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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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Walkerville Public Schools Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
145 East Lathrop, Walkerville, MI
Phone
(231) 873-4850
School Bell Troy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

School Bell Troy receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings from parents. Parents praise the caring, educated staff, clean facilities, strong educational programs, and positive experiences across all age groups from infants through pre-K. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and social development.

Caring and educated staffclean and well-maintained facilitystructured educational curriculum
Address
6952 John R, Troy, MI
Phone
(248) 879-8097
Tiny Geniuses Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tiny Geniuses receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the warm, caring staff, strong academic preparation, and family-like atmosphere. However, a small number of parents report significant concerns about management communication, inconsistent teacher quality in certain classrooms, and policies around nap time duration.

Caring and warm staffresponsive teachers who know all childrenstrong academic outcomes
Address
1921 Northwood, Troy, MI
Phone
(248) 817-2865
Abc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Bright Beginnings Learning Center for exceptional, loving care and strong staff-family relationships. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their kids in the center's care. The facility is noted for going above and beyond expectations with communication, learning opportunities, and family-centered support.

Staff professionalism and genuine care for childrenlow staff turnoveropen communication with parents
Address
607 E. Saginaw, #300, Grand Ledge, MI
Phone
(517) 627-6721
Curious Kids @ Lake Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Curious Kids @ Lake Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring teachers and good school preparation. However, some parents report serious concerns including staff communication issues, classroom placement disputes, and inadequate bullying prevention and supervision.

Caring and wonderful teachersgood preparation for grade schoolfriendly and helpful office staff
Address
10011 Portage Rd., Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 323-6300
Little Believer'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

These reviews appear to be for the Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scouts headquarters and scout shop, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the organization's mission and friendly staff, but raise serious concerns about youth safety protocols, communication issues, and leadership decisions regarding property management.

Great leadership and valuesfriendly staffhelpful store personnel
Address
14258 Michigan Street, Eagle, MI
Phone
(517) 622-5179
Curious Kids @ Amberly
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Curious Kids @ Amberly receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, good school preparation, and helpful staff. However, some parents report concerning issues including inconsistent staff interactions, questionable enrollment decisions, bullying concerns, and inadequate safety monitoring.

Caring and wonderful teachersgood school preparationfriendly and helpful staff
Address
6637 Amberly, Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 998-6620
Curious Kids @ Angling Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Curious Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers and good school preparation, though some parents report issues with staff communication, classroom placement decisions, and bullying concerns. The facility is appreciated for convenience and friendly office staff, but a few negative experiences have raised concerns about fairness and safety oversight.

Caring and wonderful teachersgood preparation for grade schoolfriendly and helpful staff
Address
5340 Angling Rd., Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 323-6005
Forever Young Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Forever Young Childcare Academy in Livonia receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and hands-on director Jill. Parents consistently report feeling secure leaving their children, noting strong educational development, welcoming environment, and genuine staff dedication. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's diversity and inclusive atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffhands-on director Jillstrong educational focus and skill development
Address
9001 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 525-5577
Little Scholars Of Detroit
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Little Scholars of Detroit as an exceptional preschool with caring, dedicated teachers who form meaningful relationships with students. Reviews highlight strong academic instruction, individualized attention, and a warm family-like atmosphere. Multiple families have used the center across generations, indicating long-term trust and satisfaction.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academic instructionindividualized student attention
Address
18966 Grand River, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 272-2514
Jumpstart Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
10112 Puritan, Detroit, MI
Phone
(248) 435-0027
Mt. Hope Crossbridge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
5323 Southfield Rd., Allen Park, MI
Phone
(586) 260-6576
White Pine Montessori Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
701 E. Maple Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Phone
(989) 775-8272
Children Of The Rising Sun Ctr Northrop
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the center's caring instructors, quality early childhood programming, and excellent communication. However, there are concerns about difficulty reaching the facility by phone and accessibility for enrollment inquiries.

Dedicated and loving staffchildren enjoy learninggood health and safety practices
Address
19176 Northrop, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 766-5676
Little Scholars Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Scholars CDC receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for over 15 years across multiple generations. Parents highlight exceptional teachers who provide individualized attention, create a family-like atmosphere, and facilitate significant child development in academics and emotional growth. The center is strongly recommended for quality preschool and early childhood education.

Caring and dedicated teachersindividualized attention for childrenfamily-like atmosphere
Address
22420 Fenkell, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 272-2514
Kidz Korner LLC Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Kidz Korner for its warm, family-like atmosphere and caring staff. The facility is noted for home-cooked meals, cleanliness, and attentive care that makes both children and parents feel safe and valued. It is highly recommended by families in the Pontiac and Oakland County areas.

