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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Gaylord, MI

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Gaylord. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gaylord, Michigan at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
4
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Gaylord offers 6 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49735 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Gaylord

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Gaylord, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gaylord zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
497358
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gaylord (18–170 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gaylord based on parent reviews

Little Sprouts Childcare Center LLC

5

700 Random Lane, Gaylord, MI

Gaylord Community Schools Child Care Center

5

615 S. Elm Street, Gaylord, MI

Tiny Treasures Day Care

3.5(4)

567 East Fifth St, Gaylord, MI

One parent highlights the staff as kind and compassionate, while another details a state investigation that exonerated the center regarding a reported broken collarbone claim. Conversely, other reviewers report a child arriving home with a broken collarbone, allege repeated injuries, and criticize unfair billing practices that charged for absence while banning the child afterward.

kind and compassionate staff

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Daycare types in Gaylord

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Gaylord, Michigan

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Gaylord, Michigan, making up 75% of the 8 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 Gaylord have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 4 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord

Showing 6 results

Little Sprouts Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
700 Random Lane, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 448-2400
Gaylord Community Schools Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
615 S. Elm Street, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 705-3018
Tiny Treasures Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent highlights the staff as kind and compassionate, while another details a state investigation that exonerated the center regarding a reported broken collarbone claim. Conversely, other reviewers report a child arriving home with a broken collarbone, allege repeated injuries, and criticize unfair billing practices that charged for absence while banning the child afterward.

kind and compassionate staff
Address
567 East Fifth St, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 705-2071
Treetops Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 731-8459
Gaylord South Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
615 S. Elm Street, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 356-3474
Gaylord Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Recent feedback highlights the center's nice facilities and clean, well-organized environment. Parents note the staff is friendly and helpful, with one mentioning the space is suitable for studying or testing.

nice facilitiesfriendly staffclean environment
Address
97 Livingston Boulevard, Gaylord, MI
Phone
(989) 732-1914

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gaylord, Michigan, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Gaylord have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gaylord, 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
Gaylord offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Gaylord for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gaylord 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.