Allen Creek Preschool

Allen Creek Preschool gives children the freedom to engage with a wide array of materials in a flexible space as an essential part of each child’s experience. The program describes itself as a true partnership between teachers, children, and families, with small classes and dedicated, experienced teachers who empower children to take charge of their own learning path. Allen Creek Preschool welcomes children and families from all ethnic, racial, religious, or national backgrounds and diverse family structures.

• Ages: 2–5 years old

Allen Creek Preschool states that learning is a deeply collaborative project and that it works to understand the full picture of every child’s development, including the school environment, the child’s family, and the greater shared Ann Arbor community. The program also notes that parent groups and support from family consultants are part of the experience.

Parents describe Allen Creek Preschool as giving specialized attention to each student while making students and parents feel part of a larger community. Alumni parents report that the preschool cares about academic, social, and emotional development, and that their children benefited from their time there and formed lasting friendships with other families. Other parents describe developmental leaps during the 3’s and 4’s programs, and say that parent groups and support from family consultants increased their confidence as parents. One family notes that Allen Creek Preschool was sensitive to their child’s separation issues and worked with them to address these concerns in a way that was important to the family.

Last updated January 5, 2026.