The teachers and staff at Kalamazoo KinderCare are passionate about the children and the families.
In our center you will find many long term teachers.
The majority of our teachers have their Childhood Development Associate's while others hold degrees in related fields.
Our company supports our desire to grow as educators, providing us with biannual opportunities to grow as educators.
At KinderCare, we all share the same passion-providing a nurturing environment.
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
1987
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to West Main KinderCare located in Kalamazoo, MI. near Western Michigan University. We believe there is nothing more important then developing the whole child and creating a world of learners.
- Our center offers a secured entrance with a keypad entry system, fenced playgrounds, and of our staff members are trained with CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State assistance, NACCRA, DHS Drop in and Part time available for all ages and would be 5 hours or less
- 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
When is the application deadline for West Main KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Main KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Main KinderCare located?
West Main KinderCare is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 2 other private schools located in Westwood.
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