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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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Ford Early Learning Center - Bright Futures
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Ford Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Many parents praise the ECSE program, Spanish Immersion classes, staff responsiveness, and support for children with special needs. However, multiple parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries on their children, inadequate staff supervision, staff who yell at or physically hurt children, and lack of accountability when issues are reported.

ECSE program for children with ASDSpanish Immersion programstaff communication and responsiveness with parents
Address
2440 Clark Road, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 221-1800
Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Creative Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, engaging curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviews report serious concerns including child neglect, safety incidents, staff misconduct, and unresponsive management.

Caring and friendly staffChristian-based curriculum with diverse learning (sign languageBible studies)
Address
8488 Davison Road, Davison, MI
Phone
(810) 653-1308
Lakeshore Little People'S Place - Hamilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3554 M-40, Hamilton, MI
Phone
(269) 751-5422
Nmcaa Preschool - Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

This daycare center has very limited review data with a 3.4/5 Google rating based on minimal feedback. Reviews are predominantly negative, citing poor communication, lack of responsiveness, and inadequate support services. One positive review noted that issues were eventually resolved after management contact.

Responsive management when contactedissues resolved upon follow-up
Address
3962 Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI
Phone
(231) 947-3780
Henry Ford Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Henry Ford Early Learning Center has a highly divided reputation. While several parents praise the special education (ECSE) program, staff responsiveness, and Spanish immersion offerings, multiple parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries to their children, inadequate supervision, and unresponsive staff.

Strong ECSE program for children with autism and special needsSpanish immersion programstaff communication and responsiveness
Address
2440 E. Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 481-8277
Bright Beginnings Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3520 Pollina Ave., Fort Gratiot, MI
Phone
(810) 982-3191
Children'S Garden Cook
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Children's Garden Cook receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teaching staff for being engaging, supportive, and providing quality learning activities. However, administrative and office staff have been criticized for unprofessional communication and poor problem-solving regarding enrollment and scheduling issues.

Teachers are engaging and supportivevariety of learning activitiesexcellent program quality
Address
4433 E Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI
Phone
(810) 694-2601
Kidzone Preschool And Childcare At Lake Mich College
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI
Phone
(269) 927-6293
Kiddieklub
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

KiddieKlub receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and developmental activities. However, two negative reviews highlight serious concerns about infant care quality, staff communication, lack of parental updates, and unresponsive management.

Caring and nurturing staffcreative learning activitiesregular communication and photos
Address
1812 Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 722-2231
Happy Elephant Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Happy Elephant Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly and patient staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and strong communication. However, one parent reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision, poor handling of a child with autism, and an unwelcoming environment that caused their son significant distress.

Friendly and patient staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning opportunities
Address
G3237 Beecher, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 230-7600
Sturgis Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
107 W. West St., Sturgis, MI
Phone
(269) 659-1540
Childrens Garden Perry Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Children's Garden Perry Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teaching staff and educational activities, but report significant frustration with office staff professionalism and administrative issues regarding enrollment confirmations.

Engaging teacherssupportive staffvariety of activities
Address
11920 S Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI
Phone
(810) 591-6083
Novi Northville Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
23835 Novi Road, Novi, MI
Phone
(248) 348-3033
Busy Bees Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Busy Bees Learning Center receives polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the welcoming staff, clean facility, and child-centered approach, with children excited to attend. Negative reviews cite concerns about staff treatment of children, excessive timeouts, cleanliness, hygiene practices, and rude ownership.

welcoming and engaging staffclean buildingchild-centered philosophy
Address
11394 N. Linden Road, Clio, MI
Phone
(810) 368-4156
Marysville Childrens Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
901 Michigan Avenue, Marysville, MI
Phone
(810) 364-3165
Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool 14th St. LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Teddy Bear Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising its nature-based curriculum, staff communication, and developmental focus. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about understaffing, professionalism, and defensive staff responses. The facility maintains consistent 5-star ratings from satisfied parents alongside isolated but serious complaints.

Nature-based programsoutdoor activitiesexcellent staff communication
Address
222 E. 14th Street, Traverse City, MI
Phone
(231) 941-1330
Diapers 2 Diplomas Children'S Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Diapers 2 Diplomas for providing a loving, safe, and engaging environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Owner April and her staff are highlighted for going above and beyond in their care, treating each child with genuine compassion, and maintaining strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffOwner April's personal involvement and leadershipEngaging activities and field trips
Address
20301 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI
Phone
(586) 226-8776
Second Home Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
14057 East Nine Mile Road, Warren, MI
Phone
(586) 209-4267
Gateway Country Day Schl Clawson
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
456 E Fourteen Mile, Clawson, MI
Phone
(248) 589-0682
Little Bulldogs Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
308 W. Prairie, Vicksburg, MI
Phone
(269) 649-3311
Abc Grow & Learn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

ABC Grow & Learn receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between positive and negative experiences. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, developmental activities, safety measures, and communication through their app. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about child development claims, staff turnover, safety protocols, lack of teacher accreditation, and alleged discrimination against children with special needs.

Friendly and caring staffdevelopmental act
Address
420 S. Occidental Highway, Tecumseh, MI
Phone
(517) 423-0461
Rainbow Child Dev Ctr Da
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Rainbow Child Dev Ctr (KinderCare Davison) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the staff's warmth, communication, and educational quality. Parents particularly highlight the caring infant room staff and director Brenda. One 1-star review expresses dissatisfaction with infant care but provides no details.

Caring and supportive staffexcellent communicationwarm and welcoming environment
Address
9203 Lapeer Rd, Davison, MI
Phone
(810) 653-1206
Little Hands Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3355 Merriam St., Muskegon Heights, MI
Phone
(231) 733-7430
U Of M-Flint Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

U of M-Flint ECDC receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the educated, caring staff, play-based learning approach, and child development outcomes. However, some parents report long waitlists, high costs, poor communication, and concerns about staff rudeness.

Well-educated staff in early childhood developmentwarm and compassionate teachersplay-based learning approach
Address
509 N. Harrison St, William S White, Building, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 424-5214
Colt'S & Filly'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Colt's & Filly's has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational activities, and smooth onboarding experiences. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate accommodations for special needs children, failure to address bullying/biting incidents, lack of parental communication about injuries, and unresponsive ownership.

Caring and engaging stafffun and educational activitiesfield trips for school-age children
Address
3700 Harper Rd., Mason, MI
Phone
(517) 244-0814
Children'S Garden Mcgrath
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Children's Garden McGrath receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teachers and educational activities, but some report significant administrative issues, particularly with office staff communication and enrollment coordination.

Engaging teacherssupportive staffeducational activities
Address
G 5288 Todd Street, Grand Blanc, MI
Phone
(810) 591-5935
Macomb Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
16900 21 Mile Road, Macomb, MI
Phone
(586) 226-7000
Bussey Center For Early Childhood Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Bussey Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff, curriculum, and specialized services. One parent with a child with nonverbal autism had a negative experience citing disorganization, unclear communication about services, and concerns about how their concerns were handled initially.

Skilled and caring teachersstrong curriculum (HighScope)specialized in-house services (speech therapy
Address
24501 Fredrick, Southfield, MI
Phone
(248) 746-8590
Robins Playhouse And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
847 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, MI
Phone
(989) 426-7500
Honey Bee Palace Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Honey Bee Palace has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. A small number of parents praise the friendly staff and caring environment, while the majority report serious concerns about understaffing, unprofessional conduct, bullying issues, and unsafe conditions.

friendly staffcaring environment
Address
642 East Pierson Rd., Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 820-8020

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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.