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Celebrating 40 Years

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About Us

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Celebrating 40 Years

Leaders in doing what's best for children

About Us

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Celebrating 40 Years

Leaders in doing what's best for children

About Us

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Celebrating 40 Years

Leaders in doing what's best for children

About Us

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Gretchen’s House is a locally owned and operated family of nine early learning childcare centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite centers in Ypsilanti, Marquette and Houghton. We have been providing child development programs for infants through school-age children since 1982.

Our programs are licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Gretchen’s House has a partnership with the HighScope Educational Research Foundation. We implement the HighScope curriculum in all of our centers. Our philosophy is centered on the principle that children learn by doing. Our teachers provide engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage children to become confident, competent, life-long learners.

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Lisa's Family Testimonial

We moved our three year-old to GH from another center. Within one year, we saw phenomenal improvements in his language, social-emotional, and independent living skills (e.g., table manners, toilet training, getting dressed). We love the frequent teacher check-ins and the convenient daily hot lunch program. Overall, our experience with GH has exceeded our expectations.

Lisa, Oak Valley

Mary's Family Testimonial

“My 2 year old son attends twice a week. He loves it there and asks to see the teachers on days that he is not in class. He loves the outdoor space at the center. We would 100% recommend Gretchen’s House to anyone looking for childcare.”

Mary A. Dexter, MI

Kelly's Family Testimonial

Gretchen's House - Traver has been such a tremendous gift to our three kids. Over the past four years, our family has grown to love and appreciate the committed staff and teachers and play-based approach in the classrooms. It's a bonus that our grade school child can walk over to GH after school with all the other kids attending after-care at Traver.

Kelly C, Traver

Emily's Family Testimonial

As an educator and literacy specialist of 15 years, I have been so impressed by the way that my children's teachers have fostered a love of learning in their classrooms. I appreciate that my kids are encouraged to be curious, intellectual, silly, and independent while they grow in a safe and loving environment. What a special place!

Emily W, Mt. Pleasant & Mt. Vernon

Angeline's Family Testimonial

Gretchen's House has been such a gift for our family. In the 6 years since our first child (of three) started at the center, we have never once worried about the care our children have received. We've been so appreciative of the support, guidance, and partnership of the teachers throughout the years and feel strongly that our children received the best care possible.

Angeline B, Dhu Varren

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