The staff at KinderCare is very friendly, and loves children.
We have two employees who have been with the company for over 24 years.
All staff is excited to meet new families and welcome them into the center. The center is accredited through NAC.
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
1979
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Finding the perfect fit for your family doesn't have to be a difficult task. At KinderCare Learning Center in Portage, Michigan we believe in building strong and lasting relationships with our families, where parents feel a sense of "family" when picking up or dropping off their child. We pride ourselves in offering a phenomenal curriculum based on the CORE learning standards that are so important for today's child. If you are looking for a sense of community, where teachers lead with their heart and with purpose and passion, then please stop by for a tour today.
- Our center offers CPR/First Aid Blood Borne Pathogen training, Monthly Fire Drills, Fenced in playground, and Secured lock door.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- DHS
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Portage KinderCare?
The application deadline for Portage KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Portage KinderCare is Hackett Catholic Prep (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-8 | 204 students 0.2 miles 7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
0.2
PK-8
204
Grades: NS-K | 50 students 1.7 miles 810 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
1.7
NS-K
50
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 215 students 2.7 miles 1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
2.7
9-12
215
Grades: PK-8 | 302 students 2.8 miles 530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
2.8
PK-8
302
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
Grades: K-9 | 72 students 3.2 miles 100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
3.2
K-9
72
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