Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West Main KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to West Main KinderCare is Reformed Heritage Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Sports: 12
Calvinist
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Sports: 12
Calvinist
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
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Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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