The Real Life Nursery School and Kindergarten offers a unique educational experience to the children in our care.
Our school is part of the unique farm setting for which Real Life is known.
There are no other schools in the surrounding areas which offer children such an expansive outdoor play area or access to a real farm where the children can benefit from "real life" hands-on experiences related to farm animals.
The mission of the Real Life Nursery School is to value and support children, their families and our staff and to develop a program that helps build strong moral character and positive self esteem while providing for the individual development differences in all children is the mission of Real Life Nursery School and Kindergarten.
The vision of the Real Life Nursery School is to provide the community with high quality and culturally sensitive child care services and to ensure the individual needs of the children in our care are met through developmentally appropriate practice by our caring and nurturing staff.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Real Life Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
371 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chili The Cat
- The Real Life Nursery School and Kindergarten offers a unique educational experience to the children in our care. Our school is part of the unique farm setting for which Real Life is known. There are no other schools in the surrounding areas which offer children such an expansive outdoor play area or access to a real farm where the children can benefit from "real life" hands-on experiences related to farm animals. The mission of the Real Life Nursery School is to value and support children, their families and our staff and to develop a program that helps build strong moral character and positive self esteem while providing for the individual development differences in all children is the mission of Real Life Nursery School and Kindergarten. The vision of the Real Life Nursery School is to provide the community with high quality and culturally sensitive child care services and to ensure the individual needs of the children in our care are met through developmentally appropriate practice by our caring and nurturing staff.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Life Nursery School's ranking?
Real Life Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Real Life Nursery School?
The application deadline for Real Life Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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