Early Childhood Programs in Leelanau County
Lake Leelanau
Kathryn Marie Morio
2301 S. Lake Leelanau Dr.
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Tel: (231) 256-7266
Email: kathmorio@aol.com
Licensed Child Care Family Home
“I love what I do! I’ve been in this profession for many years; I offer consistent care, I’ll be here for your child/children; I’ve excellent references; I’ve a multi-age program; I think children can learn so much from each other at different ages.” - Kathryn Marie Morio
St. Mary Preschool
209 St. Mary St., Unit B2
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Tel: (231) 256-9636
Email: info@stmarysll.org
Licensed Child Care Center
willow house
5930 E. Duck Lake Rd.
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Contact: Corine Couturier
Tel: (231) 866-0519
Email: corinerbeaner@gmail.com
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Willow House is a joyful place in which children can explore their world in a safe and loving home environment while nurturing peace, wellness, and social-emotional development. There is a rich mixture of Montessori and play-based materials as well as experiences in friendship and adventure with 10 acres of nature to explore. Corine Couturier is a Montessori Certified Early Childhood teacher with over 20 years experience with children and youth. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Hope College and a passion for children's well-being. She lives in Lake Leelanau with her husband and two children.
Leland
Gwendolyn Martin
5675 N. Manitou Trail
Leland, MI 49654
Tel: (231) 463-5987
Licensed Child Care Group Home
The Leelanau Children's Center
111 N. 5th St.
Leland, MI 49654
Contact: Molly Grosvenor, Program Director
Tel: (231) 256-7841
Email: molly@leelanauchildrenscenter.org
The Leelanau Children's Center's play-based Preschool and Toddler programs endeavor to help children maintain their characteristic zest for life and curiosity, while exposing children to experiences that will help them achieve optimal development. These objectives are achieved via play based full and part day programs delivered in our facilities in Leland and Northport.
Leland Kids Club at the Leland Public School
200 N. Grand Ave.
Leland, MI 49654
Tel: (231) 590-8987
Licensed Child Care Center
Maple City, Glen Lake, and Cedar
Barbara Ann Drow-Harfst
9318 S. Nash Road
Maple City, MI 49664
Tel: (231) 228-6618
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Glen Lake Elementary Preschool
3375 W. Burdickville Road
Maple City, MI 49664
Tel: (231) 334-3061
Licensed Child Care Center, GSRP, Preschool
Glen Lake Kids Club
3375 W. Burdickville Rd.
Maple City, MI 49664
Tel: (231) 590-8987
Licensed Child Care Center
Jan Maslowski-Neumann
4468 E. Rudolph Rd.
Cedar, MI 49621
Tel: (231) 228-6562
Email: jtmneumanm21@chartermi.net
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Julie McDonough
6619 S. Lime Lake Rd.
Cedar, MI 49621
Tel: (231) 228-7750
Licensed Child Care Family Home
Precious Times Christian Daycare
Jennifer Serrano
4755 E. Gauthier Rd.
Cedar, MI 49621
Tel: (231) 256-7816
Licensed Child Care Group Home
Jessica Roush
10800 S. Maple City Rd.
Maple City, MI 49664
Tel: (231) 499-0971
Licensed Child Care Group Home
Northport
The Leelanau Children's Center
164 S. High St.
Northport, MI 49670
Contact: Heather Bardenhagen, Program Director
Tel: (231) 386-5144
Email: heather@leelanauchildrenscenter.org
Licensed Child Care Center, GSRP, Preschool
The Leelanau Children's Center's center-based Preschool and Toddler programs endeavor to help children maintain their characteristic zest for life and curiosity, while exposing children to experiences that will help them achieve optimal development. These objectives are achieved via play based full and part day programs delivered in our facilities in Leland and Northport.
Northport Public Schools Child Care Program
104 S. Wing St.
Northport, MI 49670
Contact: Barbara McCann
Tel: (231) 386-5153, ext. 111
Email: bmccann@northportps.org
Child care and after-school program run through the Northport Public Schools. Ages 6-12. Snack is served to all students, who then continue with recess, academic time and enrichment activities. Currently, activities include Chess Club, sewing lessons, and art. Academics includes science, character development, and recently, a leadership/mentoring program.
Peshawbetown
Grand Traverse Benodjenh Child Center
2600 N. Strongheart Way
Peshawbetown, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 534-7650
Licensed Child Care Center
Benodjenh provides a holistic, safe, nurturing, and learning environment for our children and families. The Benodjenh Center in open Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Childcare is available for children between the ages of 3-12 years old and infants and toddlers that are enrolled in the Early Head Start Center Base Program. The Benodjenh Center Head Start and Early Head Start serve Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians children and families.
Suttons Bay
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
310 Elm St., PO Box 838
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 271-8609
Email: info@leelanaumontessori.org
Licensed Center, Great Start Readiness Program, Montessori, Preschool
Lil' Norsemen Preschool
500 Elm St.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 271-8600
Infant care, Toddler preschool, Extended Care
Quality preschool programming and an academic foundation for children, ages 0-5, in a loving environment as they develop to their fullest potential throughout early childhood. Located in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
Suttons Bay Kids Club
310 S. Elm St.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 590-8987
Licensed Child Care Center
KIDS CLUB - Suttons Bay is an out-of-school-time program for children ages 4 1/2 to 12. They provide before school, after school, and summer care for school age children.
Suttons Bay Early Childhood Education Programs
P.O. Box 367
310 S. Elm St.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 271-3225
Licensed Center: Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start, Preschool
Suttons Bay Migrant Head Start
1878 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 271-0600
Licensed Child Care Center: Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschool
Cherry Blossom Daycare
1230 S. Pine View
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Contact: Shana Bolger
Tel: (231) 271-6352
Email: shanabolger@hotmail.com
Licensed Group Home
TBAISD Migrant Child Care at Suttons Bay Elementary
310 S. Elm Street
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 357-7008
Licensed Child Care Center
Virtue Kinder Center
4941 N. Houdek Rd.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 357-2215
Licensed Child Care Group Home