This is a hidden gem in the midtown Detroit neighborhood, open to the public, not just Henry Ford Hospital employees. My daughter is about to turn one and she has been going since she was three months old. She has absolutely thrived in this loving, nurturing, clean, safe and educational environment. The teachers are wonderful and communicate so well with the parents in meeting your personal needs for food, schedules and philosophy on how to raise your child. I walked into the classroom the other day (you can drop in any time) and the older infants were doing a science experiment with baking soda, vinegar and food coloring (the old volcano experiment). How cool is that?! It was carefully supervised, but they are always doing cool stuff like this: the sensory table full of miniature squashes and pumpkins and shredded paper, the bubble machine, reading stories, singing songs with Ms. Maria, taking a buggy ride outside (there is an adorable six seat buggy for the babies), the turtle pond full of balls, I could go on… This is a really special place. I'm so glad I found it. They also make life easy for parents by offering a breakfast, hot lunch and two snacks. They have great hours as well, from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. You simply can't beat it.
