Oakland Community College has five state licensed children's centers. All five centers provide child care for preschool aged children. The Auburn Hills Center provides child care for infants and toddlers as well. For questions regarding registration, contact the individual Children’s Center listed on the back page, by phone or in person.

Philosophy

Oakland Community College Children’s Centers are dedicated to providing quality child care for the students and families we serve. We recognize, encourage and respect each child’s individual diverse background. We guarantee a safe, healthy and developmentally sound program for all children.

Program Goals

Through developmentally appropriate practices each center promotes emotional, social, physical and cognitive development for every child. Every child becomes an active participant by exploring the educational environment the centers offer.

We Provide

• Affordable child care.
• Fully licensed and state regulated centers.
• Enrichment programs which include learning experiences such as:
  • Art activities
  • Group time
  • Emergent Literacy Activities
  • Free play
  • Special holiday events
• Nutritional snacks.
• Degreed staff with first aid and CPR certification.
• Excellent child to staff ratio.

Infant/Toddler/Pre-School Center:

Auburn Hills
Infants = 6 months to 1 year, Toddlers = 1 year up to 2^1/2 years, Pre-School = 2^1/2 years to 6 years

Pre-School Centers:

Auburn Hills, Highland Lakes, Orchard Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield - 2^1/2 to 6 years (toilet-trained)