Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Birmingham, MI
Compare 10 child daycare & preschools in Birmingham. Average rating: 4.74/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Birmingham, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.74/5
- Parent reviews
- 86
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Birmingham has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools with 86 parent reviews averaging 4.74/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48009 zip code, averaging 4.74 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Birmingham
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Preschool & Enrichment / Parents' Day Out4.64 score4.8(20)
1589 W Maple Ave, Birmingham, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
This appears to be a church-based facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the pastoral staff, music and youth programs, welcoming community atmosphere, and various church activities and services.
Strong pastoral and lay staffexcellent music and youth programscaring and service-minded communitybeautiful sanctuary - 2First Presbyterian Hand In Hand Early Learning Ctr4.63 score4.8(19)
1669 W Maple Road, Birmingham, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children
Reviews praise First Presbyterian Hand in Hand Early Learning Center as a welcoming and inclusive religious community. Parents highlight the warm, friendly staff and supportive environment for families, including those with special needs children. The facility is noted for its strong youth education programs and active community involvement.
Welcoming and friendly staffinclusive communityexcellent youth education programssupportive of families with special need - 3The Community House Early Childhood Center4.5 score5(5)
380 S Bates Street, Birmingham, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise The Community House Early Childhood Center for its small class sizes, individualized attention, and dedicated staff led by Director Sarah Schuster. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, speech, social skills, and overall confidence. Families appreciate the convenient downtown Birmingham location, community connections, and strong relationships built with staff.
Small class sizesindividualized academic attentionexperienced teachersstaff responsiveness and creativity - 4Our Shepherd Lutheran Early Childhood Center4.35 score4.6(7)
2225 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
The reviews provided are for Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, not the Early Childhood Center daycare program. Parents praise the church facility, welcoming community, and pastoral staff, but no reviews specifically address the daycare services, curriculum, or childcare experience.
Beautiful facilitywelcoming and friendly communitycaring pastorsactive congregation - 5Gateway Montessori School4.14 score4.2(12)
300 Willits Street, Birmingham, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
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 environmentpersonalized learning
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Birmingham
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Birmingham, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Birmingham zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48009 | 14 | 4.74 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Birmingham (20–275 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Birmingham based on parent reviews
Preschool & Enrichment / Parents' Day Out
1589 W Maple Ave, Birmingham, MI
This appears to be a church-based facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the pastoral staff, music and youth programs, welcoming community atmosphere, and various church activities and services.
The Community House Early Childhood Center
380 S Bates Street, Birmingham, MI
Parents consistently praise The Community House Early Childhood Center for its small class sizes, individualized attention, and dedicated staff led by Director Sarah Schuster. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, speech, social skills, and overall confidence. Families appreciate the convenient downtown Birmingham location, community connections, and strong relationships built with staff.
West Maple Nursery School At Lutheran Ch Of The R
1800 W Maple, Birmingham, MI
One parent expresses strong appreciation for the program, noting it helped their sister learn significantly. Another review highlights the staff's friendliness and the facility's cleanliness, though this reviewer assigned a lower rating.
St. James Preschool At St James Episcopal C
355 W Maple Ave, Birmingham, MI
One parent reports that their son successfully socialized and transitioned smoothly into full-day kindergarten after attending the preschool program from 18 months to age 4. The review highlights the program's effectiveness in preparing children for the demands of kindergarten through a gradual increase in attendance.
Gateway Montessori School
300 Willits Street, Birmingham, MI
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Birmingham, Michigan
There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Birmingham, Michigan, making up 67% of the 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Birmingham have an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.76 stars. Our analysis covers 86 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise The Community House Early Childhood Center for its small class sizes, individualized attention, and dedicated staff led by Director Sarah Schuster. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, speech, social skills, and overall confidence. Families appreciate the convenient downtown Birmingham location, community connections, and strong relationships built with staff.
- Address
- 380 S Bates Street, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 594-6411
One parent reports that their son successfully socialized and transitioned smoothly into full-day kindergarten after attending the preschool program from 18 months to age 4. The review highlights the program's effectiveness in preparing children for the demands of kindergarten through a gradual increase in attendance.
- Address
- 355 W Maple Ave, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 644-4071
This appears to be a church-based facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the pastoral staff, music and youth programs, welcoming community atmosphere, and various church activities and services.
- Address
- 1589 W Maple Ave, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 646-4889
One parent expresses strong appreciation for the program, noting it helped their sister learn significantly. Another review highlights the staff's friendliness and the facility's cleanliness, though this reviewer assigned a lower rating.
- Address
- 1800 W Maple, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 646-5155
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.
- Address
- 300 Willits Street, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 645-6393
- Address
- 2121 Midvale Road, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 203-5803
- Address
- 680 Harmon Street, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 885-3981
- Address
- 23400 W 13 Mi Rd, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 203-3382
- Address
- 771 Chesterfield, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 203-3425
IXL Learning Center Birmingham receives uniformly positive reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, and family-oriented environment that keeps children excited to attend.
- Address
- 1803 E. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham, MI
- Phone
- (248) 988-8448
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