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4,370 Daycare Centers in Michigan

Browse 4,370 daycare centers across Michigan. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Michigan

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Michigan can make the decision-making process smoother.

Michigan has about 4,370 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Michigan. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Michigan

There are 4,370 daycares in Michigan: 288 headstart facilities, 876 before/after school centers, 426 religious facility daycares, and 2,780 childcare and preschool centers.

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Sunny Patch Learning Center B
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1160 Donaldson Street, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 235-2444
Joyful Noise Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Joyful Noise Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and welcoming family-like environment. Parents report their children are safe, happy, and making strong academic and social progress. The center's Christian foundation, cleanliness, professional leadership, and structured curriculum are consistently commended.

Caring and dedicated staffwelcoming family-like environmentstrong academic preparation
Address
21551 Eleven Mile Rd, Southfield, MI
Phone
(248) 688-6547
Rochester Church Of Christ
Church Daycare
4.8

Rochester Church of Christ is a welcoming religious facility with consistently praised leadership and community involvement. Parents highlight the inclusive atmosphere, engaging sermons, and active charitable work. The facility and staff receive universal positive feedback.

Welcoming and inclusive environment regardless of belief or backgroundengaging pastor and worship leaderbeautiful building
Address
250 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 650-3690
West Maple Nursery School At Lutheran Ch Of The R
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1800 W Maple, Birmingham, MI
Phone
(248) 646-5155
Rainbow Child Care Center Ah 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Rainbow Child Care Center in Auburn Hills receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong leadership, excellent communication through the center's app, and structured yet flexible daily activities. Multiple families have stayed for several years, citing significant child development and a welcoming 'home away from home' atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong leadership (Ms. Justine and Chelsea noted)excellent daily communication via app with photos and updates
Address
2411 North Squirrel, Auburn Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 373-5999
Roundabouts Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Roundabouts Playschool for its caring, attentive staff who foster strong emotional bonds with children. The center is highly regarded for its nature-based learning approach, outdoor play emphasis, excellent communication via the Procare app, and demonstrated child development across speech, social skills, and independence.

Caring and invested staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsoutdoor/nature-based learning
Address
9370 Us 31, West Olive, MI
Phone
(616) 414-9494
Cathedral Of Faith Ministries (Head Start)
Headstart Programs
4.8

Cathedral of Faith Ministries is a church-based HEAD START program in Flint, Michigan with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the spiritual teachings, community support, and family-oriented environment. One parent specifically commended the school's work with children.

Biblical teachingsupportive communitywelcoming to all backgrounds
Address
6031 Dupont St., Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 591-5118
Pumpkin Patch Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Pumpkin Patch Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of teachers, smooth transitions to kindergarten, and positive impact on children's experience. One parent expressed concerns about staff management, COVID-19 exposure protocols, and the decision not to close during an outbreak.

Caring and supportive teacherssmooth transition to kindergartenwelcoming environment with engaging activities
Address
4235 Crosby Rd, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 591-3585
Harvest Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
155 W. Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI
Phone
(269) 832-2109
Lawton Kids First
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Lawton Kids Dentistry, not Lawton Kids First Daycare. Parents consistently praise the pediatric dental practice for its clean, kid-friendly environment, patient and knowledgeable staff, minimal wait times, and exceptional ability to work with anxious and special-needs children.

Clean and bright facilitykid-friendly atmospherequiet rooms available
Address
110 N. Nursery, Lawton, MI
Phone
(269) 624-7676
Dahlem Science & Nature Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise Dahlem Science & Nature Preschool as an excellent outdoor destination with well-maintained trails, educational nature programs, and activities suitable for all ages. Visitors consistently highlight the beautiful natural setting, wildlife viewing opportunities, and family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and picnic areas.

well-maintained trailseducational programswildlife viewing
Address
7117 S. Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 782-3453
Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool At Pilgrim Luth Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1705 Nebobish, Essexville, MI
Phone
(989) 893-7224
U.N.I. (All Saints)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

U.N.I. (All Saints) is a community center in Detroit offering childcare alongside various community services. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and diverse programming for children of all backgrounds. The facility is noted for its community involvement, including food assistance programs and after-school activities.

