Welcome to The Aspen House

Coworking

Membership rates for 2025 - 2026 are $250 per household per month and includes up to two adults and their children.

Memberships include:

Unlimited access to first come, first serve coworking space in our space during open hours (M-F 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and the option to reserve meeting space and private call room.

Ability to schedule recurring, flexible, and hourly childcare.

Communal kitchen space with coffee, tea, water, and an assortment of beverages.

Private caring room for breastfeeding, pumping, or feeding your infant.

Classes, events, and practitioner hours held on-site.

Guest day passes ($30/per person) for guests of members to have meetings or work sessions

Please note, because we have on-site children in the same building as our coworking facilities, we require all non-member guests to pre-register, have valid ID, and pass a quick background check. Guest passes should be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.

The Aspen House is your home away from home. A place where you can work, rest, take care of your children, connect, and refresh. Our center is small but mighty, and our memberships are specifically geared to provide a place to co-care all of us.

Our 2025 Memberships are now open. We are a brand new facility and plan to open in early June. All memberships require a $250 non-refundable joining fee.

Childcare

We offer:

Recurring: Upon registration, you may indicate if you’d like a weekly guaranteed child watch spot, for example Mondays and Wednesdays.

Flexible: There is no formal enrollment after you register, and we offer the following scheduling times:

Morning - 2 hour (10 AM to 12 PM)

Half Day - 4 hour (10 AM to 2 PM)

Full Day - 6 hour (10 AM to 4 PM)

Afternoon - 2 hour (2 PM to 4 PM)

Hourly: Book for as little as 2 hours per day up to 6.

Drop In: We offer same day scheduling if availability allows, simply give us a call and we’ll let you know if we can accommodate. We always have additional room for emergencies and the unexpected. Please know we are only a call away if you are experiencing a physical or mental health crisis, if another caregiver fell through, or any emergency requiring somewhere safe for your children. We’re here for you.

Childcare Rates 2025

$16 per hour for first child

$14 per hour for any additional children

25% off for 3+ children

  • Is The Aspen House a daycare?
    No, we are not a daycare and parents or guardians must remain on-site at all times while their children are in our care.

    Who are your care providers?

    We have 2 on-site child care providers at all times to maintain an adult to child ratio of 1:4. Your child will have a primary leader for their age group (Under 12 months, 12 months to 24 months, 24 months to 36 months, and 3 and 4 year olds. Our care givers have a minimum education requirement of an associates degree in Early Childhood Education or comparable experience.

    What is your center teaching philosophy?

    We are not a daycare or preschool, and do not offer a structured curriculum. We are a play-based center and have a balance of child-led exploration and discovery as well as group activities and special visitors (our local librarians for example!). We offer lots of outdoor and nature based free play.

    Can anyone book child watch services at The Aspen House?

    No, only families who use our coworking space may book childcare

    What ages do you offer child watch services for?

    The Aspen House is recommended for children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years old. We highly recommend that if your child will be 4 by December 1, 2025 that you check our our areas many preschools that offer free tuition through GRSP. Infants under 3 months of age are welcome to come with their parents, and we offer a co-caring room that is a workspace that is also infant friendly, complete with baby bouncers.

    What are drop off and pick up times?

    We are open 10 AM to 4 PM with three time blocks available. (2 hour, 10 AM to 12 PM, 4 hour 10 AM to 2 PM, and 6 hour 10 AM to 4 PM)

    Children can be dropped off no more than 5 minutes before their scheduled care starts.

    Please pick up your child no later than 5 minutes after their scheduled child care ends.

    Do you offer snacks or drinks?

    We will provide two snacks daily to children at 10:30 AM and 3 PM. Snacks are nut free. If your child has any additional allergies or food preferences please send them with a single serving snack for any applicable times they will be in care. If your child is staying during lunch, please pack them a cold lunch - you are also welcome to join them for lunchtime from 12:00 - 12:30 PM.

    • If a child is inconsolable, parents will be notified and asked to return to the childcare room to assist the staff.

    • Please bring your child to the restroom or change diapers prior to drop-in.

    What is your daily routine?

    Our daily routine is consistent throughout the week. In general our daily routine is:

    10 AM: Arrival and free play

    10:30 AM: Snack

    11 AM: Head outside

    12 PM: Lunch

    12:30 PM: Storytime

    1 PM: Rest and quiet time

    2 PM: Outside Time

    3 PM: Snack

    3:30 PM: Free Play and Pick Up

    Do you go outside?

    We go outside every day, rain or shine! We will either play in our outdoor space next to the building, or take a walk down the Leelanau Trail to Leo Creek Preserve, which has beautiful trails, shallow creek shores, and an expansive garden. Please dress your children in easy on./easy off clothes that can get dirty and appropriate footwear.

    What do I need to bring?

    We ask all children to bring a daypack with diapers or underwear, wipes, extra sets of clothing, extra socks and shoes, and weather appropriate gear. All clothing, backpacks, water bottles, and shoes should be clearly labeled. For safety and hygienic reasons we ask that you refrain from bringing in your child’s own personal toys.