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Our list of partner programs to help you

Find your  child’s classroom

KC Ready 4s is proud to partner with over 50 public and private pre-K programs throughout Kalamazoo County. Every partner has access to high-quality supports including behavior, occupational therapy, family supports, professional development, and teacher and leadership mentors.

2026-27 Partner Programs

Program Finder Instructions

1. Select Age Category

Use the Category dropdown to select the age of your child, and then click Search

2. Browse Programs

Use the list or the interactive map to view participating programs.

3. Dig Deeper

Select the program website to get additional information on partnership status and availability.

To find a list of Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program locations, click here

Miles

30 Classrooms Found

Schoolcraft Early Learning Center *3s Tuition Partner

Schoolcraft Early Learning Center *3s Tuition Partner

YMCA

YMCA Northside *3’s Tuition Partner

Entire list of programs that partner with KC Ready 4s listed below.
Programs with an * prior to their program name are eligible to use our tuition assistance at their location.

 

*A Touch of Home – Texas Corners
*A Touch of Home- Gladys
A Touch of Home – Kalamazoo
*A Touch of Home-Oakland
Adventures Learning Center
Amazing Grace
*Bread and Roses
*Bullfrogs & Butterflies
Calvary Kids
CELA (Comstock Early Learning Academy)
*Comstock CLC (Community Learning Ctr)
*(The) Discovery Center
*(The) Farmhouse (KALSEC employee only)
Friends of Jesus
Great Explorations
Haven’s Little Treasures
Heart and Hands
Hourly Time
Kalamazoo Christian Preschool
*Kalamazoo Country Day School
Kalamazoo Drop-In Center
*Kaleidoscope Kids
*Kazoo School

 

*Kid’s Court
* KidFit Daycare
Kindercare
*Lakeland Creative Beginnings
*(The) Learning Village
*Little Bulldogs
*Little Explorers
Little Hands Montessori
Little Miracles
*Little Tykes Learning Center
*Loy Norrix Childcare Center
*MI Expanded Learning Center
Milestones CDC
*Milwood Commons Learning Center
Nature’s Way Preschool
Nazarene Wee Care
*Parchment Early Learning Center
*PCCN Preschool
*Portage Public Schools
Schoolcraft Community Schools
*Schoolcraft Early Learning Center
Seeds of Joy/Margaret Daycare
SEEDS Preschool

*Starting Point Preschool
The Village Childcare Center
Tutor Time
*YMCA Early Learning Center (Maple St)
*YMCA Northside

Choosing the right classroom

Here are some things to consider as you choose a pre-K program for your child:

  • Location: Do you prefer having a program located close to home? Close to work? Close to a childcare provider?
  • Transportation: Are you able to deliver & pick up your child daily or do you need transportation?
  • Childcare: Do you have other children needing childcare and would like them at the same place? Do you need childcare for your 4-year-old before or after the pre-K portion of the day?
  • Half Day vs. Full Day: Do you have a flexible schedule or need to work around your work schedule?
  • Cost: Can you afford a program without assistance from one of the Kalamazoo County Pre-K funding partners or do you need to be approved for funding first?

Visiting a classroom

We also encourage you to contact programs to schedule a tour of the facility. This is one of the best ways for you to determine if the program meets the needs of your family. Here are five things to notice as you visit and assess a preschool program:

  • Adults talk to children in nurturing and encouraging ways.
  • When children are behaving inappropriately, teachers focus on helping them.
  • The classroom is fun and joyful.
  • Children are active.
  • Staff are supported—and seem happy.