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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ithaca, MI

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Ithaca. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ithaca, Michigan at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Ithaca has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ithaca

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
    Little Palms Pre-School
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1250 E Washington Rd, Ithaca, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Palms for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care led by director Ankita. The daycare is highly regarded for fresh home-cooked meals, individualized attention, engaging STEM-based curriculum, and strong communication with parents. Children reportedly transition smoothly and enjoy attending daily.

    Caring and dedicated stafffresh home-cooked meals with nutritional varietysmooth transitions for toddlersindividualized attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Ithaca

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ithaca (20–59 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ithaca based on parent reviews

Little Palms Pre-School

4.6(20)

1250 E Washington Rd, Ithaca, MI

Parents consistently praise Little Palms for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care led by director Ankita. The daycare is highly regarded for fresh home-cooked meals, individualized attention, engaging STEM-based curriculum, and strong communication with parents. Children reportedly transition smoothly and enjoy attending daily.

Caring and dedicated stafffresh home-cooked meals with nutritional varietysmooth transitions for toddlers

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Ithaca, Michigan

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Ithaca, Michigan. 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 Ithaca have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca

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Little Palms Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Little Palms for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care led by director Ankita. The daycare is highly regarded for fresh home-cooked meals, individualized attention, engaging STEM-based curriculum, and strong communication with parents. Children reportedly transition smoothly and enjoy attending daily.

Caring and dedicated stafffresh home-cooked meals with nutritional varietysmooth transitions for toddlers
Address
1250 E Washington Rd, Ithaca, MI
Phone
(989) 875-7080
Ithaca Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Webster Street, Ithaca, MI
Phone
(989) 875-4741
Ithaca Early Childhood Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Webster St., Ithaca, MI
Phone
(989) 875-4741
Building Blocks III
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
125 S. Maple, Ithaca, MI
Phone
(989) 875-4441

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ithaca, Michigan. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Ithaca have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ithaca, 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
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 Ithaca for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ithaca 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.