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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to Childtime of Southfield, where children learn and grow in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. Our school is located behind Providence Hospital in the secondary hospital parking lot off JL Hudson Drive and is conveniently located off Northwestern Hwy. We proudly serve families in Oak Park, Berkley, Royal Oak, and Detroit. We are a NAEYC accredited childcare center, meeting nationally recognized standards for high-quality early childhood education.
We offer full-time, part-time, drop-in care, and Summer Camp for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Our programs include Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, and Pre-K. We also offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for eligible Pre-K families. Children can also enjoy enrichment programs in Gymnastics, Spanish, and Soccer.
Our team brings more than 210 years of combined experience and is highly qualified, with Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials, Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education, and CPR & First Aid Certifications.
We provide a variety of healthy meal and snack options and encourage children to explore and try new foods as part of their daily routine. Your child’s safety comes first. Our rigorous health and safety standards provide a secure, supportive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. Parents also have access to live streaming video, along with real-time photos, videos, and care updates through our exclusive mobile app, SproutAbout.
Schedule a tour so we can show you what makes Childtime of Southfield, MI such a special place for early learning.
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GSRP Provider
Free Pre-K in MI
The state-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) offers free Pre-K to families. Is your child eligible? Ask your local school director today.
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Open a window to your child’s day.
SproutAbout®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.
Learn MoreLearn About Electives
For an additional fee, go beyond regular classroom learning experiences with our enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs exploring a variety of activities. We offer:
Gymnastics, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Meet Our Staff
Melissa Fowlkes, Director
Education: M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Walden University; B.S. in Child Development from Central Michigan University
Certifications: First Aid and CPR Infant, Child, and Adult; Coursework Completed Towards Teaching Adults; Post Masters Certificate
My passion for learning and making a positive impact in the lives of young children make being a director at Childtime a dream job! I enjoy watching our children grow and develop. Establishing and maintaining a relationship with our families and community neighbors is very important to me.
Meet Our Staff
Shamya Howell, Assistant Director
Education: B.S. in Child Care Management; A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: First Aid and CPR for Infant, Child and Adult
I have a passion for working in the child care field! I love making a difference in the lives of young children. I enjoy partnering with the parents to provide the best learning environment for the children. My other interests are loving on my baby girl and going on outings with my fiancé!
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We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!
