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 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day Holiday | January 1st, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 20th, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | May 26th, 2025 |
| Juneteenth | June 19th, 2025 |
| Independence Day | July 4th, 2025 |
| Staff In-Service Days | August 27th-29th, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1st, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | November 26th-28th, 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | December 22nd-31st, 2025 / January 1st-2nd, 2026 |
| Note: Centers will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026 |
Earth Friendly Practices
At Gretchen’s House, promoting physical health and caring for the environment are principles on which our curriculum is centered.