Ford Road KinderCare in Canton, MI, is a nonsectarian early childhood program offering preschool (PK) education.
Founded in 1969, the school operates in a suburban community and maintains a campus size of five acres.
The co–ed program at Ford Road KinderCare serves preschool–aged children in a nonsectarian setting.
The school is located near other early learning centers such as The Goddard School and Canton KinderCare, supporting families with multiple childcare options in Canton.
Ford Road KinderCare offers access to 5 AP courses, indicating a broader academic structure linked to the institution.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Lifelong Learners
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ford Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Ford Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ford Road KinderCare is Plymouth Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shajara Tayyiba School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6697 N. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 454-4737
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 454-4737
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Canton KinderCare ![Canton KinderCare Photo - Canton KinderCare]( "Canton KinderCare Photo - Canton KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
44212 Cherry Hill Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-4774
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-4774
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Shajara Tayyiba School
(Islamic)
7437 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
Rosey's Romper Room
Daycare / Preschool
8116 N Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-1580
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-1580
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 180 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
951 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8463
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8463
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
43065 Joy Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
15374 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westland Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
34033 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 326-3581
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 326-3581
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
33300 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
6.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shajara Tayyiba School
(Islamic)
7437 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
48735 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
43065 Joy Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1669 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 405-2345
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 405-2345
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Crescent Academy International
(Islamic)
40440 Palmer Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6697 N. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 454-4737
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 454-4737
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Canton KinderCare ![Canton KinderCare Photo - Canton KinderCare]( "Canton KinderCare Photo - Canton KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
44212 Cherry Hill Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-4774
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-4774
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Shajara Tayyiba School
(Islamic)
7437 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-0255
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
Rosey's Romper Room
Daycare / Preschool
8116 N Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-1580
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-1580
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 180 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
951 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8463
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8463
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
9375.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
9375.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
9377.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,011 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Three Fires Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4125 Crooked Lake Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
9377.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Heritage School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
290 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
9377.8 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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