Northville First Care

Northville First Care is a state-licensed daycare in Northville, Michigan, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old with full and part-time care. The center offers structured classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten readiness, emphasizing a play-based curriculum that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Rooted in a Christian environment, the staff is committed to creating a safe, loving, and nurturing home-away-from-home where children learn, love, laugh, play, and pray. The center has served the Northville community since opening in April 1997, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Founded by the First United Methodist Church of Northville, the center was established to meet a local need for quality child care while reflecting the congregation’s values of service and community care. The program emphasizes low teacher-to-child ratios to ensure individual attention, a clean and secure environment, and a philosophy that respects each child’s unique pace and development. The center views families as essential partners in a child’s growth and fosters a strong sense of belonging and self-worth in every child.

Located at 777 Eight Mile West in Northville, the center sits just a short drive from several local landmarks. It is about 0.2 miles from West 8 Mile Road and approximately 0.4 miles from Lexington Commons park, the Northville Swim Club, Cooke School, and Our Lady of Victory School. These nearby institutions reflect the family-oriented character of the surrounding neighborhood.

With a perfect 5.00 rating and a strong reputation for consistent, compassionate care, Northville First Care is recognized as a trusted provider in the community. Parents consistently praise the center’s stability, safety, and the warmth of its staff. The combination of faith-based values, developmental focus, and long-standing presence makes it a cornerstone of early childhood education in Northville.