Daycares in livonia michigan: Livonia KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Livonia, MI
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Livonia KinderCare
Welcome to Livonia KinderCare
Welcome to Livonia KinderCare! We see our role in your child’s development as a partnership, one that requires effort and consistency from all involved. You can trust us to do our part to help your child develop and prepare for their school years and beyond. Our learning is structured in a fun, playful way that makes meeting and exceeding challenges fun for kids. Everyone belongs in our circle — we love our families and meeting new friends!
Our classrooms are places to thrive!
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Meet Dawn Richardson, Our Center Director
Meet Dawn Richardson! She is the Center Director at Livonia KinderCare in Michigan. Dawn attended Schoolcraft College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has also earned a Childhood Development Associate credential. She has been with KinderCare since 1999, and before that she was a teacher. “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” Outside of work, Don enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time with her family.
- Livonia KinderCare Programs
- Our Teachers
- Family Stories
- FAQs
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Livonia KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity.
That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community.
Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Before- and After-School Programs (5–12 Years)
You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re
at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and
back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or
create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child
will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers.
Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
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My daughter attended this KinderCare for preschool.
The women there are absolutely amazing! They truly care about not only the children there, but the whole family as well. I was very nervous about putting my daughter in a daycare but they made me feel very comfortable and within a month we felt like family. When I moved and started a new job in the opposite direction I made the half hour commute to the facility to keep my daughter there.<br /> My daughter left KinderCare and started Kindergarten more than prepared for the classroom. With the help of Miss. Terry she had scored above her grade level in reading, writing and math. Miss. Terry cares about each individual child and never minded when I had a million questions. She always made it a point to pull me aside and let me know how my daughter was doing. She wasn’t just a babysitter, she really got to know my daughter and would notify my immediately when she wasn’t herself.<br /> <br /> I really can’t say enough about how amazing this place is. I obviously highly recommend it!Amanda – KinderCare Parent
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My son has been apart of Kinder Care Livonia since he was 15 months old.
I have to admit that when I was looking for daycare centers to place my son, it was a stressful task. I was coming from a difficult situation where I was forced back into the workforce and forced to give up my son to daycare. I was nervous, upset, and really unwilling to place my son, but at the same time, I had no choice. My initial reaction to daycare was negative, to say the least. Why would I give up my beautiful and darling son to people I don’t know, doing God knows what, and teach my son God knows what things. However, due to my circumstance, I had to begin my search. I really stumbled upon Kinder Care by accident, and to this day, I’m so grateful for that accident. I have never met such amazing people. Ms. Katie and Ms. Maureen have been kind, respectful, helpful, and just overall amazing. All of my son’s teachers have been amazingly loving. He was never without anything, which was my biggest fear. They cared for him and showered him with praise and encouragement. Soon, I began to realize little things, like my son saying his numbers and letters and he’s not even two! He’s singing songs and he’s extremely happy. He’s never far away from love, excitement, and new experiences. I cannot express in words how much my son has learned and experienced in the past year, and I don’t ever regret putting him here. Picking Kinder Care as the place to put my son five days a week for 40 plus hours, was one of the best decisions I have never made. It was not to my son’s disadvantage, but he has advanced in ways that I could not have done on my own. I have full confidence that you will find that these women are capable and go above and beyond for all the children, especially mine! 🙂Jean W. – KinderCare Parent
The women there are absolutely amazing! They truly care about not only the children there, but the whole family as well. I was very nervous about putting my daughter in a daycare but they made me feel very comfortable and within a month we felt like family. When I moved and started a new job in the opposite direction I made the half hour commute to the facility to keep my daughter there.<br /> My daughter left KinderCare and started Kindergarten more than prepared for the classroom. With the help of Miss. Terry she had scored above her grade level in reading, writing and math. Miss. Terry cares about each individual child and never minded when I had a million questions. She always made it a point to pull me aside and let me know how my daughter was doing. She wasn’t just a babysitter, she really got to know my daughter and would notify my immediately when she wasn’t herself.<br /> <br /> I really can’t say enough about how amazing this place is. I obviously highly recommend it!
I have to admit that when I was looking for daycare centers to place my son, it was a stressful task. I was coming from a difficult situation where I was forced back into the workforce and forced to give up my son to daycare. I was nervous, upset, and really unwilling to place my son, but at the same time, I had no choice. My initial reaction to daycare was negative, to say the least. Why would I give up my beautiful and darling son to people I don’t know, doing God knows what, and teach my son God knows what things. However, due to my circumstance, I had to begin my search. I really stumbled upon Kinder Care by accident, and to this day, I’m so grateful for that accident. I have never met such amazing people. Ms. Katie and Ms. Maureen have been kind, respectful, helpful, and just overall amazing. All of my son’s teachers have been amazingly loving. He was never without anything, which was my biggest fear. They cared for him and showered him with praise and encouragement. Soon, I began to realize little things, like my son saying his numbers and letters and he’s not even two! He’s singing songs and he’s extremely happy.
He’s never far away from love, excitement, and new experiences. I cannot express in words how much my son has learned and experienced in the past year, and I don’t ever regret putting him here. Picking Kinder Care as the place to put my son five days a week for 40 plus hours, was one of the best decisions I have never made. It was not to my son’s disadvantage, but he has advanced in ways that I could not have done on my own. I have full confidence that you will find that these women are capable and go above and beyond for all the children, especially mine! 🙂
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
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Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life.
What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Livonia KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different.
We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Livonia KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds.
If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
About – Learning Tree
About Us
The Learning Tree is an eco-friendly early childhood center, focused on providing only the best.
The Learning Tree was founded by Carol Gatewood in 1982. We now have 5 locations, more than 120 employees and teach over 600 children each year.
Though we’ve grown, the 1-1 attention and family-like feel is as prevalent today as it was with Carol’s first school.
Carol is actively involved in quality assurance and improvements with our entire team of employees.
She has a passion for mentoring people to their fullest potential.
Carol first opened The Learning Tree to provide her own children with a quality and healthy early childhood experience while she was a busy, working mom.
Carol’s grandchildren have also attended The Learning Tree.
Her love for her family feeds our culture and inspires the staff to assure each child, parent and teacher is treated like a family member here!
Carol continues to mentor both Regional Directors, Karen Ballard and Andrea Brown, as they both lead and manage the daily operations and quality at all locations.
Today, The Learning Tree has expanded to five centers: three in Livonia, one in Howell and one in South Lyon.
It is our mission to stay true to our Core Values so that every child, employee and parent has a high-quality experience at The Learning Tree.
Every decision we make, we keep our Core Values as our top priority. Our six Core Values include; Creating a Safe Environment, Teaching a Green Lifestyle, Growing Lifelong Learners, Putting Families First, Investing In Our Teacher’s Future, Serving a Fresh Organic Menu.
Growing Lifelong Learners Through Curriculum
The center believes that Highscope Curriculum teaches children the foundation to be successful in their early learning years. Developing a love for learning is our goal!
Teaching A Green Lifestyle Through Example
We do all things the most natural way possible, that means no harsh chemicals, no materials that are harmful to the environment, and teaching our children to leave a positive impact on the earth.
Putting Families First Is Top-Priority
As a family-owned company, we understand how important it is to feel a part of your little one’s life and have a say over things—even when you are busy at work. That is why we will always do our best to make sure your needs are met!
Trusted Measures Create a Safe Environment
The center partners with a national security company, SEC, to assure all safety policies and procedures are in place. Nothing is more important than the safety of your child.