82 Daycare Centers in Lansing, Michigan
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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lansing
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Miller Rd. Head Start4.64 score4.8(20)
3000 W. Miller Rd., Lansing, MI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 100 children
Miller Rd. Head Start, operated through Kingdom Ministries church in Lansing, receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring teachers and staff, welcoming environment, and quality care provided to children in the Head Start program.
Loving and non-judgmental staffwelcoming atmospherecaring teacherschildren enjoy attending - 2Our Savior Lutheran School4.64 score4.9(12)
7910 E. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 111 children
Our Savior Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality education, and strong Christian environment. Parents highlight small class sizes, attentive teachers, and well-organized programs. The facility is noted for preparing students academically and spiritually while fostering community involvement.
caring and dedicated teacherssmall class sizesstrong Christian foundationgood teacher-student ratios - 3Liz'S Breadcrumbs Daycare4.5 score5(5)
1518 S. Washington Street, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Liz's Breadcrumbs Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong leadership, educational enrichment activities, and affordable pricing. The daycare creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure and develop socially and academically.
Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and patient teachersresponsive to children's needsstrong leadership - 4Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site4.48 score4.6(20)
3118 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across their daycare, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is particularly valued for its convenience and flexibility in supporting working families.
Caring and friendly staffstrong director communicationconvenient before/after school care at multiple locationssummer camp programs - 5Caterpillar Corner Lyons Site4.48 score4.6(20)
2901 Lyons Avenue, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Corner for excellent staff, strong communication, and flexible care options including before/after school programs and summer camps. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility is noted for being accommodating to working families and accepting DHS assistance.
Friendly and caring staffexcellent director communicationflexible before/after school care at multiple school locationssummer camp programs - 6Caterpillar Corner Reo Site4.48 score4.6(20)
1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Caterpillar Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all service types. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong communication, and quality programming for infants through school-age children. The facility is particularly valued for before/after school care and summer camp options that support working families.
Caring and friendly staffexcellent communicationaccommodating to family needsmultiple location options at schools - 7Helping Hands Christian Learning Center4.23 score4.4(7)
2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Helping Hands Christian Learning Center in Lansing receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient school transportation services. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about staff inexperience, lack of professionalism, and a serious incident involving child injury and facility negligence.
Loving and caring staffstrong educational programsschool transportation servicesfamily-like atmosphere - 8Small Folks Development Center INC.4.22 score4.4(6)
3140 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Small Folks Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and children's developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns about isolation of a child as punishment and lack of communication with parents about the incident.
Staff treat children with genuine care and affectionstrong developmental and speech progresschildren enjoy attendingteachers are supportive and relatable - 9Baker/Donora Head Start4.2 score4.4(5)
840 Baker Street, Lansing, MI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 38 children
Parents speak very highly of Baker/Donora Head Start, with all reviewers giving ratings of 4-5 stars. They praise the teachers and the program's educational and emotional benefits for preschool students. One parent emphasizes the long-term advantages of Head Start enrollment and encourages early application.
Amazing teachersgood for preschool studentssupports emotional growthprovides educational advantage - 10Emanuel Lutheran Daycare Center4.19 score4.3(9)
1001 N. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Emanuel Lutheran Daycare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the kind and creative staff, community atmosphere, and use of technology to share updates about their children. However, the facility also received criticism related to broader church community engagement concerns rather than daycare-specific operations.
Kind and creative staffup-to-date technology/app for parent communicationwelcoming communityChrist-centered environment
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Highest rated daycares in Lansing based on parent reviews
Miller Rd. Head Start
3000 W. Miller Rd., Lansing, MI
Miller Rd. Head Start, operated through Kingdom Ministries church in Lansing, receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring teachers and staff, welcoming environment, and quality care provided to children in the Head Start program.
Our Savior Lutheran School
7910 E. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI
Our Savior Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality education, and strong Christian environment. Parents highlight small class sizes, attentive teachers, and well-organized programs. The facility is noted for preparing students academically and spiritually while fostering community involvement.
Liz'S Breadcrumbs Daycare
1518 S. Washington Street, Lansing, MI
Liz's Breadcrumbs Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong leadership, educational enrichment activities, and affordable pricing. The daycare creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure and develop socially and academically.
Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site
3118 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI
Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across their daycare, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is particularly valued for its convenience and flexibility in supporting working families.
Caterpillar Corner Lyons Site
2901 Lyons Avenue, Lansing, MI
Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Corner for excellent staff, strong communication, and flexible care options including before/after school programs and summer camps. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility is noted for being accommodating to working families and accepting DHS assistance.
Caterpillar Corner Reo Site
1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI
Caterpillar Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all service types. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong communication, and quality programming for infants through school-age children. The facility is particularly valued for before/after school care and summer camp options that support working families.
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There are 82 daycare centers in Lansing, Michigan. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lansing, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Maplehill Head Start has mixed reviews with significant concerns about child safety and behavior management. While some parents praise individual teachers and academic instruction, others report bullying, inadequate supervision, lack of parent communication about incidents, and overly strict illness policies.
- Address
- 640 Maplehill Avenue, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 882-5025
PAM'S ACADEMY OF CHAMPIONS receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, child development outcomes, and teaching staff. Negative reviews criticize the director Pam's professionalism, business practices, and handling of payment disputes.
- Address
- 1205 Pierce Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 394-2333
Pam's Preschool Program receives highly polarized reviews. Parents praise the curriculum, teaching staff, and child development outcomes, but multiple parents report serious concerns about the owner's business practices, professionalism, and treatment of families, particularly those receiving state assistance.
- Address
- 1113 Pierce Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 394-2333
- Address
- 310 Elmwood Drive, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 321-4676
Happy Elephant Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication from director Kelly, engaging curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and show developmental progress.
- Address
- 3325 Aurelius, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 882-6602
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- 2645 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 882-6866
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- 3122 N. Turner St., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 702-3892
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- 3830 Rosemont Ave, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 882-6631
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- 221 Huron St, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-3391
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- 2000 Lewton Place, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-1460
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- 2924 Newark Ave, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 827-2282
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- 401 E. Gier St., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-5153
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- 5217 Wexford Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-4780
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- 1527 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 487-3249
This appears to be a corporate office location rather than an actual daycare facility. Most reviews praise the clean facility and company's charitable work, but one customer reported serious issues with financial processing and refund delays.
- Address
- 2 Corporate Way, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 349-2364
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- 2320 Post Oak Lane, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 889-5348
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- 333 E. Miller Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-1710
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- 827 Kendon Dr., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 827-9666
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- 2100 W St Joseph Street, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 482-9191
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- 305 S. Canal, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 925-5580
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- 2801 Cumberland Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-1280
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- 5217 Wexford Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 827-9666
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- 4433 W Willow, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 853-0744
- Address
- 2801 Cumberland Road, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 325-6242
The YMCA Child Care Center in Lansing has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, praising the caring and attentive staff, good communication, and developmental benefits. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate nutrition, behavioral issues, frequent illness outbreaks, and staffing shortages. The majority of feedback indicates a family-oriented environment where children thrive, though one dissatisfied family experienced the opposite.
- Address
- 900 Long Blvd, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 927-9638
- Address
- 5330 Saint Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 321-5565
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- 2320 Post Oak Ln., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-3391
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- 2901 Lyons Ave., Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 755-1480
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- 6816 Delta River Drive, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 925-5641
- Address
- 2000 Lewton Place, Lansing, MI
- Phone
- (517) 827-9666
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