pals resources

childcare

• U-M Students with Children - U-M resource for finding preschools, daycare, childcare, and day camps for kids
• U-M Students with Children - U-M resource for finding preschools, daycare, childcare, and day camps for kids
• U-M Early Childhood Education & Care - Part-time or full-time daycare/preschool for ages 0-5
• Care.com - Find caregivers in your area, call their references, review background checks, and interview before hiring
• U-M Kids Care at Home - Back up daycare for U-M students, subsidized based on household income
• U-M Student Caregiver Resources

classes

• Ann Arbor Public Library - There are 5 public libraries in Ann Arbor offering lots of free events and classes for babies and kids of all ages. Please check the website for locations and times.
• First Steps - Play groups, music classes, baby and me, and exercise classes for ages 0-5
• YMCA - Swim lessons, dance lessons, and sports programs for kids, parent/toddler and prenatal classes
• Community Music School of Ann Arbor - Classes, day camps, and private music lessons for kids
• Singing Smart (baby sign language for hearing infants and toddlers) - Free parent-child preview class. Contact Kathy Brady, certified instructor (and Ross Partner alum).

SCHOOLS AND SPORTS

• Ann Arbor Children - Daycare, preschools, and public schools, charter schools, and private schools in Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor Public Schools - Schools, calendar, and how to enroll
• Ann Arbor City Guide to Neighborhoods - Provides a description of public schools and their neighborhoods
• Trulia - Search for rentals or homes for sale, can filter by specific neighborhood/school

stores

• Once Upon a Child - Gently used clothes, toys, and gear
• Elephant Ears - Children's boutique featuring unique clothing and products for babies and kids
• The Little Seedling - Clothing and gear for babies. Offers a free cloth diapering workshop.

social

• Ann Arbor with Kids  - Follow on Twitter or Facebook for current events and articles.
• Ann Arbor Parents Meet-up - Get connected with other parents or join a play group with kids of similar ages that fits your schedule.

TOP PARKS

• Gallup Park – Excellent play equipment located near the water, for all ages - additional link for more information
• County Farm Park – Play equipment, walking trails and community gardens
• Lillie Park – Nice playground, open spaces, walking trail to a long bridge over the water.
• Island Park – Unique park with a small playground on the "island".

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – Great activities for kids of all ages (they even have a pre-school room). Highly recommend getting their annual membership!
• Briarwood Children's Play Area – Small area for toddlers to play outside of Von Maur.
• 2|42 Community Church Playground – This is a great cold day stop! Wonderful playground for all ages and free to the community. They also have a coffee shop within the facility.
• Jungle Java – Indoor playground located in Canton. $12/child, 2 & up.
• Chelsea Tree House – Indoor playground located in Chelsea. $10/child, 2 & up.

FALL FESTIVITIES

• Three Cedars Farm – Located in Northville, pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. They also do a "Country Christmas" in the winter.
• DeBuck's Corn Maze – This one is great for toddlers, lots of area to roam! Also located in Bellville, pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo.
• Wiards – Located in Ypsilanti, county fair type atmosphere with so much to do!

Summer splash

• Plymouth Sprayscape - Free, great for little ones. Located in Plymouth.
• Independence Lake Park - This fun park has a new Spray Zone which is a huge hit for all kids. Located in Whitmore Lake.
• Rolling Hills Park - Features a wave pool, water slides, lazy river, and waterfalls
• Canton Splash Park – Great for little ones, has a park close by as well

additional resources

• Babysitting Rates Calculator - Not sure what to pay your babysitter? This tool will suggest a rate based on location, number of kids, and experience
• Ann Arbor Family Press - News source for families in Ann Arbor, including guides to the area, events, and resources
• Ann Arbor with Kids – Excellent resources for all top activities in Ann Arbor, consistently updated

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