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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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Great Beginnings Early Childcare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
818 John Mcneil Drive, Kingsford, MI
Phone
(906) 774-1074
Birth Toddlers & Beyond
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Birth Toddlers & Beyond for its caring, engaged staff and quality educational curriculum. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily parent communication through the ProCare app, and positive recent leadership changes under Director Sylvia. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and developmentally advanced.

Caring and attentive staffengaging curriculumdaily photo updates via ProCare app
Address
1646 Sand Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI
Phone
(517) 265-6264
Lakeshore Family Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the Lakeshore Family YMCA Child Care for its clean, safe environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community. The facility is noted for combining educational value with fun activities, and the director is highlighted for going above and beyond to support members. Overall, reviewers describe it as a welcoming place with excellent staff and a warm atmosphere.

Clean and safe environmentcaring and friendly staffstrong community atmosphere
Address
23401 E. Jefferson, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 778-5811
Monroe Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Monroe Family YMCA is a well-regarded community facility with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained spaces. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities including swim classes, fitness equipment, and adaptive sports programs for all abilities. The childcare staff specifically receives high praise for their care and attention to children.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of amenities (tennis courts
Address
1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 241-2606
Adventure Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Adventure Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced teachers, individualized care, and supportive leadership, but recent reviews highlight concerns about incident investigation procedures, administrative responsiveness, enrollment communication, and billing accuracy.

Experienced and credentialed teachersindividualized attention to children's needsstrong parent communication
Address
2111 Golfside, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 434-0505
Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Educational Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety protocols, curriculum quality, and community engagement. However, some parents report inconsistent teacher quality and communication issues with their children.

Kind and professional stafftransparent communicationsafe environment
Address
1715 W Malcolm X Street, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 485-6825
Northstar Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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 curriculum
Address
420 W Russell St, Saline, MI
Phone
(734) 944-9300
Little Preschoolers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
41411 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI
Phone
(586) 321-7554
Barnes Early Childhhood-B/A
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
20090 Morningside Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Phone
(313) 343-2178
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
850 Spencer Rd, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 299-3819
Holy Redeemer Christian Preschl At Holy Redeemer Church
Church Daycare
4.2

Parents praise the preschool teachers as amazing and express enthusiasm about enrolling multiple children. The church community is described as welcoming and friendly. One reviewer felt the facility's religious nature did not meet their expectations.

Amazing teacherswelcoming communityfriendly staff
Address
4538 Dryden Road, Dryden, MI
Phone
(810) 796-3951
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tot Spot receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the learning experiences and practical life skills taught at the center. However, one reviewer had a significantly negative experience, citing poor instruction quality and unfair treatment of students.

Awesome learning experiencepractical skills for daily life and employmentskilled instructors
Address
366 Morse St, Coldwater, MI
Phone
(517) 279-5706
Little Treasures Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Treasures Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, educational growth, and detailed daily communication. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about facility cleanliness, playground maintenance, and overall professionalism compared to online photos.

Caring and exceptional staffnoticeable child development and progressfrequent photo updates and daily communication via app
Address
3525 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite C, Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 860-1691
Great Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Great Beginnings for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and comprehensive early learning programs. Families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten with advanced academic skills, particularly in reading. The owner Denise and staff are noted for open communication, genuine passion for childcare, and creating a nurturing, family-like environment.

Passionate and professional staffowner Denise's leadershipstrong communication with parents
Address
35912 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 489-0810
Cory School Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
35200 Smith Rd., Romulus, MI
Phone
(734) 532-1940
Happy Elephant Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Happy Elephant Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of attendance. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, flexible scheduling, and strong child development outcomes, with many families using the center from infancy through preschool. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

Kind and professional staffconsistent caregiversflexible scheduling
Address
680 36th Street Sw, Wyoming, MI
Phone
(616) 532-4533
Lasting Impressions
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3600 Old Us 23, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 225-8075
Kiddie Time Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kiddie Time Childcare in Flint receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, structured curriculum with learning activities, and significant developmental progress in their children. The facility is described as a nurturing environment where children are happy and parents feel confident in their child's safety and growth.

Caring and patient staffstructured learning curriculum and activitieschild development and progress
Address
915 S Dort Hwy, Suite H, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 780-4890
Kiddie Time Childcare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Time Childcare Center II for its caring, attentive staff and structured learning curriculum that promotes child development. Families report high satisfaction with communication, safe environments, and their children's progress in academics and social skills. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and confidence in the center's quality care.

Loving and patient staffstructured curriculum with learning activitiesstrong child development and communication skills improvement
Address
915 S. Dort Hwy., Ste K, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 780-4890
Bridon'S Child Devpt Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
817 E Kearsley St, Suite C, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 249-5437
Gateway Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Gateway Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and Montessori philosophy. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about leadership competency, staff turnover, and adherence to Montessori practices.

caring and compassionate staffwelcoming atmospheresafe environment
Address
300 Willits Street, Birmingham, MI
Phone
(248) 645-6393
Cream Of The Crop Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Cream of the Crop Day Care in White Lake receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean and well-organized facility, strong communication, and positive impact on their children's development and confidence.

Warm and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilityattentive teachers
Address
1451 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake, MI
Phone
(248) 887-7068
Kid Time Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3320 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 887-6673
Morningstar Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Morningstar Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, safe environment, and child development. Director Christy is frequently mentioned as accommodating and dedicated. One negative review cited rude staff and poor facility maintenance, contrasting sharply with the majority experience.

caring and friendly staffsafe environmentchild learning and development
Address
196 N. Rose Street, Mt. Clemens, MI
Phone
(586) 469-1144
Wee Care Christian Childrens Ctr
Church Daycare
4.2

Wee Care Christian Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, child development progress, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and benefit from educational programming and individualized attention.

caring and patient staffchild developmental progresseducational curriculum
Address
1605 Amanda, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 797-7529
Early Explorers Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Early Explorers Childcare and Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center since 2021-2022. Parents highlight the caring and responsive staff, strong director leadership, engaging STEAM-based learning activities, and the family-like environment that gives them peace of mind. Multiple parents recommend the facility and note smooth transitions, excellent communication, and individualized care approaches.

caring and loving staffresponsive communicationphoto/video updates
Address
5114 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 259-7579
Greater Midland Early Care & Ed. Ctr At Longview
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
337 Lemke Street, Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 492-7702
Midland Longview Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
337 Lemke Street, Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 631-1460
Little Panthers Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Panthers Preschool and Child Care for its caring and attentive staff who go above and beyond for students. The facility maintains good teacher-to-student ratios, top-notch facilities, and effectively addresses behavioral issues like bullying. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report positive long-term experiences.

Caring and friendly staffgood teacher-to-student ratiotop-notch facilities
Address
219 Comstock Street, Addison, MI
Phone
(517) 547-6930
Learning Village - Lake St
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
215 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 364-7655

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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.