1580 Dhu Varren
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734.821.2800
Open: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Programs: Full-day care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; morning preschool; full and half-day young fives; After school care for schoolage children from Thurston, Northside Steam and Logan Elementary Schools; Summer Camp for schoolage children.
History: Gretchen’s House-Dhu Varren opened October 1, 2003. This site provided Gretchen and her team of designers an opportunity to vary the themes used in the Oak Valley center. While keeping the home-like, cozy feeling with several “pods” of classrooms (each centered around their own living space and kitchen), use of different building materials and interior design, along with a central gathering place, give this center its own identity. New “wet room” play spaces in most classrooms will allow for indoor, messy play year-round. This center is located adjacent to several newer neighborhoods and across the street from City of Ann Arbor parkland.
Meet the Director:
Shannon Peitz has been working at Gretchen’s House since May of 2013. Previously she was a Director for 16 years at a center in Canton, Michigan. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of science degree in Elementary Education from State University of New York College at Fredonia. Shannon has been married for 24 years and has two wonderful boys ages 15 and 19 who keep them very busy with college and high school hockey and baseball. In her free time she trains for half and full marathons and is working to complete her Masters.
Center Inquiry
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If you have any questions regarding enrollment or would like a tour at this Center, please contact Our Administrative Offices via email or phone: 734.761.2576
(We will not share your information with anyone, ever.) We are usually able to respond to inquiries within one business day. Thanks for your interest in Gretchen’s House!