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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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Lakeland Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting caring teachers, personalized attention, and a welcoming community environment. The school is praised for support services like tutoring and a zero-tolerance bullying policy. One negative review criticized teacher behavior and facility conditions.

Caring and supportive teacherssmall class sizes with individualized attentionwelcoming and safe environment
Address
9501 Pettys Drive, Lakeland, MI
Phone
(810) 225-6700
North Campus Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 763-3939
Elite Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Elite Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, friendly staff and clean, well-organized facility. Parents report their children are safe, happy, and well-prepared for school, with excellent communication and involvement from teachers. The center is highly recommended for infants, toddlers, and school-age children.

Friendly and caring staffclean and organized facilitygood communication with parents
Address
912 S. Washington St., Owosso, MI
Phone
(989) 720-5437
Early Explorers Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Early Explorers Childcare and Learning Center in Ann Arbor receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring and professional staff, clean environment, developmental progress of children, and strong communication through daily reports and photos.

loving and invested staffchild development and learning outcomescleanliness
Address
4080 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 846-2777
Apple Tree Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Apple Tree Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth and Christian values, though one parent raised serious concerns about the director's harsh discipline methods and yelling at children. Most reviewers highlight affordable rates, loving teachers, and a family-like environment.

Caring and patient staffaffordable ratesChristian-based curriculum
Address
19800 Frazho, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 445-1101
Koepsell Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Koepsell Education Center in Eastpointe receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight Principal Emma Zamm's leadership and the teachers' commitment to child development and safety. Multiple reviewers note significant child growth and describe feeling at ease with their children's care.

Dedicated and certified teachersengaging activities and curriculumwell-organized facility
Address
21760 Raven, Eastpointe, MI
Phone
(586) 435-1540
Community Education Resource Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
455 E Scripps Road, Lake Orion, MI
Phone
(248) 693-5439
Alpine Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Alpine Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes both children and parents comfortable. The center is noted for organized activities, hands-on learning experiences, and staff who go above and beyond in their care.

caring and warm staffchild development and academic progressengaging hands-on activities
Address
3100 W. Gunn Road, Oakland Township, MI
Phone
(248) 814-1111
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Grace Lutheran Preschool is highly rated by reviewers who praise its strong Christian faith-based approach rooted in Biblical teaching. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming family atmosphere and community involvement through events like car shows. The facility is noted for creating a supportive environment for families to grow spiritually together.

Faith-based curriculum grounded in Biblewarm and friendly staffwelcoming family atmosphere
Address
2651 Shettler Rd., Muskegon, MI
Phone
(231) 777-3011
Little Tree Huggers Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Tree Huggers Child Care receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the director Jillian and her caring staff. Parents highlight the center's outdoor-focused approach, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and the staff's genuine care for children's development and wellbeing.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication with parentsoutdoor play and nature-based learning
Address
38620 9 Mile, Farmington Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 957-6301
Rainbow Child Care Center Fe 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff and enriching curriculum including STEM, phonics, music, and cooking classes. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending, with parents highlighting excellent communication and a clean, well-maintained facility. Multiple families have attended for years and strongly recommend the center.

Caring and dedicated teachersage-appropriate classroom organizationenriching curriculum and extra classes
Address
3261 Owen Road, Fenton, MI
Phone
(810) 629-2233
Learning Zone Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Learning Zone Preschool and Childcare in Battle Creek receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, director Kim, strong parent communication, and child-centered learning environment. Parents report their children are eager to attend and gain significant developmental benefits.

caring and loving staffdirector Kim's involvement and dedicationopen parent communication
Address
19615 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI
Phone
(269) 589-6423
Jennings Development Interplex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1515 N. Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 276-0670
Omer Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
131 George St, Omer, MI
Phone
(989) 653-2318
Sashabaw Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
5300 Maybee Rd, Clarkston, MI
Phone
(248) 673-3469
St. Ann Catholic Church
Church Daycare
4.7

St. Ann Catholic Church in Augusta, Michigan operates an excellent Montessori/Classic Education Pre-K through 3rd Grade school alongside the parish. Parents consistently praise the welcoming and friendly community, engaging priest, quality education, and integration of faith-based teaching.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphereengaging and relevant priestexcellent Montessori-style education with individualized learning
Address
12648 E. D Avenue, Augusta, MI
Phone
(269) 731-4721
Parents Day Out At Christ Church
Church Daycare
4.7

This is not a daycare facility but a religious church in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Reviews are primarily about church services, architecture, and events rather than childcare services. The facility receives praise for its beautiful architecture, choir, and worship experiences, though one professional videographer reported significant restrictions on filming weddings.

