The staff at KinderCare is very friendly, and loves children.
We have two employees who have been with the company for over 24 years.
All staff is excited to meet new families and welcome them into the center. The center is accredited through NAC.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Finding the perfect fit for your family doesn't have to be a difficult task. At KinderCare Learning Center in Portage, Michigan we believe in building strong and lasting relationships with our families, where parents feel a sense of "family" when picking up or dropping off their child. We pride ourselves in offering a phenomenal curriculum based on the CORE learning standards that are so important for today's child. If you are looking for a sense of community, where teachers lead with their heart and with purpose and passion, then please stop by for a tour today.
- Our center offers CPR/First Aid Blood Borne Pathogen training, Monthly Fire Drills, Fenced in playground, and Secured lock door.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- DHS
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Portage KinderCare?
The application deadline for Portage KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Portage KinderCare is Hackett Catholic Prep (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
3.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Gift Of Grace Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
7135 Veronica St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 365-5775
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 365-5775
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 8 students
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