Best Daycare Centers in Rockford, MI
Compare 19 daycare centers in Rockford. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Rockford, Michigan at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 64
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Rockford has 19 licensed daycares with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49341 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockford
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.
- 1Christ Our Savior Lutheran Pschl4.56 score4.7(20)
4610 Belding Road Ne, Rockford, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 44 children
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring teachers, Christ-centered curriculum, strong parent-teacher communication, and well-rounded activities that help children build confidence and social skills.
Caring and attentive teachersChrist-centered learningexcellent parent-teacher communicationdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum - 2Appletree Christian Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
6765 Courtland Dr. Ne, Rockford, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 172 children
Parents consistently praise APPLETREE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER in Rockford for excellent communication, caring staff, and engaging curriculum. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's hands-on learning approach, daily photo/video updates, and welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
Excellent daily communication with detailed updates and photos/videoswarm and friendly staffstructured learning environment with hands-on activitiesspecial events like field trips and parent involvement activities - 3Creative Child Care Center4.21 score4.3(12)
11560 Holmden Court, Rockford, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Creative Child Care Center in Rockford, Michigan receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, friendly staff, clean facility, structured activities, and safe environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident in their child's care and development.
Caring and friendly staffclean facilitysafe environmentstructured daily schedule - 4Tender Care Learning Center4 score4(6)
4635 - 14 Mile Rd., Rockford, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Tender Care Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising staff engagement, enrichment activities, and competitive pricing. However, two negative reviews highlight past concerns about inflexible meal policies and a recent enrollment confirmation issue.
Invested and caring staffdiverse daily activities and outdoor timeenrichment specialists (musicsoccer)
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Rockford
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Rockford, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Rockford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49341 | 19 | 4.6 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Rockford (20–208 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Rockford based on parent reviews
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Pschl
4610 Belding Road Ne, Rockford, MI
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring teachers, Christ-centered curriculum, strong parent-teacher communication, and well-rounded activities that help children build confidence and social skills.
Appletree Christian Learning Center
6765 Courtland Dr. Ne, Rockford, MI
Parents consistently praise APPLETREE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER in Rockford for excellent communication, caring staff, and engaging curriculum. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's hands-on learning approach, daily photo/video updates, and welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
St Peters Lutheran Pre School
310 E Division St Ne, Rockford, MI
One parent describes the preschool as an outstanding academic and spiritual environment with a caring staff and smaller class sizes that foster a family-like atmosphere. Another reviewer highlights the amazing staff and great curriculum.
Wee Folk Rockford C C Ctr INC
723 Byrne Industrial Drive, Rockford, MI
Parents highlight a welcoming environment with clean facilities and happy staff, noting that teachers are accessible and responsive through a user-friendly app that provides real-time updates on child care activities. Reviewers appreciate the quality of care and their children's enjoyment, finding the slight commute worthwhile for the peace of mind provided by such attentive communication.
Creative Child Care Center
11560 Holmden Court, Rockford, MI
Creative Child Care Center in Rockford, Michigan receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, friendly staff, clean facility, structured activities, and safe environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident in their child's care and development.
Tender Care Learning Center
4635 - 14 Mile Rd., Rockford, MI
Tender Care Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising staff engagement, enrichment activities, and competitive pricing. However, two negative reviews highlight past concerns about inflexible meal policies and a recent enrollment confirmation issue.
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Daycare Centers in Rockford, Michigan
There are 19 daycare centers in Rockford, Michigan. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Rockford have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.77 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Rockford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Rockford
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One parent describes the preschool as an outstanding academic and spiritual environment with a caring staff and smaller class sizes that foster a family-like atmosphere. Another reviewer highlights the amazing staff and great curriculum.
- Address
- 310 E Division St Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 866-3700
- Address
- 3233 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 866-8500
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring teachers, Christ-centered curriculum, strong parent-teacher communication, and well-rounded activities that help children build confidence and social skills.
- Address
- 4610 Belding Road Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 866-1881
Parents highlight a welcoming environment with clean facilities and happy staff, noting that teachers are accessible and responsive through a user-friendly app that provides real-time updates on child care activities. Reviewers appreciate the quality of care and their children's enjoyment, finding the slight commute worthwhile for the peace of mind provided by such attentive communication.
- Address
- 723 Byrne Industrial Drive, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 866-4740
Parents consistently praise APPLETREE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER in Rockford for excellent communication, caring staff, and engaging curriculum. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's hands-on learning approach, daily photo/video updates, and welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
- Address
- 6765 Courtland Dr. Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 874-5437
Creative Child Care Center in Rockford, Michigan receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, friendly staff, clean facility, structured activities, and safe environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident in their child's care and development.
- Address
- 11560 Holmden Court, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 754-1868
Tender Care Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising staff engagement, enrichment activities, and competitive pricing. However, two negative reviews highlight past concerns about inflexible meal policies and a recent enrollment confirmation issue.
- Address
- 4635 - 14 Mile Rd., Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 696-1994
- Address
- 8100 Courtland Drive, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6342
- Address
- 6060 Belding Road, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 574-6400
- Address
- 4865 Eleven Mile Road Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 866-2427
- Address
- 6350 Courtland Drive, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6346
- Address
- 3900 Kroes Street, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6374
- Address
- 156 Lewis Street, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6560
- Address
- 4894 Sturgis Ave Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6344
- Address
- 8100 Courtland Drive, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 447-5683
- Address
- 4100 Kroes Street Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6560
- Address
- 350 N Main Street, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6560
- Address
- 6849 Young Avenue, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6560
- Address
- 405 Summit Ave Ne, Rockford, MI
- Phone
- (616) 863-6560
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities