Current Families
Welcome to
Gretchen’s House
Gretchen’s House is a locally owned and operated family of seven childcare centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite centers in Ypsilanti, and Houghton. We have been providing child development programs for infants through school-age children since 1985.
Family Handbook
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Policies
Our policies are developed with families’ and staffers’ well-being as our primary objective.
Gear
Children who ride vehicles with wheels at the center are required to wear a personally fitted bike helmet.
Calendar
Child care will be provided year round, Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions when the center will be closed:
| Holiday | Date Observed |
|---|---|
| 2025 Winter Holidays | December 22nd-31st, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day Holiday | January 1st & 2nd, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 19th, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25th, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | June 19th, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 3rd, 2026 |
| Staff In-Service Days | September 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7th, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | November 25th - 27th, 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | December 23nd-31st, 2026 / January 1st, 2027 |
| Note: Centers will reopen on Monday, January 4th, 2027 |
Earth Friendly Practices
At Gretchen’s House, promoting physical health and caring for the environment are principles on which our curriculum is centered.