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221 Child Daycare & Preschools in Detroit, Michigan

Browse all 221 child daycare & preschools in Detroit, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Detroit

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.

  1. 1

    5251 East Outer Drive, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    The reviews provided do not contain any parent feedback about Chapel Child Daycare Learning Center. Instead, all 10 reviews discuss Galilee Church in Detroit, led by Pastor Chapman. There is a data mismatch between the daycare facility listed and the actual review content.

    None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
  2. 2

    16520 Wyoming St., Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Kingdom Kare Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean environment, strong communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's development and behavior. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable attending the center.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facilitysmall class sizes
  3. 3
    Learning Links Academy
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    19363 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Learning Links Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and energetic staff, particularly Ms. White and her team, for fostering children's academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being in a welcoming, family-like environment.

    Staff warmth and caring approachstrong academic and developmental supportpositive daily communication with parentschildren's eagerness to attend
  4. 4

    19321 West Chicago, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise Development Centers EHS/HS St. Suzanne for its friendly and helpful staff, safe playground, and diverse programming including after-school activities, summer programs, and youth sports camps. The center also provides valuable community resources including clothing distribution and food assistance programs.

    Friendly and helpful staffsafe playgrounddiverse after-school and summer programs (cookingnutrition
  5. 5

    3810 Gilbert Street, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Parents praise the daycare for helping children thrive with wonderful and friendly staff. The facility is also recognized for its strong community outreach programs, including food assistance, homeless support, and weekly meals for those in need.

    Excellent teaching staffsupportive learning environmentparental involvement opportunitiescommunity outreach programs
  6. 6

    19741 Van Dyke St., Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's caring, patient approach and the center's commitment to child development and learning. Parents highlight the family-like atmosphere, strong teacher-child bonds, and the center's ability to meet individual needs including special education support. Multiple long-term families (3-5 years) express high satisfaction and would strongly recommend the center.

    Caring and patient stafffamily-like environmentchild development and learning focusstrong teacher-child relationships
  7. 7
    Citadel Of Praise
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    20280 Lyndon, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

    All reviews are 5-star ratings praising Citadel of Praise as a welcoming faith-based church community. Parents highlight engaging children's church programs, Bible teaching, and the pastor's leadership. The facility fosters a strong sense of spiritual community and family belonging.

    Welcoming atmosphereengaging children's church activitiesBible-based curriculumarts and crafts programs
  8. 8
    U.N.I. (All Saints)
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    8300 Longworth, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    U.N.I. (All Saints) is a community center in Detroit offering childcare alongside various community services. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and diverse programming for children of all backgrounds. The facility is noted for its community involvement, including food assistance programs and after-school activities.

    Welcoming and loving staffdiverse programs for youthcommunity-focusedfood assistance services
  9. 9
    Vnhs-Word Of Truth Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4900 Lovett, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

    VNHS-Word of Truth Center is a church-based facility in Detroit with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and family-oriented community. Parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, spacious layout, and helpful staff.

    Spiritual atmosphere and biblical teachingswelcoming and friendly communityclean and spacious facilityample parking and handicap accessibility
  10. 10

    4351 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

    The Giving Tree Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's nurturing Montessori approach, experienced and caring staff, strong academic preparation, and warm community feel. Children consistently show academic readiness, social confidence, and genuine love for attending.

    Experienced staff with many teachers having 30+ years tenurepatient and nurturing teachersstrong Montessori curriculumacademic preparation for elementary school

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Detroit based on parent reviews

Chapel Child Daycare Learning Center

4.9(20)

5251 East Outer Drive, Detroit, MI

The reviews provided do not contain any parent feedback about Chapel Child Daycare Learning Center. Instead, all 10 reviews discuss Galilee Church in Detroit, led by Pastor Chapman. There is a data mismatch between the daycare facility listed and the actual review content.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare

Kingdom Kare Learning Center

4.9(20)

16520 Wyoming St., Detroit, MI

Kingdom Kare Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean environment, strong communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's development and behavior. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable attending the center.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facility

Learning Links Academy

5(12)

19363 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI

Learning Links Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and energetic staff, particularly Ms. White and her team, for fostering children's academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being in a welcoming, family-like environment.

Staff warmth and caring approachstrong academic and developmental supportpositive daily communication with parents

Development Centers Ehs/Hs St. Suzanne

4.9(18)

19321 West Chicago, Detroit, MI

Parents consistently praise Development Centers EHS/HS St. Suzanne for its friendly and helpful staff, safe playground, and diverse programming including after-school activities, summer programs, and youth sports camps. The center also provides valuable community resources including clothing distribution and food assistance programs.

Friendly and helpful staffsafe playgrounddiverse after-school and summer programs (cooking

Vistas Nuevas Hs And St.Peterandpaul

4.9(17)

3810 Gilbert Street, Detroit, MI

Parents praise the daycare for helping children thrive with wonderful and friendly staff. The facility is also recognized for its strong community outreach programs, including food assistance, homeless support, and weekly meals for those in need.

