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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to Gilden Woods Portage! Our daycare and preschool center is located at 1518 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. We are conveniently located near E Centre Ave and Portage Rd, making us a trusted choice for families throughout Portage, Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, and Mattawan.
Our early education programs include Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before- and After-School Clubs. We offer flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and Summer Camp. We also offer the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Michigan's free Pre-K program for eligible four-year-olds. For school-agers, we provide bus transportation to and from 12th St. Elementary, Lake Center Elementary, and Portage Central Elementary. Children can also enjoy a variety of enrichment programs such as Music, Spanish, and Soccer, which encourage creativity, language development, movement, and confidence.
Our teaching team brings over 75 years of combined experience and holds strong early-childhood qualifications, including CPR and First Aid Certifications, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor’s Degree in Family Child Development.
Families value the warm, welcoming environment we’ve built, where everyone feels part of a caring community. They also appreciate our family feeding/breastfeeding room, offering comfort and support to nursing parents. We keep families connected throughout the day with SproutAbout, our family communication app that provides livestreaming video, photos, videos and real-time care updates.
Schedule a tour and discover why so many families choose Gilden Woods Portage, MI for their early learning journey.
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.
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.
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Meet Our Staff
Katey Jordan, Director
Education: Infant/Toddler CDA; Currently enrolled in Associates Program for Early Childhood Education at Kellogg Community College
Certifications: First Aid/CPR; Health and Safety Training; Infant Safe Sleep/SIDS Training
Since 2009, I've been dedicated to helping children learn, grow and shine. As an Early Childhood Education Program Director, I create safe, fun and engaging spaces where kids feel valued and excited to explore. Partnering with families and leading a caring team, I make sure every day is filled with laughter, creativity and meaningful learning - from morning drop-off to afternoon-pickup. We can't wait to meet you!
Meet Our Staff
Allysa Baldwin, Assistant Director
Education: Associate's in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR/First Aid; Health and Safety Training; Infant Safe Sleep/SIDS Training
As the Assistant Director of our school, I support our programs with a passion for creating safe, inspiring spaces where children thrive. I work closely with staff, families, and our director to ensure high-quality care, engaging learning and joyful experiences every day. My goal is to help each child feel valued, supported, and excited to explore from the moment they arrive to the moment they go home.
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