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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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Angels Of Essence Child Care Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Angels of Essence Child Care Centre receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff—particularly owner Ms. Betty—for providing a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive and form strong attachments to teachers. Multiple families have remained loyal for years and continue to recommend the center to relatives and friends.

Caring and loving staffProfessional and knowledgeable owner (Ms. Betty)Strong educational focus and learning outcomes
Address
19322 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-4740
Premier Learning And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Premier Learning and Daycare Center in Livonia receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, engaging activities, regular communication with photo updates, and strong developmental progress their children make. Multiple long-term families express gratitude for the family-like environment and owners' responsiveness to their needs.

caring and qualified staffengaging age-appropriate activitiesregular photo and video updates via app
Address
29721 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI
Phone
(248) 744-9399
Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center for its clean, well-organized facility, caring and attentive staff led by owner Tori, and individualized approach to child development. Children show strong progress in learning milestones, communication, and social skills while enjoying a balance of educational activities and play. Parents appreciate clear communication, flexible payment options, and a welcoming environment.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffowner Tori's hands-on involvement
Address
8430 W. Nine Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI
Phone
(248) 629-7065
Dees Little Angels C.C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Dee's Little Angels for its caring, professional staff led by Mrs. Williams, with strong focus on early childhood education and development. Children show significant academic progress in academics, potty training, and social skills, and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this safe, organized environment.

Experienced and loving staffacademic curriculum with measurable child progresspotty training support
Address
13987 Wyoming, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 367-2833
Stepanski Early Childhood Center At Preschool Latch Key
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stepanski Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated teachers, child development progress, and specialized services like speech and occupational therapy. However, a few parents reported concerns about activity engagement and communication issues with administration regarding special education services.

Caring and dedicated teachersnoticeable child development and growthspeech and OT services
Address
6010 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 666-9593
Olhsa Pontiac Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

OLHSA Pontiac Head Start is highly regarded for its supportive staff, family resources, and quality care programs. Parents praise the professionalism, kindness, and dedication of the team. However, some parents have reported concerns about scheduling punctuality and staff interactions.

Caring and professional staffsupportive environment for familiesquality early childhood programs
Address
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI
Phone
(248) 209-2703
A Step Above Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A STEP ABOVE LEARNING CENTER receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the owner Angie's hands-on involvement, caring staff, and commitment to safety and hygiene. One negative review cites poor communication and unresponsiveness from management.

Owner's visible presence and personal oversightcaring and professional staffstrong safety and hygiene protocols
Address
207 Hutchinson Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 388-4689
La Escuelita From The Hispanic Center Of Western M
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise LA ESCUELITA for its welcoming environment, helpful staff, and affordable pricing. The center is noted for serving the Latino community well with strong resources and knowledgeable employees. However, phone communication and front desk responsiveness have been cited as areas needing improvement.

Friendly and helpful staffknowledgeable employeeswelcoming to Latino families
Address
1204 Grandville Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Phone
(616) 742-0200
South Godwin Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1
Address
28 Bellevue Street Se, Wyoming, MI
Phone
(616) 735-5351
Tots-N-Teens Preschool At Sanilac Career Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviewers highlight the quality of instruction at Tots-N-Teens Preschool, with one parent specifically praising the teachers in the biotechnology program. Another parent notes that the center provides a good environment for learning skills.

amazing teachersbiotechnology programgood place to learn skills
Address
175 E Aitken Road, Peck, MI
Phone
(810) 648-4700
Nannys Nursery And Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Nannys Nursery and Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, welcoming staff and safe environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, age-appropriate programming, and strong kindergarten preparation. Multiple reviewers note that the facility maintains a waitlist due to its reputation.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren treated as their own
Address
9529 Pardee, Taylor, MI
Phone
(313) 295-7188
Jude Family Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One reviewer recalls a positive childhood experience, while another criticizes the facility's environment and staff quality. The feedback presents a stark contrast between nostalgic fondness and serious concerns about safety and behavior.

memorable positive experience for former students
Address
9105 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 925-8890
S. Lyon Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the center as an awesome, affordable part-time preschool option that effectively prepares children for kindergarten, while another reports a great experience and plans to return. However, a single critical review warns against the school, citing concerns about unmonitored specialists, lack of teacher engagement with learning abilities, and unresponsive office staff.

affordable part-time preschooleffective kindergarten preparationpositive experience for preschoolers
Address
310 North Warren Street, South Lyon, MI
Phone
(248) 573-8330
Resonate Christian Learning & Daycare
Church Daycare
4

Parents highlight the center's Christian-based approach, well-staffed environment, and included meals, with several noting that their children love the program. However, one review criticizes the facility for being super unorganized.

