Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Troy. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Troy. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Troy. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
First Kids Christian Coop Preschool is a faith-based, cooperative preschool program housed at First United Methodist Church in Troy, operating since 2005 and serving toddlers through Pre-K. The center offers flexible 2-, 3-, or 5-day weekly schedules with extended care from 7 AM to 5 PM, accommodating working families with both morning classes (8:30–11 AM) and a newly added afternoon Pre-K program (12:00–2:30 PM). Its cooperative model emphasizes parent involvement and fosters intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth in a nurturing, inclusive environment—all in a nut-free facility. With no public parent reviews available and limited online documentation, prospective families should verify current programs and staffing directly with the center before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Christian preschool emphasizing a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. Fosters spiritual growth through age-appropriate lessons while promoting intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development.
Programs & activities: New afternoon Pre-K class offered in addition to morning classes; extended/before- and after-care available.
What sets it apart: Morning classes 8:30-11:00 AM Mon-Fri; afternoon Pre-K 12:00-2:30 PM; extended care 7:00-8:30 AM and 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Nut-free facility; follows Troy City Schools calendar; registration fee waived for first eight Founding Families enrolling in the new afternoon Pre-K by July 25, 2026.
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Troy. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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