Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester Areas
Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester Areas Preschool Programs
Families in the Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester areas have access to a range of high-quality preschool programs that support children’s learning, growth, and readiness for kindergarten. Programs in this area serve communities such as Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, and Whitmore Lake, offering welcoming classrooms where children can build early academic skills, develop social-emotional confidence, and feel supported every day.
Use the information below to explore program locations, ages served, and available options in the Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester areas.
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Chelsea Kindercare (GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Bobby Portis II
Contact Person’s Email: bobby.portis@kindercare.com
Address: 1580 Commerce Park Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone Number: (734) 475-6080
Website: Learn more about Chelsea Kindercare
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before Care: 6:30 AM–9:00 AM | After Care: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 20
Start Date: 9/2/2026
End Date: 6/11/2027
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th–F
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Chelsea School DIstrict - Pierce Lake Early Childhood Ctr (GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Erin Martin
Contact Person’s Email: emartin@chelseaschools.org
Contact Person: Lisa Nickel
Contact Person’s Email: lnickel@chelseaschools.org
Contact Person: Rebekah Haskell
Contact Person’s Email: rhaskell@chelseaschools.org
Contact Person: Mathilde McDaniels
Contact Person’s Email: mmcdaniels@chelseaschools.org
Contact Person: Carolyn Zenisek
Contact Person’s Email: czenisek@chelseaschools.org
Address: 500 Washington Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone Number: (734) 433-2204
Website: Learn more about Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before/After Care: No
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 16
Start Date: 9/9/2026
End Date: 5/19/2027
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th
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Dexter Community Schools - Bates Early Childhood Ctr (GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Gina Benson
Contact Person’s Email: bensong@dexterschools.org
Address: 2704 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
Phone Number: (734) 424-4180
Website: Learn more about Bates Early Childhood Center
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before/After Care: No
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 14
Start Date: 9/1/2026
End Date: 5/21/2027
Start Time: 8:10 AM
End Time: 3:10 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th
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Fine Arts Preschool (GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Suzanne Bellore
Contact Person’s Email: fineartsacademywl@gmail.com
Address: 238 Jennings Road, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Phone Number: (734) 449-0505
Website: Learn more about this program
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before/After Care: No
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 8
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Start Time: TBD AM
End Time: TBD AM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th–F
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Manchester Early Childhood Center (GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Christy Corkin
Contact Person’s Email: ccorkin@mcs.k12.mi.us
Address: 410 City Rd., Manchester, MI 48158
Phone Number: (734) 428-8321
Website: Learn more about Manchester Early Childhood Center
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before/After Care: No
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2025–2026)
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Maximum Capacity: 32
Start Date: 9/2/2025
End Date: 5/29/2026
Start Time: 8:15 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 32
Start Date: 9/8/2026
End Date: 5/28/2027
Start Time: 8:15 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th
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Whitmore Lake Public Schools (Head Start & GSRP)
AGES SERVED: 3 and 4 Year Olds
Contact Person: Charlie Basham
Contact Person’s Email: charlie.basham@wlps.net
Contact Person: Rana Kanafani
Contact Person’s Email: rkanafani@washtenawisd.org
Address: 8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Phone Number: (734) 449-4464
Website: Learn more about this program
Transportation: No transportation
Before and After Care: Before/After Care: No
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2025–2026)
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Maximum Capacity: 47
Start Date: 8/27/2025
End Date: 6/4/2026
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th–F
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & CAPACITY
(2026–2027)
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Maximum Capacity: 47
Start Date: 8/24/2026
End Date: 6/4/2027
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Days of Operation: M–T–W–Th–F
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