Beautiful stone architecture and worship spaceexcellent choir and organistwelcoming Episcopal church
Address
61 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Phone
(313) 885-4841
St. Edith Extended Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Edith Church/Parish, not the daycare's Extended Day program. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming parish community, Father Jim's engaging homilies, and quality music program, but do not address daycare services.

Welcoming and inclusive communityengaging priest (Father Jim)quality music and choir
Address
15089 Newburgh, Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 464-1250
Cradle 2 Crayons Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cradle 2 Crayons is highly praised by parents as an early education center with caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment. Children show significant developmental improvements in speech, motor skills, and academic learning, with parents reporting successful transitions to kindergarten. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with strong parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffearly education focusstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
25401 Five Mile Road, Redford, MI
Phone
(313) 952-2868
Reign Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reign Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and owner Ms. Taylor. Parents consistently report their children are safe, happy, and making measurable educational progress in a clean, welcoming environment.

Caring and warm staffprofessional ownerstrong educational curriculum
Address
14305 East 7 Mile, Detroit, MI
Phone
(248) 773-1220
New Beginnings Child Care & Academy #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

New Beginnings Child Care & Academy #3 in Detroit receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents report that children are deeply engaged and reluctant to leave, with staff members building strong relationships and going above and beyond in their care. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, professionalism, and communication, with specific teachers frequently mentioned by name for their exceptional care.

Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-child
Address
9622 W. Grand River, Detroit, MI
Phone
(248) 996-3443
Greater Burnette Baptist
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Greater Burnette Baptist's caring and dedicated staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tea and Ms. Miko. Families report feeling welcomed and comfortable in a warm, spiritual environment where children thrive. The center is noted for its strong community and fellowship.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and welcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
16801 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 835-4400
Gun Lake Community Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church community rather than a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, strong faith-based community, and friendly people. Parents appreciate the worship experience and sense of belonging.

Welcoming atmospherefaith-based communityfriendly and kind people
Address
12200 West M-179 Hwy., Wayland, MI
Phone
(269) 795-7903
Rainbow Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Oakman Child Care Learning Ladder (Rainbow Childcare Center) for its exceptional, caring staff and strong early learning programs. Multiple reviewers highlight significant developmental progress, cleanliness, safety, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. The center has earned a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews, with parents expressing strong satisfaction and loyalty.

Caring and professional staffexceptional GSRP programdevelopmental progress (social
Address
16200 Hubbard, Dearborn, MI
Phone
(313) 982-9840
Dearborn Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Dearborn Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, well-organized facility with excellent staff led by owner Sandra. Parents highlight strong academic outcomes, cleanliness, structured routines, and low staff turnover that creates a stable, family-like environment where children thrive developmentally.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong reading and academics programsclean and organized facility
Address
21350 Outer Dr., Dearborn, MI
Phone
(313) 791-0877
Intelligent Tots West Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Intelligent Tots West Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and structured learning environment. Children show measurable academic progress and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and owner's commitment to child development.

Caring and friendly staffstrong educational curriculumchildren academically advanced before kindergarten
Address
15400 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 615-6210
Sowing Seeds Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Sowing Seeds Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, experienced and caring staff, and educational focus. The center is described as feeling like a family environment with strong communication through their app-based system. Multiple parents highlight the quality of care and genuine investment in children's development.

Clean and spacious facilityage-appropriate roomsexperienced caregivers
Address
572 S. State St., Sparta, MI
Phone
(616) 520-3653
Rainbow Child Care Center-Wk1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Rainbow Child Care Center in Walker, Michigan receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and engaged staff, strong communication from leadership, clean facilities, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and recommend the center highly.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication and updates from teachersstrong leadership and director involvement
Address
2065 3 Mile Rd., Walker, MI
Phone
(248) 569-2500
Milestones Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Milestones Child Development Center in Caledonia receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and confident staff, structured lesson plans, and individualized attention to children. The facility has strong staff retention and maintains a waiting list. One negative review criticized the staff and questioned the educational value, but this is an outlier among six five-star ratings.

caring and loving teachersstructured lesson plans with v
Address
8270 Broadmoor Ave. Se, Caledonia, MI
Phone
(616) 536-2520
Heaven'S Above Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
20056 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI
Phone
(313) 521-2200

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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.