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Best Daycare Centers in Spring Lake, MI

Compare 12 daycare centers in Spring Lake. Average rating: 4.07/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Spring Lake, Michigan at a glance

Daycares
12
Avg rating
4.07/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Spring Lake has 12 licensed daycares with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.07/5.The largest concentration is in 49456 with 12 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Spring Lake

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.

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    St. Mary'S Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    406 E. Savidge, Spring Lake, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Mary's Catholic Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming parish community, liturgical services, and clergy leadership, but do not contain feedback about the daycare facility itself.

    Welcoming communitystrong liturgyinspirational clergy (Father Dave and Father Bill)beautiful facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Spring Lake

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Spring Lake, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.7avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Spring Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4945612
4.07
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Spring Lake (16–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Spring Lake based on parent reviews

St. Mary'S Preschool

4.8(20)

406 E. Savidge, Spring Lake, MI

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Mary's Catholic Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming parish community, liturgical services, and clergy leadership, but do not contain feedback about the daycare facility itself.

Welcoming communitystrong liturgyinspirational clergy (Father Dave and Father Bill)

Education Station

3.7(2)

17290 Roosevelt Road, Spring Lake, MI

One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, excellent teacher communication, and significant learning progress for their three children. Another reviewer notes substantial improvements in the facility and playground, expressing particular satisfaction with the infant teacher.

clean buildingexcellent teacher communicationsignificant learning progress

Little Lakers Learning Center

3.7(4)

711 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI

Two parents report positive experiences, highlighting engaging educational activities and trustworthy staff, while two others describe severe negative interactions involving labeling children as 'bad,' poor communication, and a lack of compassion from leadership.

engaging and fun educational activitiestrustworthy staffpositive camp programs

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Daycare types in Spring Lake

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Spring Lake, Michigan

There are 12 daycare centers in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake have an average rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake

Showing 12 results

St. Mary'S Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Mary's Catholic Church, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming parish community, liturgical services, and clergy leadership, but do not contain feedback about the daycare facility itself.

Welcoming communitystrong liturgyinspirational clergy (Father Dave and Father Bill)
Address
406 E. Savidge, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 842-1282
Little Lakers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Two parents report positive experiences, highlighting engaging educational activities and trustworthy staff, while two others describe severe negative interactions involving labeling children as 'bad,' poor communication, and a lack of compassion from leadership.

engaging and fun educational activitiestrustworthy staffpositive camp programs
Address
711 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-4044
Education Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, excellent teacher communication, and significant learning progress for their three children. Another reviewer notes substantial improvements in the facility and playground, expressing particular satisfaction with the infant teacher.

clean buildingexcellent teacher communicationsignificant learning progress
Address
17290 Roosevelt Road, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 844-0134
St. Matthew Christian Child Care
Church Daycare
Address
15395 Rannes St., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-4019
West Mi.Academy Arts/Acad.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17350 Hazel St., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 844-9961
St. Mary'S Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
430 East Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 842-1282
Lake Hills Open Door/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18181 Dogwood Drive, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 850-5675
Spring Lake Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14429 Leonard Road, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-5503
Learning Tree Preschool/Holmes Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
426 River Street, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-5504
Walden Green Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17339 Roosevelt Rd., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 842-4523
Spring Lake Community Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Hammond St., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-3180
Kinder Kirk Daycare And Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
760 E Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 842-5060

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Spring Lake, Michigan. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Spring Lake have an average Google rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Spring Lake, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Spring Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Spring Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Spring Lake must be licensed by Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.