Our mission is to provide early start children the chance to experience the sheer joy of learning; and to allow them to parlay that joy--effectively and effortlessly--into a successful, lifetime school learning experience.
Because of our outstanding program and superior staff, the school has earned an unparalleled reputation in the area, teaching academics in a fun and loving environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Academic Gardens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
6 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Tender Loving Care to Grow by!
- http://www.academicgardens.com
- A Charming, Privately Owned Center, not a Mass Produced Franchise
- Located in a Quaint 100 Year Old Historic Carriage House
- Safe and Secure Site - Half a Block from the Plymouth Police Station
- Home-Away-From-Home Atmosphere
- Secluded Play Yard
- Dedicated, Loving & Caring Select Staff of State Certified Teachers
- Lowest Teacher-To-Child Ratios in the Area--3 Year Olds: 1 to 5 / 4 Year Olds: 1 to 7
- 30 Years Of Success
- Each Child Assessed and Worked With on Developmental Basis
- Culturally Diverse
- Recommended By Many Area Elementary School Principals
- 3 Year Old, 4 Year Old, Begindergarten, Kindergarten & Extended Care Programs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Gardens's ranking?
Academic Gardens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Academic Gardens?
The application deadline for Academic Gardens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Academic Gardens is Plymouth Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Steppingstone School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Good Counsel School (0.4 miles away)
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43065 Joy Road
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(734) 459-3505
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
1.5 miles
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Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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