Oakland Early Learning Center in Portage, Michigan

Where young learners are nurtured, inspired, and encouraged to grow!

Oakland Early Learning Center (formerly Oakland Child Development Center) provides high-quality childcare and early learning for children from birth through age 12. Located on the cozy, wooded Oakland Campus in Portage, Michigan, we offer a warm, family-centered environment grounded in care, curiosity, and whole-child development.

Schedule a tour to experience the environment, meet our dedicated staff, and see why families trust Oakland Early Learning Center.

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A Trusted Early Learning Center Serving Portage Families

Oakland Early Learning Center has been a trusted part of the Portage community since 1998. Formerly the Oakland Child Development Center, our program continues a long-standing tradition of nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood education in a welcoming setting.

We serve families with full-day care for infants through preschoolers, as well as before- and after-school care, summer programs, and school break care for older children. Our dedicated staff and small-campus feel create a sense of belonging that supports each child’s growth and confidence.

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What Sets Us Apart

Family-oriented, welcoming atmosphere

Long-tenured, deeply committed staff

Cozy campus with a fenced playground and wooded surroundings

Open-concepts building design promoting safety and connection

Developmentally appropriate, whole-child learning approach

Extended hours and flexible scheduling for working families

Conveniently located next to Oakland Academy for families with siblings attending elementary

"The entire Oakland staff is amazing! They do everything they can to make all the kiddos feel loved and cared for when we can't be there. I highly recommend this center! Thank you for your love and care. We really appreciate you!"

- Oakland Parent

"Oakland has wonderful, loving and caring staff. Our children had wondeful care. The staff had always had our children's best interest at heart. We knew it was a wonderful place when the kids did not want to leave for the evening."

- Oakland Parent

Located on the Oakland Campus in Portage, MI

Come in for a tour!

We encourage all families to begin the enrollment process with an in-person tour. Visiting the center, meeting our teachers, and seeing our classrooms helps families feel confident in choosing the right early learning environment for their child.

Oakland Early Learning Center is located on the wooded Oakland Campus in Portage, Michigan. Our calm, secure environment supports exploration, connection, and whole-child development while remaining conveniently located for local families.

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