Best Daycare Centers in Saline, MI
Compare 17 daycare centers in Saline. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Saline, Michigan at a glance
- Daycares
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.12/5
- Parent reviews
- 87
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Saline has 17 licensed daycares with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 48176 with 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Saline
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.
- 1Jellybean Daycare & Preschool4.8 score5(20)
120 W. Willis, Saline, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool in Saline, Michigan receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, and individualized approach to child development. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and their children's academic and social growth during their time there.
Exceptionally clean and well-maintained facilitycompassionate and professional staffindividualized attention to each child's interestsstrong parent-teacher communication - 2Bemis Farms4.56 score4.7(20)
77 W Bemis Road, Saline, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Bemis Farms receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, communicative staff and quality educational programs. Parents appreciate the attention to child development, engaging activities, outdoor play, and convenient services like the school bus and summer camp. Multiple families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and genuinely excited to attend.
Warm and caring staffeducational curriculumdaily communication with parentsoutdoor play and exploration - 3Children'S Creative Learning Center INC.4.4 score4.6(10)
5939 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently praise the teachers, director Nejdiah, and assistant director Jessica for their attentiveness, communication, and individual care of children. One long-term parent expressed concerns about changes following ownership transition, citing religious materials and a security issue.
Caring and professional sta - 4Northstar Montessori East4.15 score4.2(14)
6971 Maple Rd, Saline, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents consistently praise Northstar Montessori East for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality Montessori curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence. Children show measurable academic progress and social-emotional growth, with parents reporting strong kindergarten readiness and lasting family friendships formed through the school community.
caring and supportive teachersMontessori curriculum implementationchild independence and confidence buildingacademic progress - 5Northstar Montessori4.15 score4.2(14)
420 W Russell St, Saline, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Northstar Montessori for its caring, dedicated teachers and genuine implementation of Montessori principles. Children show strong academic progress, independence development, and confidence building across all age groups from infants through preschool. Families report lasting positive relationships with staff and feel their children are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Caring and passionate teachersgenuine Montessori approachstrong academic curriculumchild independence and confidence building
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Saline
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Saline, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Saline zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48176 | 17 | 4.12 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Saline (15–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Saline based on parent reviews
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool
120 W. Willis, Saline, MI
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool in Saline, Michigan receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, and individualized approach to child development. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and their children's academic and social growth during their time there.
Bemis Farms
77 W Bemis Road, Saline, MI
Bemis Farms receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, communicative staff and quality educational programs. Parents appreciate the attention to child development, engaging activities, outdoor play, and convenient services like the school bus and summer camp. Multiple families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and genuinely excited to attend.
Children'S Creative Learning Center INC.
5939 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI
CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently praise the teachers, director Nejdiah, and assistant director Jessica for their attentiveness, communication, and individual care of children. One long-term parent expressed concerns about changes following ownership transition, citing religious materials and a security issue.
Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Saline Ann Arbor, Po Box 102, Saline, MI
A few parents report that their children enjoy attending the center, highlighting a friendly community and engaging teachers. One reviewer specifically commends a staff member's professionalism and helpfulness, though this comment appears to stem from a game-related interaction rather than childcare services.
Little Star
7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd, Saline, MI
One parent describes LITTLE STAR as a first class operation that is academically focused rather than play-based.
Saline Latchkey-Liberty
7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI
One parent describes the Saline Latchkey-Liberty location as a nice school with pleasant staff members.
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Daycare Centers in Saline, Michigan
There are 17 daycare centers in Saline, 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 Saline have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Saline, 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 Saline
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One parent describes LITTLE STAR as a first class operation that is academically focused rather than play-based.
- Address
- 7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-8000
One parent describes the Saline Latchkey-Liberty location as a nice school with pleasant staff members.
- Address
- 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 401-4062
A few parents report that their children enjoy attending the center, highlighting a friendly community and engaging teachers. One reviewer specifically commends a staff member's professionalism and helpfulness, though this comment appears to stem from a game-related interaction rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 6299 Saline Ann Arbor, Po Box 102, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-0685
Jellybean Daycare & Preschool in Saline, Michigan receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, and individualized approach to child development. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and their children's academic and social growth during their time there.
- Address
- 120 W. Willis, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-2222
Bemis Farms receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, communicative staff and quality educational programs. Parents appreciate the attention to child development, engaging activities, outdoor play, and convenient services like the school bus and summer camp. Multiple families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and genuinely excited to attend.
- Address
- 77 W Bemis Road, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 944-1709
CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently praise the teachers, director Nejdiah, and assistant director Jessica for their attentiveness, communication, and individual care of children. One long-term parent expressed concerns about changes following ownership transition, citing religious materials and a security issue.
- Address
- 5939 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-9292
Parents consistently praise Northstar Montessori East for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality Montessori curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence. Children show measurable academic progress and social-emotional growth, with parents reporting strong kindergarten readiness and lasting family friendships formed through the school community.
- Address
- 6971 Maple Rd, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 944-9300
Parents overwhelmingly praise Northstar Montessori for its caring, dedicated teachers and genuine implementation of Montessori principles. Children show strong academic progress, independence development, and confidence building across all age groups from infants through preschool. Families report lasting positive relationships with staff and feel their children are well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 420 W Russell St, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 944-9300
One reviewer, a high school student, describes Washtenaw Christian Academy as an awesome place to learn and have fun, specifically highlighting enjoyment of the teachers. The feedback focuses on the positive school experience rather than specific childcare program details.
- Address
- 7200 Moon Rd., Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-7733
One parent highlights the center's caring staff, effective communication via app and email, and thoughtful accommodations for dietary needs and safety protocols. Conversely, another parent criticizes administrative mismanagement, citing incorrect billing, confusing holiday policies, high staff turnover, and unprofessional interactions with leadership.
- Address
- 211 Monroe Street, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 944-8636
- Address
- 797 W Michigan Ave, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 972-6517
- Address
- 290 Woodland Drive, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 401-4138
- Address
- 1200 N. Ann Arbor Street, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 429-4528
- Address
- 1155 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 401-4529
- Address
- 350 Woodland, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 401-4936
- Address
- 229 Pleasant Ridge, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 401-4830
- Address
- 440 W Russell Street, Saline, MI
- Phone
- (734) 944-3456
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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 — 11 facilities
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