Beautiful Minds is a child care provider offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, summer camp and latchkey Programs.

The enrichment programs are designed to provide a safe, secure, and caring atmosphere with a structured curriculum to enhance a child's development and education.

The summer camp program starts in the beginning of July and goes until the end of August and is divided by age (one section for pre-schoolers, another for elementary aged kids).

The before school latchkey program is open from 7am until school starts at 8:05am. A nutritious breakfast is served and various activities are provided to help prepare children for the start of school. The afterschool latchkey program starts when school is out at 3pm and is open until 6pm. An afternoon snack is provided, children receive homework assistance and par take in various indoor and outdoor activities.

Beautiful Minds is a child care provider offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, summer camp and latchkey Programs.

The enrichment programs are designed to provide a safe, secure, and caring atmosphere with a structured curriculum to enhance a child's development and education.

The summer camp program starts in the beginning of July and goes until the end of August and is divided by age (one section for pre-schoolers, another for elementary aged kids).

The before school latchkey program is open from 7am until school starts at 8:05am. A nutritious breakfast is served and various activities are provided to help prepare children for the start of school. The afterschool latchkey program starts when school is out at 3pm and is open until 6pm. An afternoon snack is provided, children receive homework assistance and par take in various indoor and outdoor activities.

Beautiful Minds is a child care provider offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, summer camp and latchkey Programs.

The enrichment programs are designed to provide a safe, secure, and caring atmosphere with a structured curriculum to enhance a child's development and education.

The summer camp program starts in the beginning of July and goes until the end of August and is divided by age (one section for pre-schoolers, another for elementary aged kids).

The before school latchkey program is open from 7am until school starts at 8:05am. A nutritious breakfast is served and various activities are provided to help prepare children for the start of school. The afterschool latchkey program starts when school is out at 3pm and is open until 6pm. An afternoon snack is provided, children receive homework assistance and par take in various indoor and outdoor activities.

Beautiful Minds is a child care provider offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, summer camp and latchkey Programs.

The enrichment programs are designed to provide a safe, secure, and caring atmosphere with a structured curriculum to enhance a child's development and education.

The summer camp program starts in the beginning of July and goes until the end of August and is divided by age (one section for pre-schoolers, another for elementary aged kids).

The before school latchkey program is open from 7am until school starts at 8:05am. A nutritious breakfast is served and various activities are provided to help prepare children for the start of school. The afterschool latchkey program starts when school is out at 3pm and is open until 6pm. An afternoon snack is provided, children receive homework assistance and par take in various indoor and outdoor activities.

The Beverly Hills Club offers a wide variety of programs for families. The club has an indoor pool, tennis courts, fitness room, and a children's section with a play structure, moonwalk, video games, and more.

Kids' classes are offered in aerobics, baseball, basketball, dance, football, martial arts, swimming, tennis, and yoga. Parent/tot classes are also available.

A latchkey program offers the chance for supervised afterschool fun. Day camps give kids a great place to hang out during the summer and on vacation days.

Both members and nonmembers may hold a party at the BHC.

Hours are seasonal:

Labor Day to Memorial Day: Mon-Thu 5:30am-11pm; Fri 5:30am-10pm; Sat 6:30am-9:30pm; Sun 7am-8:30pm.


Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon-Fri 5:30am-11pm; Fri 5:30am-11pm; Sat 6:30am-8pm; Sun 7am-7pm

The Birmingham Family YMCA offers a variety of services to members of the community. There is a pool, fitness center, gymnasium, and sauna. This branch of the Y also has a babysitting program and library.

Classes are offered in such areas as aerobics, aquatics, basketball, gymnastics, pilates, yoga, and spinning. There is also a preschool enrichment class.

Grades: PreK-4

Enrollment: 70

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:12


This private school offers a wide range of programs, such as art, culture and history, dance, geography, gymnastics, Kumon math and reading, music, and Spanish. Before and afterschool care is available, as are summer programs. Accepts children ages 18 months to 12 years.

Building Blocks Preschool offers full- and part-time programs using the "Reggio Emilia" approach for infants through school-age children in the Highland, Milford, White Lake, Hartland, and Fenton areas.

Before and after school programs are available for children attending HVS Huron Valley Schools.

Grades: PreK-8

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15


Cedar Crest, an independent day school for early childhood through the eighth grade, bases its program on individualized education with an emphasis on cognitive learning.

The school's Early Childhood Center accepts children ages six weeks old and up. Classrooms are set up with activity centers for blocks, drama, computers, painting, sand and water, and more. Children learn Spanish phrases and songs. Before and afterschool care is available.

The Academy houses a lower school for kindergarten through fifth grade and a middle school for sixth through eighth grades. In all levels, art, athletics, and languages play a key role.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Grades: PreK-8

Enrollment: 1,000+

Average Class Size: 21 students

Cornerstone began in 1991 as an urban alternative to the public school system for pre-Kindergarters through the eighth grade. It's a Christian organization that is open to children of all faiths.

The uniformed students at Cornerstone Schools attend 11 months out of the year, from September through the middle of July. A YMCA-run latch-key program is available.

In 2005, the Skillman Foundation announced Cornerstone as one of the recipients of its Good Schools grant program.

Grades: PreK-8

Enrollment: 1,000+

Average Class Size: 21 students

Cornerstone began in 1991 as an urban alternative to the public school system for pre-Kindergarters through the eighth grade. It's a Christian organization that is open to children of all faiths.

The uniformed students at Cornerstone Schools attend 11 months out of the year, from September through the middle of July. A YMCA-run latch-key program is available.

In 2005, the Skillman Foundation announced Cornerstone as one of the recipients of its Good Schools grant program.

Grades: PreK-8

Enrollment: 1,000+

Average Class Size: 21 students

Cornerstone began in 1991 as an urban alternative to the public school system for pre-Kindergarters through the eighth grade. It's a Christian organization that is open to children of all faiths.

The uniformed students at Cornerstone Schools attend 11 months out of the year, from September through the middle of July. A YMCA-run latch-key program is available.

In 2005, the Skillman Foundation announced Cornerstone as one of the recipients of its Good Schools grant program.

Grades: PreK-8

Enrollment: 1,000+

Average Class Size: 21 students

Cornerstone began in 1991 as an urban alternative to the public school system for pre-Kindergarters through the eighth grade. It's a Christian organization that is open to children of all faiths.

The uniformed students at Cornerstone Schools attend 11 months out of the year, from September through the middle of July. A YMCA-run latch-key program is available.

In 2005, the Skillman Foundation announced Cornerstone as one of the recipients of its Good Schools grant program.

Housed at the Franklin Athletic Club, the Franklin Kids Club is a fitness center and licensed day care with a preschool program.

Two large gyms with moonwalks, a rope swing, slides, and colorful mats will keep your children plenty busy. For the older kids, there's foosball, air hockey, Nintendo, basketball, and floor hockey. Open gym times are available six days of the week.

Classes are offered in gymnastics, karate, arts and crafts, and more. Special programs include prenatal "Fit for Moms" and post-natal "Mommy and Baby Bootcamp" classes.

Day camps are offered on school vacation days and weekends, and there is also a latchkey program. The licensed pre-school accepts kids 2 1/2 to 5 years old (they must be toilet trained).

Parties: Franklin Kids Club offers two fitness-focused parties that come with a coach, a party host, invitations, and paper products. The Weesports party, for ages 1-4, runs 90 minutes and costs $215; and the Kidsports party, for ages 5-10, runs two hours and costs $265. For an additional $110, you'll get pizza, cake, party bags, and beverages. All prices are based on 15 kids.

Other neat party ideas include the club's Mess Makers (art-based), Mad Science (science-based), and Gym and Swim birthday parties. Check online for details.

Franklin Kids Club has some great programs for scouts and youth groups, too, including fitness challenges and sleepovers.

KinderCare believes that every child deserves the best in quality care and education. With specially trained teachers and age-appropriate curriculum, each KinderCare provides comprehensive care for 6-week-old infants through school-aged children. Most centers are accredited by the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).

Fully secured locations, with abundant resources, ensure a safe and healthy environment for your child. The staff is committed to loving care, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, and strong communication with parents.

Whether it's a specialized schedule for your baby or homework help for your school-aged child, KinderCare offers many opportunities for individualized care. Many locations offer optional Hooked on Phonics classes.

Weekly charges vary based on child's age and how many days per week your child will attend KinderCare. Hooked on Phonics, for four-year-olds and kindergarten students, is $100 for a four-week session, three times per week.

There are dozens of KinderCare facilities throughout the metro Detroit area. Call or check the website for a location near you.

Kingdom Kids Montessori works to motivate and entice children to learn the essentials for a successful life. Children ages six weeks to six years develop their motor skills, critical thinking skills, everyday living concepts, spirituality, and social abilities in a Christian environment. Through the Montessori technique of learning, children are academically and socially prepared for elementary school. A latchkey program also is available for ages six through 12.

The Livonia Family YMCA offers a variety of services to members of the community. There is a fitness center, gymnasium, and swimming pool. Classes are offered in such areas as aerobics, aikido, aquatics, basketball, gymnastics, pilates, soccer, tennis, and yoga.

The Macomb Family YMCA offers a variety of services to members of the community. There is a fitness center, gymnasium, and swimming pool. Classes are offered in such areas as aerobics, aikido, aquatics, basketball, gymnastics, pilates, soccer, tennis, guitar, and yoga.

Montessori Children's Academy has a child care program in addition to toddler, primary, and elementary classes.

The school's primary curriculum features developmental hands-on material for children ages two to six. Its elementary curriculum includes botany, creative writing, geography, grammar, history, language-penmanship, reading, spelling, zoology, and more. Art and music activities are offered to all students. Before and afterschool care is available.

The Warren Family YMCA offers a variety of services to members of the community. There is a fitness center, gymnasium, and running track. This branch of the Y also has a babysitting program.

Classes are offered in such areas as aerobics, basketball, gymnastics, pilates, and yoga. There is also a preschool enrichment class.

Through its programs and services for women and children, the YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit works to eliminate racism and empower women. The organization addresses a variety of basic, immediate needs for safety, shelter, food, and clothing, as well as longer term needs for affordable housing, quality child care, and preschool.

This branch of the YWCA offers outreach programs, including afterschool care, for young people throughout Detroit, and works directly with the Cornerstone Schools and the Detroit Academy of the Arts and Sciences. Day camps are offered during summer and other school breaks.

Parties: A large banquet room and garden area are available to rent for parties or other gatherings.

Membership: Family Membership is $75/year and includes one or both parents and children. Adult Membership is $40/year, Student Membership (for ages 18-21 and in school) is $30, and Youth Membership is $20/year.