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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

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Cribs 2 College Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
20401 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 646-2907
Bright Minds Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Bright Minds Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the staff as welcoming, caring, and communicative with excellent child engagement. However, three parents report serious concerns including roach infestation, poor facility cleanliness, unresponsive management, and children refusing to attend.

welcoming and helpful staffkind and compassionate caregood communication with parents about child's day
Address
17640-17644 West Warren, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 982-1150
L. A. C. C. Child Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, on-site meal preparation, and extended hours. However, one detailed negative review contradicts these claims, citing unprofessional management, inadequate sanitization, underpaid staff, and unmet promises regarding 24-hour service and transportation.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityon-site cook with wholesome meals
Address
16619 Wyoming Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 345-3744
Starting Point Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Starting Point Montessori Center receives highly polarized reviews. Parents who are satisfied praise the educational quality, cleanliness, and staff, particularly noting children's academic progress. However, numerous negative reviews cite high costs, aggressive billing practices, staff rudeness, poor communication, and concerns about child care quality.

Strong academic curriculumchildren learn multiple languagesclean facility
Address
7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-8285
Quality Child Care And Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Quality Child Care and Learning Center I receives mixed reviews, with some parents praising professional staff and clean facilities, while others report serious concerns about supervision, child safety, unfair treatment, and poor communication. The facility has a 2.6/5 Google rating with recent reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star.

Professional phone communicationclean facilityattentive staff care
Address
4719 East 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 366-5433
Ready 2 Learn Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Ready 2 Learn Childcare Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the staff's friendliness, academic instruction, and communication, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, unexplained injuries to children, poor health protocol implementation, and overall lack of supervision and accountability.

Academic learningfriendly and joyful staffgood communication with parents
Address
17300 Schaefer, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 468-9470
The Kid Network Childcare & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
18451 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 789-5555
Ma And Pa Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
15398 Gratiot, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 421-7495
Once Upon A Time Child World
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
634 Horton St., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 868-5175
Corpus Christi
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
19900 Evergreen, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 463-0455
Emerson School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19500 Curtis Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Chapel Hill Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4924 Joy Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 933-0300
C.R. Smith Pre-Kindergarten Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17195 Redford Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 532-7510
A And W Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

A and W Day Care Center in Detroit receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the friendly, professional, and certified staff, clean facility, quality educational instruction, and individualized care for each child.

Friendly and welcoming staffprofessional and certified teachersclean and well-maintained facility
Address
6565 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 581-0665
Blackwell Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9330 Shoemaker Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Marcus Garvey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2301 Van Dyke Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
A Brighter Beginning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16101 Schoolcraft Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(810) 844-4644
Childtime Learning Center #0642
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center #0642 in Detroit as an exceptional daycare with a warm, welcoming environment and highly dedicated staff. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional development, and parents appreciate the excellent communication and family-like atmosphere. The director Ms. Shannon and teaching staff receive particular recognition for their care and professionalism.

Warm and welcoming environmentexcellent staff-parent communicationclean and well-organized facility
Address
500 E. Jefferson Ave, 500 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 393-8940
George Crockett Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4851 14th Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 896-6078
Focus: Hope-Glazer Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2001 Labelle, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 852-1500
Det.Waldorf School Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2555 Burns Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 822-0300
Toddlertime Child Care Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Toddlertime Child Care Center #2 for its caring, professional staff and warm, family-like environment. Children reportedly feel comfortable, supported in their development, and excited to learn. The facility is well-maintained with age-appropriate materials and excellent parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional leadershipclean and safe facility
Address
15909 West Mcnichols, Detroit, MI
Phone
(248) 272-8463
Golightly School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5536 St.Antoine St., Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Fleming School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18501 Waltham Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Webber Sampson School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4700 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Kids-In-Zion Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15600 Evanston, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 839-9842
Bennett School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2111 Mullane Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
Edison School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17045 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 347-8855
New Center Child Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8007 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 872-4633
Lafayette Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1549 E Lafayette, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 656-4443

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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.