Caring and patient staffwarm family-like atmospherehome-cooked meals
Address
51 W University Dr, Pontiac, MI
Phone
(248) 221-7072
Daystar Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Daystar Childcare in Burton receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong communication, flexible scheduling, detailed progress reports, and children who are happy and engaged.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationflexible scheduling
Address
1295 E Maple Ave, Burton, MI
Phone
(810) 743-3898
Appletree Early Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Appletree Early Care & Preschool in East Lansing receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, safe and clean environment, strong communication, and developmental support as key strengths. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction with the center.

Caring and nurturing staffSafe and clean environmentExcellent communication with parents
Address
3341 Coleman Road, East Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 580-4616
Orchard View Early Elementary - Gustafson Campus
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Orchard View Early Elementary receives mixed reviews. Two parents praised the staff's hospitality and commitment to education, while three parents raised serious concerns about parental involvement in decisions, outdoor recess in dangerous cold temperatures, inadequate special education services, and poor staff communication and demeanor.

Amazing hospitalityexcellent and committed staffgood educational foundation
Address
2820 Macarthur Road, Muskegon, MI
Phone
(231) 760-1778
North Midland Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

North Midland Family Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the safety, care quality, and friendly staff. However, a few concerns were raised about staffing capacity in the toddler room and front desk customer service.

Safe environmentexcellent room leadersfriendly and helpful staff
Address
2601 E. Shearer Rd., Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 689-7770
Kent Isd - Wyoming Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise KENT ISD - WYOMING GSRP for its warm, welcoming environment and professional, kind staff. The facility maintains clean classrooms and hallways, and families appreciate the community-focused programming and individualized support for child development. One parent reported difficulty reaching the center by phone.

Professional and kind staffclean facilitieswarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
2929 Rogers Lane Sw, Wyoming, MI
Phone
(616) 530-7516
Central Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Central Day Care Center in Traverse City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and transformational leadership under Director Lindsay. The facility has reportedly improved significantly in recent years and maintains strong parent communication. However, a small number of parents reported scheduling reliability issues and difficulty reaching staff.

caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadersh
Address
4100 Barnes Road, Traverse City, MI
Phone
(231) 947-6131
St Peter'S Lutheran Early Childhood Ctr
Church Daycare
3.8

St. Peter's Lutheran Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews. While several parents praise the teachers, care quality, and their children's happiness, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, including alleged racial discrimination by a secretary and complaints about unfair treatment of a child with developmental delays.

Caring and wonderful teacherschildren enjoy attendingflexible with parents
Address
23120 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, MI
Phone
(586) 447-9280
Howell Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1800 N. Burkhart Road, Howell, MI
Phone
(517) 915-8550
Toddlers Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Toddlers Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, spacious facilities, and affordability. One parent reported a negative experience with the owner's responsiveness and professionalism during their brief two-day trial.

Caring and respectful stafffamily-like treatment of childrenspacious play areas and classrooms
Address
14740 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 272-0934
Izzy'S Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
50 N Coldwater Rd, F & G, Weidman, MI
Phone
(989) 644-8089
Dreamy Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Dreamy Children Center in Dearborn Heights receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff, clean facility, and strong focus on child development. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care and describe it as a family-like environment. The director and teachers are frequently praised by name for their dedication and personal attention to each child.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring direct
Address
27335 W Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI
Phone
(313) 274-5222
Dorothy'S Discovery Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Dorothy's Discovery Daycare II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and former attendees who praise the family-like atmosphere, quality care, and flexibility. Parents highlight the smaller class sizes, attentive teachers, and director Dorothy's caring approach. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about the bus driver's reckless driving behavior.

Family-like atmospherewarm and welcoming staffsmaller class sizes with personal attention
Address
7265 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 483-9684
Coopersville Area Public School Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents praise Coopersville Area Public School Preschool for its supportive and friendly staff, positive learning environment, and well-maintained facilities. Students report feeling encouraged and anxiety-free, with many highlighting the quality of teachers and administrators. The school's integrated campus with other grade levels is also viewed favorably.

supportive teachers and staffpositive learning environmentfriendly administrators
Address
198 East Street, Comm Educ, Building, Coopersville, MI
Phone
(616) 997-3600
Franklin-Wright Early Start Child Develop. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Franklin-Wright Early Start Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its caring, dedicated staff and strong academic programming that supports child development across multiple areas. Parents report children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend.

Dedicated and caring staffacademic focusdevelopmental milestones (colors
Address
7375 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 579-1000

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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.