Welcoming and loving staffdiverse programs for youthcommunity-focused
Address
8300 Longworth, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 896-2800
Primary Colors Early Childhood Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
18605 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 272-3505
Montessori Academy Of Canton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
44390 Palmer Rd, Canton, MI
Phone
(734) 397-3543
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
1950 South Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, MI
Phone
(248) 391-7244
St. Mary Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 793-4600
Vnhs-Word Of Truth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

VNHS-Word of Truth Center is a church-based facility in Detroit with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and family-oriented community. Parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, spacious layout, and helpful staff.

Spiritual atmosphere and biblical teachingswelcoming and friendly communityclean and spacious facility
Address
4900 Lovett, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 898-3043
Penrickton Center For Blind Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Penrickton Center for Blind Children receives universal praise from visitors and volunteers. Reviewers highlight the exceptional dedication of staff, comprehensive programs and equipment for blind and multiply impaired children, and the center's role as a vital community resource. The organization operates entirely on donations and is noted as the only facility of its kind in Michigan.

Amazing and dedicated staffcomprehensive programs and equipmenthigh quality care
Address
26530 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI
Phone
(313) 946-7500
Matrix Head Start Plymouth
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
4600 Russell, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 962-5255
St. Stephens
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1235 Lawndale, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 841-6254
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Child Care
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents praise Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Child Care for its caring staff, involved leadership, and affordable rates. The facility is highly regarded for its responsive communication with parents and religious activities like the Living Nativity event. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong satisfaction with both childcare services and community events.

Engaged director (Beth) present dailycaring and dedicated staffquick communication and responsiveness
Address
8220 E Holland Road, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 754-4285
Little Owl Tree House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
22365 Sibley Rd, Brownstown, MI
Phone
(734) 561-8111
Reaching All Children Equally (R.A.C.E.)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise R.A.C.E. (Kreative Kids Learning Center) for its warm, family-like environment, clean facilities, and quality education. The center is noted for effective potty training programs, fresh home-cooked meals, attentive staff, and strong teacher-child relationships. Children reportedly adjust quickly and show enthusiasm for attending daily.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfresh home-cooked mealseffective potty training program
Address
314 Inkster Road, Inkster, MI
Phone
(313) 278-3008
Great Beginnings Child Dev Ctr At Bear Lake Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Great Beginnings Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers' creativity, patience, and dedication to child development. Multiple parents report significant progress in their children's speech and learning. One parent expressed frustration with the enrollment documentation process and last-minute notification of requirements.

creative teaching techniquesexcellent staff and teacherspatient and understanding with children
Address
7748 Cody Street, Bear Lake, MI
Phone
(231) 864-3133
St John Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. John Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the facility's community, staff, and physical appearance. Reviews highlight the school's long-standing presence in the area and welcoming environment for families.

Fantastic teaching staffbeautiful facilityclean
Address
1664 Amelith Rd, Bay City, MI
Phone
(989) 686-0176
Good Shepherd Early Childhood Ce
Church Daycare
4.8

Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming Christian facility with strong community involvement. Parents praise the caring staff, Christian values integration, and quality programming including Vacation Bible School. The center receives consistent 5-star ratings with parents noting a sense of God's presence and family-friendly atmosphere.

Christian values and fellowshipcaring and kind staffwelcoming environment
Address
5335 Brockway Road, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 793-8252
Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center is highly rated by parents as part of a welcoming faith-based community. Parents praise the preschool and childcare programs, along with the church's family-friendly atmosphere, worship services, and multiple opportunities for children's spiritual development and community involvement.

Great preschool programwelcoming communityBible-based education
Address
1700 West Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI
Phone
(906) 228-9884
Amaesd Preschool Atlanta
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise AMAESD Preschool Atlanta for its clean, nice-looking facilities and safe environment. Staff are noted as observant and attentive to student safety. Reviewers express positive feelings about their experiences at the school.

Clean groundsnice buildingattentive staff
Address
10500 Co Road 489, Atlanta, MI
Phone
(989) 785-3845
West Midland Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

West Midland Family Center offers daycare, preschool, and after-school programs alongside recreational facilities. Most parents praise the staff's dedication to children and families, quality programming including summer activities, and diverse amenities. One parent reported feeling unwelcome and denied access to open gym services.

Caring and supportive stafffamily-oriented approachsummer programs with activities and meals included
Address
4011 W Isabella Road, Shepherd, MI
Phone
(989) 832-3256

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4,370 all daycares across Michigan. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Michigan are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Michigan, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Michigan sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Michigan vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.