Christian-basedwell staffedgreat facilities
Address
302 E 68th St, Newaygo, MI
Phone
(231) 652-1511
Ross Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes Ross Preschool as an outstanding program, while a separate review references a negative traffic incident involving a Ross Bible Church van rather than the school itself. The available feedback is limited and mixed in relevance to the childcare setting.

outstanding pre school
Address
2865 Maywood Dr, Port Huron, MI
Phone
(810) 985-5982
Cass City Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4869 N Seeger Street, Cass City, MI
Phone
(989) 872-5360
Mackinaw City Public Sch Pre K
Before or After School Daycare
4

One parent highlights a positive Christmas Program, while another raises serious concerns about a teacher's behavior, alleging bullying, emotional manipulation, and violation of student privacy. The latter review claims the teacher uses embarrassment tactics, withholds activities, and fails to provide help to children who make mistakes.

Christmas Program
Address
609 W. Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI
Phone
(231) 436-8211
Little Turtle Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Turtle Early Childhood receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the preschool program, staff like Ms. Lusk, and field trips. However, some parents have concerns about discipline consistency, pricing increases, and staff responsiveness to behavioral incidents.

4-year-old preschool programstaff quality (Ms. Lusk mentioned positively)field trips
Address
50375 Card Rd, Macomb, MI
Phone
(586) 723-6950
Smarty Pants Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent reports that their son enjoys attending SMARTY PANTS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE and expresses strong satisfaction with the center.

Enjoys the programPositive experience
Address
80650 Vandyke, Romeo, MI
Phone
(810) 798-8000
Renaissance Head Start/St Cecilia
Headstart Programs
4

One parent reports that their child contracted bed bugs while attending the facility. This single account highlights a significant hygiene concern regarding pest control.

Address
6840 Burlingame, Detroit, MI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Romulus Head Start - Cory Elementary
Headstart Programs
4

One parent expresses concern regarding the frequent cancellation of school sessions, describing the cancellations as unprofessional and disruptive to working families. The reviewer also questions the seriousness of the program for two-year-olds enrolled in Early Head Start.

parent satisfaction with the general program for five-year-olds
Address
35200 Smith Road, Romulus, MI
Phone
(734) 785-7792
St Ignace Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights the staff as amazing, helpful, and compassionate, noting that they return calls promptly. Another reviewer shared a brief positive experience regarding the use of the restroom facilities.

helpful staffcompassionate attitudeprompt callback response
Address
368 Reagon St, St Ignace, MI
Phone
(906) 643-7933
Wayne Metro Head Start - Hamtramck
Headstart Programs
4

Wayne Metro Head Start receives mostly positive reviews praising kind and understanding teachers who work well with children and parents. However, some parents report poor front desk customer service and administrative issues with paperwork processing.

Kind and patient teacherssafe locationflexible with late pickups
Address
12031 Mitchell St., Hamtramck, MI
Phone
(313) 957-3043
Gvsu Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the center as an amazing, flexible facility with caring and energetic staff who engage well with children and offer timely support during emergencies. In contrast, another parent reports a negative experience with slow email responsiveness, questioning whether this delay extends to the care provided to children.

caring staffenergetic engagement with kidsflexible schedule
Address
1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI
Phone
(616) 331-5437
Kids Club Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

KIDS CLUB DAY CARE CENTER receives mixed reviews. Most recent reviews praise the facility for homemade meals, cleanliness, friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and quality preschool programming. However, one detailed negative review from a former attendee (8 years ago) describes serious concerns including inadequate staff supervision, confiscated belongings, inappropriate discipline, and safety issues.

Homemade mealsclean facilityfriendly and caring staff
Address
1764 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
Phone
(989) 673-7365
Room To Bloom Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Room To Bloom receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, stable staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and benefit from personalized attention including help with developmental milestones. One negative review mentioned poor treatment of volunteers.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnoverclean facility with new playground equipmentexcellent parent communication
Address
453 Main Street, Fremont, MI
Phone
(231) 928-1123
Creative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Several parents highlight the loving staff and their child's happiness, noting significant growth and excitement to attend. Conversely, one review cites severe communication issues, lack of patience for diverse behavioral needs, and feelings of alienation for children who do not fit a specific behavioral norm.

loving and caring staffhappy and excited childrennoticeable growth
Address
801 Chestnut, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 229-5437
Small Wonders II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Small Wonders II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff warmth, communication, engaging activities, and child safety. However, serious concerns have been raised by a small number of parents regarding inadequate supervision, failure to accommodate children with behavioral needs, and poor handling of health and safety incidents.

Friendly and welcoming staffconsistent app-based communication with photos and updatesengaging
Address
29603 Civic Center Drive, Warren, MI
Phone
(586) 558-7444
Washtenaw Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4

One reviewer, a high school student, describes Washtenaw Christian Academy as an awesome place to learn and have fun, specifically highlighting enjoyment of the teachers. The feedback focuses on the positive school experience rather than specific childcare program details.

fun learning environmentenjoyable high school teachers
Address
7200 Moon Rd., Saline, MI
Phone
(734) 429-7733
Reed City Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the facility as a good place for children, noting that they do not see kids crying during drive-bys. The feedback highlights a calm environment with no observed distress among the children.

calm environmentchildren not crying
Address
338 W Lincoln Ave, Ste A, Reed City, MI
Phone
(231) 349-2318

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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.