Our staff comes to us with many different backgrounds. Some of our staff members are just starting out their careers in Early Childhood Education, some teachers have been with us over 20 years.
All of our Lead teachers have a minimum of an Associate's Degree while some staff members are pursuing their Master's Degrees.
One thing all of our staff has in common is their dedication to Early Childhood Education and the commitment they are making to enrich children's lives.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Thank you for your interest in our center! We are located in the home of Michigan State University, making it very convenient for students, faculty and staff. East Lansing Public Schools provide transportation to many of our nearby schools. We offer a year-round curriculum and look forward to the opportunity to meet with you personally!
- Our center has a security door with a keypad requiring a code for entry. The playground is completely fenced in for added security. The staff are certified yearly in Child and Infant CPR as well as First Aid. At KinderCare we make the safety of your children the utmost importance.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- DHS, Grants through MSU and LCC (women's recourse center), Childcare scholarship program
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Lansing KinderCare often compared to?
East Lansing KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Stepping Stones Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for East Lansing KinderCare?
The application deadline for East Lansing KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: East Lansing KinderCare vs. Stepping Stones Montessori School
The nearest high school to East Lansing KinderCare is Lansing Catholic High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 379 students 0.4 miles 915 Alton Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
0.4
PK-8
379
Grades: PK-6 | 79 students 1 miles 1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
1
PK-6
79
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
Grades: PK-8 | 166 students 1.8 miles 940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
1.8
PK-8
166
Grades: 9-12 | 440 students 2.7 miles 501 N Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
2.7
9-12
440
Grades: NS-6 | 239 students 2.8 miles 2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
2.8
NS-6
239
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