Excellent teaching staffsupportive learning environmentparental involvement opportunities

Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center

5(10)

19741 Van Dyke St., Detroit, MI

Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's caring, patient approach and the center's commitment to child development and learning. Parents highlight the family-like atmosphere, strong teacher-child bonds, and the center's ability to meet individual needs including special education support. Multiple long-term families (3-5 years) express high satisfaction and would strongly recommend the center.

Caring and patient stafffamily-like environmentchild development and learning focus

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Detroit, Michigan

There are 221 child daycare & preschools in Detroit, Michigan, making up 78% of the 282 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.

When choosing a daycare in Detroit, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Detroit

Showing 221 results

Cole'S Castle
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16603 E. Warren, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 884-5437
Childrens Corner Center Learning II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16901 Schoolcraft St, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 835-3716
Pathways Of Promise Early Childhood Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1550 Taylor, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 873-0064
Renaissance H.S./Unity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7500 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 491-3070
Hallelujah Shaw'S Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12015 East Mcnichols, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 371-9251
Pauline Multi Cultural Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2405 W. Mcnichols, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 340-1350
Wsu Merrill-Palmer Child Development Lab
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
87 E Ferry Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 664-2533
Wayne State U Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4500 Cass Ave, Ste 1, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 577-1686
Kidz Dayz Inn Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
15121 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 640-9330
Tot Town Child Devmt Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tot Town Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents with all 5-star reviews. Parents praise the friendly, safe, and clean environment, along with staff who teach children with love and care. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled multiple children over many years.

Safe and clean environmentfriendly staffloving approach to teaching
Address
8950 Greenfield, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 838-8200
First Yogi'S Kiddie Kare Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13668 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 834-2577
Little Learners Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
18310 Livernois, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 342-2665
United Children And Family Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1619 East State Fair, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 629-3734
Kidz Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
18602 Fenkell, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 779-7359
Rachel'S Day Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
18025 29 Wyoming, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 397-6181
Creative Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8680 Evergreen, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 346-2660
Kristy'S Early Chldhd Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
22400 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 255-2000
Mini Miracles Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Mini Miracles Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong academic programming, and structured learning environment. Parents report their children advanced academically and enjoyed attending the school.

caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculumfun learning approach
Address
14221 Southfield Rd., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 837-5040
Early Learning Prep
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16950 East Warren, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 885-8800
Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's caring, patient approach and the center's commitment to child development and learning. Parents highlight the family-like atmosphere, strong teacher-child bonds, and the center's ability to meet individual needs including special education support. Multiple long-term families (3-5 years) express high satisfaction and would strongly recommend the center.

Caring and patient stafffamily-like environmentchild development and learning focus
Address
19741 Van Dyke St., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 657-9001
Davis Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
21355 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 255-2600
International Language Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6501 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8488
My Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10512 Puritan, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 989-7334
Learning Links Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Learning Links Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and energetic staff, particularly Ms. White and her team, for fostering children's academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being in a welcoming, family-like environment.

Staff warmth and caring approachstrong academic and developmental supportpositive daily communication with parents
Address
19363 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-2506
Development Centers Ehs/Hs St. Suzanne
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Development Centers EHS/HS St. Suzanne for its friendly and helpful staff, safe playground, and diverse programming including after-school activities, summer programs, and youth sports camps. The center also provides valuable community resources including clothing distribution and food assistance programs.

Friendly and helpful staffsafe playgrounddiverse after-school and summer programs (cooking
Address
19321 West Chicago, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 531-2500
Vistas Nuevas Hs And St.Peterandpaul
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise the daycare for helping children thrive with wonderful and friendly staff. The facility is also recognized for its strong community outreach programs, including food assistance, homeless support, and weekly meals for those in need.

Excellent teaching staffsupportive learning environmentparental involvement opportunities
Address
3810 Gilbert Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 895-7333
Chapel Child Daycare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided do not contain any parent feedback about Chapel Child Daycare Learning Center. Instead, all 10 reviews discuss Galilee Church in Detroit, led by Pastor Chapman. There is a data mismatch between the daycare facility listed and the actual review content.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
5251 East Outer Drive, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 372-5060
Tamara'S All About Kidz LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Tamara's All About Kidz for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's consistency, patience, and genuine affection for children across different age groups. Families report feeling confident in the quality of care and appreciate regular communication about their children's development.

Caring and experienced staffconsistent care from infancy onwardclean environment
Address
17219 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 882-4433
Kingdom Kare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Kingdom Kare Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean environment, strong communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's development and behavior. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable attending the center.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facility
Address
16520 Wyoming St., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 468-9437
Citadel Of Praise
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

All reviews are 5-star ratings praising Citadel of Praise as a welcoming faith-based church community. Parents highlight engaging children's church programs, Bible teaching, and the pastor's leadership. The facility fosters a strong sense of spiritual community and family belonging.

Welcoming atmosphereengaging children's church activitiesBible-based curriculum
Address
20280 Lyndon, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 533-3706

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Frequently asked questions

There are 221 child daycare & preschools daycares in Detroit, Michigan, out of 282 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Detroit, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Detroit offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 221 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 22 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 28 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Detroit for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Detroit must be licensed by Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.