Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Highland, MI
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Highland. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Highland, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 75
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Highland has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48357 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highland
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.
- 1Discover Preschool4.8 score5(20)
680 W. Livingston Road, Highland, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Discover Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, qualified teachers who create a loving, nurturing environment with engaging, play-based activities that foster both academic readiness and enthusiasm for learning.
Loving and caring teachersengaging hands-on activitieswarm nurturing environmentkindergarten readiness preparation - 2Building Blocks Preschool / Day Care Center4.48 score4.7(11)
340 Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Building Blocks Preschool is a nature-based, play-focused daycare in Highland, Michigan that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the outdoor-centered curriculum, caring staff, individualized attention to children's interests, and strong communication through daily learning stories. Children reportedly show excitement about attending, positive growth in confidence and learning, and lasting developmental benefits.
Nature-based curriculumoutdoor play emphasisplay-based learningReggio Emilia philosophy - 3Wiggles & Giggles Child Care Center3.84 score3.8(20)
1131 White Lake Road, Highland, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Wiggles & Giggles receives consistently high praise from parents, with children showing happiness, strong social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. Parents highlight the caring staff, engaging activities including daily field trips, and a family-like atmosphere that has retained many families for multiple years.
Staff treated as familyaccommodates severe allergiesdaily field tripsclean facility - 4Apollo Center3.76 score3.7(20)
2029 N. Milford Road, Highland, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Apollo Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its structured classroom environment, experienced and caring teachers, and developmental programs, particularly the GSRP preschool program. However, serious concerns have been raised by parents of special needs children regarding inadequate meal provision despite government funding and parent expectations.
Caring and attentive teachersstable staffschool-like classroom environmentstructured curriculum
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Highland
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Highland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Highland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48357 | 5 | 4.67 | 3 | |
| 48356 | 5 | 4.25 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Highland (28–165 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Highland based on parent reviews
Discover Preschool
680 W. Livingston Road, Highland, MI
Discover Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, qualified teachers who create a loving, nurturing environment with engaging, play-based activities that foster both academic readiness and enthusiasm for learning.
Building Blocks Preschool / Day Care Center
340 Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, MI
Building Blocks Preschool is a nature-based, play-focused daycare in Highland, Michigan that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the outdoor-centered curriculum, caring staff, individualized attention to children's interests, and strong communication through daily learning stories. Children reportedly show excitement about attending, positive growth in confidence and learning, and lasting developmental benefits.
Wee Friends
105 W Ruggles, Highland, MI
Parents highlight Wee Friends as a highly nurturing and loving environment with responsive staff and ownership. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and the close collaboration between teachers and families. No specific negatives were mentioned in the available feedback.
Wiggles & Giggles Child Care Center
1131 White Lake Road, Highland, MI
Wiggles & Giggles receives consistently high praise from parents, with children showing happiness, strong social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. Parents highlight the caring staff, engaging activities including daily field trips, and a family-like atmosphere that has retained many families for multiple years.
Apollo Center
2029 N. Milford Road, Highland, MI
Apollo Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its structured classroom environment, experienced and caring teachers, and developmental programs, particularly the GSRP preschool program. However, serious concerns have been raised by parents of special needs children regarding inadequate meal provision despite government funding and parent expectations.
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Daycare types in Highland
Child Daycare & Preschools in Highland, Michigan
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Highland, Michigan, making up 90% of the 10 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 Highland have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Highland, 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 Highland
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Discover Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, qualified teachers who create a loving, nurturing environment with engaging, play-based activities that foster both academic readiness and enthusiasm for learning.
- Address
- 680 W. Livingston Road, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 684-1203
Parents highlight Wee Friends as a highly nurturing and loving environment with responsive staff and ownership. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and the close collaboration between teachers and families. No specific negatives were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 105 W Ruggles, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 887-7751
Building Blocks Preschool is a nature-based, play-focused daycare in Highland, Michigan that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the outdoor-centered curriculum, caring staff, individualized attention to children's interests, and strong communication through daily learning stories. Children reportedly show excitement about attending, positive growth in confidence and learning, and lasting developmental benefits.
- Address
- 340 Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 889-2727
Wiggles & Giggles receives consistently high praise from parents, with children showing happiness, strong social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. Parents highlight the caring staff, engaging activities including daily field trips, and a family-like atmosphere that has retained many families for multiple years.
- Address
- 1131 White Lake Road, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 887-5542
Apollo Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its structured classroom environment, experienced and caring teachers, and developmental programs, particularly the GSRP preschool program. However, serious concerns have been raised by parents of special needs children regarding inadequate meal provision despite government funding and parent expectations.
- Address
- 2029 N. Milford Road, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 684-8292
- Address
- 219 Watkins Boulevard, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 676-8462
- Address
- 3620 Duck Lake Rd, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 887-3155
- Address
- 300 Livingston Road, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 889-6625
- Address
- 3150 Harvey Lake Rd, Highland, MI
- Phone
- (248) 684-8274
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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