16 Daycare Centers in South Lyon, Michigan
Browse all 16 daycare centers in South Lyon, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Lyon
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.
- 1Hour Kidz4.8 score5(20)
22310 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Hour Kidz (Metro EHS) in South Lyon is a therapy center, not a traditional daycare, with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the staff for expertise, compassion, and significant progress with children having complex medical needs, learning disabilities, and speech/developmental delays.
Skilled and compassionate therapistssignificant developmental progress documentedstaff treat children like familyaccommodating to parental conc - 2Rainbow Child Care Center4.8 score5(20)
51838 Ten Mile Rd., South Lyon, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Rainbow Child Care Center (South Lyon KinderCare) receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Deb and her team's dedication, strong communication with families, and the center's comprehensive activities and programs that support children's development.
Warm and caring staffDirector Ms. Deb praised for consistency and personal relationships with childrenclean and well-maintained facilitiesage-appropriate curriculum and activities - 3Crossroads Christian Early Education4.72 score5(13)
28900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children
Crossroads Christian Early Education receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight the Christian-centered approach, engaging pastoral leadership, and sense of community as key strengths. The daycare is recommended for families seeking faith-based early childhood education with personal attention to their children.
welcoming environmentwonderful teachersbeautiful facilitiesreasonable pricing - 4South Lyon Cooperative Preschool At First Methodist Chur4.64 score5(9)
640 S Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
South Lyon Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong parental involvement opportunities. Parents highlight the warm, supportive community environment and note significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and school readiness.
Caring and professional teachersparental involvement in classroomplay-based learning with student cho - 5Cross Of Christ Christian Lutheran Preschool4.51 score4.8(9)
24155 Griswold Rd, South Lyon, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 25 children
Cross of Christ Christian Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and pastoral care. Most reviews focus on the church's religious mission and community, with one parent noting their son is treated well despite concerns about religious instruction.
Friendly and welcoming staffwarm church communitystrong Lutheran traditionsgood music - 6Happy Feet Learning Center3.47 score3.2(10)
62345 W Eight Mile, South Lyon, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Happy Feet Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and individualized attention to children's learning and development over multi-year enrollments. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about staff professionalism, high teacher turnover, disrespectful communication, inappropriate child discipline, and inadequate hygiene practices.
child engagement and enthusiasm for schoolexperienced and caring teachersindividualized attention to each child's needsconsistent staff effort to help families
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Highest rated daycares in South Lyon based on parent reviews
Hour Kidz
22310 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI
Hour Kidz (Metro EHS) in South Lyon is a therapy center, not a traditional daycare, with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the staff for expertise, compassion, and significant progress with children having complex medical needs, learning disabilities, and speech/developmental delays.
Rainbow Child Care Center
51838 Ten Mile Rd., South Lyon, MI
Rainbow Child Care Center (South Lyon KinderCare) receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Deb and her team's dedication, strong communication with families, and the center's comprehensive activities and programs that support children's development.
Crossroads Christian Early Education
28900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI
Crossroads Christian Early Education receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight the Christian-centered approach, engaging pastoral leadership, and sense of community as key strengths. The daycare is recommended for families seeking faith-based early childhood education with personal attention to their children.
South Lyon Cooperative Preschool At First Methodist Chur
640 S Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI
South Lyon Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong parental involvement opportunities. Parents highlight the warm, supportive community environment and note significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and school readiness.
Cross Of Christ Christian Lutheran Preschool
24155 Griswold Rd, South Lyon, MI
Cross of Christ Christian Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and pastoral care. Most reviews focus on the church's religious mission and community, with one parent noting their son is treated well despite concerns about religious instruction.
S. Lyon Early Childhood Center
310 North Warren Street, South Lyon, MI
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Daycare Centers in South Lyon, Michigan
There are 16 daycare centers in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon, 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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Hour Kidz (Metro EHS) in South Lyon is a therapy center, not a traditional daycare, with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the staff for expertise, compassion, and significant progress with children having complex medical needs, learning disabilities, and speech/developmental delays.
- Address
- 22310 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 486-2700
Rainbow Child Care Center (South Lyon KinderCare) receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Deb and her team's dedication, strong communication with families, and the center's comprehensive activities and programs that support children's development.
- Address
- 51838 Ten Mile Rd., South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 667-9550
South Lyon Cooperative Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong parental involvement opportunities. Parents highlight the warm, supportive community environment and note significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and school readiness.
- Address
- 640 S Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 437-4270
Crossroads Christian Early Education receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight the Christian-centered approach, engaging pastoral leadership, and sense of community as key strengths. The daycare is recommended for families seeking faith-based early childhood education with personal attention to their children.
- Address
- 28900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 264-6028
- Address
- 350 School Street, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
Cross of Christ Christian Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and pastoral care. Most reviews focus on the church's religious mission and community, with one parent noting their son is treated well despite concerns about religious instruction.
- Address
- 24155 Griswold Rd, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 437-8810
- Address
- 310 North Warren Street, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
Happy Feet Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and individualized attention to children's learning and development over multi-year enrollments. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about staff professionalism, high teacher turnover, disrespectful communication, inappropriate child discipline, and inadequate hygiene practices.
- Address
- 62345 W Eight Mile, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 486-2880
- Address
- 23000 Valerie Street, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
- Address
- 24650 Collingswood Drive, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8654
Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree South Lyon for its warm, caring staff who genuinely invest in children's development and safety. The center receives high marks for engaging activities, strong parent communication, and creating a family-like atmosphere. Children show measurable growth in academics, social skills, and confidence during their time there.
- Address
- 22820 Valerie, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 446-8791
- Address
- 57900 Eleven Mile Road, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8760
- Address
- 9919 Rushton Rd, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
IXL Learning Center South Lyon has received 10 five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, strong child development outcomes, and low staff turnover. Multiple families report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 12556 W. 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 437-6600
- Address
- 30180 Kent Lake Road, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
- Address
- 52200 W. Ten Mile Road, South Lyon, MI
- Phone
- (248) 573-8330
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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