michigan 48864 | (517) 927-4870
Holbrook Early Childhood Center 615 Jones Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | (517)-925-5641
Holt Lutheran Schools 2418 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 694-3182
Horizon Elementary 5776 West Holt Rd, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 694-4224
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Immaculate Heart of Mary-St. Casimir School (Theme and Play-Based Curriuculum) 3830 Rosemont Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 882-6631 | Facebook | Website
Ivy Ambitions 1200 E Michigan Ave # 725, Lansing, MI 48912 | (517) 599-2767
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Jackson School of the Arts 634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson, MI 49202 | (517) 784-2389
JNL Child Development Center 2 Corporate Way, Mason, MI 48854 | (517) 349-2364
Just Imagine Preschool 124 Julian Ave, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517)-214-7968
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Kids’ Corner of Willamston 420 Highland St, Williamston, MI 48895 | (517) 655-4637
Kid Time Child Development Center 3320 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 887-6673
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Lansing Charter Academy 3300 Express Ct, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 882-9585
Lansing Christian School Early Learners Preschool Program | 3405 Belle Chase Way, Lansing, MI | (517)-882-5779
Lansing Saginaw KinderCare 6824 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 | (800) 905-3276
Little Comets Preschool 615 Jones Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | (517)-925-5641
Little Lambs Pre-School 5589 Van Atta Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 | (517) 339-2333
Little Panthers Preschool 215 W. Washington St, DeWitt, MI 48820 | (517)668-3460
Little Scholars North Campus 1754 E. Clark Rd, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 993-5195
Littlest Warrior Preschool Program/Colt Early Childhood Education 4344 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing 48917 | (517)-323-3777
Looking Glass Child Developement Center (High Scope Curriculum) 1060 West Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 and | (517) 668-6179 | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK
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Meadowland Pre-School (Theme and play-based curriculum) 2965 Parks Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879 | (989) 224-8647
Mason Preschool & Childcare 409 N Cedar St, Mason, MI 48854 | (517) 676-3373
Mason Public Schools, Harvey Education Center 400 S. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854 | (517) 676-6528
Memorial Lutheran School 2070 Sherwood Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 | (517) 655-1402
Messiah Child Development Center 5740 Holt Rd, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 694-7344
Midway Early Learning Center 4552 Spahr Ave, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 694-3411
Montessori Radmoor School 2745 Mt. Hope, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517)-351-3655
MSU Child Development Laboratories (NAEYC Accredited Curriculum) 325 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 355-1900 517-355-1900
MSU Preschool (NAEYC Accredited Curriculum) 5750 Academic Way, Haslett, MI 48840 | (517) 339-6045
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Center | 1500 North Water Street, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 725-2202
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Oakwood Elementary School 500 Oak St, Portland, MI 48875 | (517) 647-2991
Okemos Kids Club Edgewood Early Childhood Center 1826 Osage Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517)-706-5023
Okemos Nursery School (Reggio Emelia / Waldorf Curriculum) 2165 Clinton St, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 349-4877
Okemos Public Montessori at Central 4406 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 706-5402
Our Savior Lutheran Church & School-Lansing 7910 E St Joe Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 882-3550
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Peoples Church Preschool 200 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing | (517)-332-2885
Pinecrest Elementary School 1811 Pinecrest Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 333-7870
Prime Time Preschool (Co-op and Play-based Curriculum) 13980 Schavey Rd, Dewitt, MI 48820 | (517) 669-7612
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Salem Lutheran School 520 W Stewart St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 725-2234
Small Folks Development Center Inc 3140 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 272-0129
Spartan Child Development Center (High Scope Curriculum) 33 Crescent Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 353-5154
SonShine Early Childhood Center 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt 48842 | (517)-694-3182
Stepping Stones Montessori School in East Lansing 1370 Beech St, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 336-0422
St. Gerard Preschool | 4433 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517)-321-6126
St. Martha School-Pre-school – 8 Catholic School (Theme and Play-Based Curriculum) 1100 West Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 349-1763 | (517)-349-3322 | Facebook | Instagram
St. Mary Catholic School 220 N Cedar St, Williamston, MI 48895 | (517) 655-4038
St Joseph Catholic School 811 E Oliver St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 723-2030 | Washington Campus 645 Alger Ave, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 723-8131
St Paul’s Catholic School 718 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867 | (989) 725-7766
St Thomas Aquinas School 915 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 332-0813
Sycamore Elementary School 4429 Sycamore Street, Holt, MI 48442 | (517) 699-2185
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Treasures To Grow On Christian Preschool 13060 S. US Hwy 27, DeWitt, MI 48820 | 517 668-0032
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center – TLCCC 501 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48933 | (517) 372-3003
Tutor Time of DeWitt 1150 Commerce Park Drive, DeWitt, MI 48820 | 517.668.0172
Tutor Time of Okemos 2273 Club Meridian Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 381-8905
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Wacousta Cooperative Preschool 9180 Herbison Rd, Eagle, MI 48822 | 517-626-2746
Wilcox Elementary School 1650 Laurelwood Dr, Holt, MI 48842 | (517) 699-0249
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