Gretchen's House espouses a play-based approach to curriculum. This philosophy encompasses three aspects of learning: environments, interactions, and experiences.
At Gretchen's House, promoting physical health and caring for the environment are principles on which our curriculum is centered.
Gretchen's House will be offering schoolage care for Chelsea Community Schools beginning September 4, 2012.
The program will continue its current location at North Creek School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gretchen's House-traver?
The application deadline for Gretchen's House-traver is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Gretchen's House-traver is Michigan Islamic Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Michigan Islamic Academy ![Michigan Islamic Academy Photo - Middle and High school Spirit day, Gru edition!]( "Michigan Islamic Academy Photo - Middle and High school Spirit day, Gru edition!")
(Islamic)
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2230 Pontiac Trail
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-9394
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-9394
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parke Place
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 213-6185
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 213-6185
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
3613 Green Brier Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2601 Glazier
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 998-6195
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 998-6195
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
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