The teachers and staff at Kalamazoo KinderCare are passionate about the children and the families.
In our center you will find many long term teachers.
The majority of our teachers have their Childhood Development Associate's while others hold degrees in related fields.
Our company supports our desire to grow as educators, providing us with biannual opportunities to grow as educators.
At KinderCare, we all share the same passion-providing a nurturing environment.
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
1987
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to West Main KinderCare located in Kalamazoo, MI. near Western Michigan University. We believe there is nothing more important then developing the whole child and creating a world of learners.
- Our center offers a secured entrance with a keypad entry system, fenced playgrounds, and of our staff members are trained with CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State assistance, NACCRA, DHS Drop in and Part time available for all ages and would be 5 hours or less
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Main KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Main KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Main KinderCare located?
West Main KinderCare is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 2 other private schools located in Westwood.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to West Main KinderCare is Reformed Heritage Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
3.7 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
9305 miles
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
9305 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
9305.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Willow St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
9307.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
9307.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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