22 Child Daycare & Preschools in Jackson, Michigan

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jackson

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

   Dahlem Science & Nature Preschool

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   7117 S. Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

   Reviews praise Dahlem Science & Nature Preschool as an excellent outdoor destination with well-maintained trails, educational nature programs, and activities suitable for all ages. Visitors consistently highlight the beautiful natural setting, wildlife viewing opportunities, and family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and picnic areas.

   well-maintained trailseducational programswildlife viewingoutdoor playground
2. 2

   Felician Children'S Center

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   205 Seymour Avenue, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

   Parents consistently praise Felician Children's Center for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and safety. The facility offers comprehensive services including meals, snacks, diapers, and an app for daily communication. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction and strong emotional connections between staff and children.

   Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilitycomprehensive meal and supply provisionsdaily communication app with photos
3. 3

   J A C C Child Care Lab At Jackson Area Career

   4.12 score

   4.2(8)

   6800 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   JACC Child Care Lab receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the apprenticeship, early college programs, and quality teachers, multiple detailed complaints describe serious issues with bullying, inadequate administrative response, attendance record manipulation, and lack of student accountability.

   Apprenticeship and early college programs availablequality teachers and classesstudents advance to 4-year colleges
4. 4

   Abc Academy Child Care And Dev C

   4.08 score

   4.1(20)

   800 Laurence Street, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

   ABC Academy Child Care and Development Center in Jackson, Michigan receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, strong security, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. The center is noted as NAEYC accredited and maintains active communication with families through photos, apps, and daily updates.

   Friendly and caring staffexperienced teachers who build strong relationships with childrenclean facilitiesstrong security measures
5. 5

   Phoenix Child Care & Academy II

   4.07 score

   4.1(15)

   2511 Kibby Road, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

   Phoenix Child Care & Academy II receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple locations in Jackson, Michigan. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental outcomes for children. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form close bonds with teachers.

   Caring and compassionate staffclean facilitiessmall class sizesstrong academic and social skill development
6. 6

   Abc Academy III At Jackson Comm College

   4.07 score

   4.1(12)

   2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

   ABC Academy III at Jackson Community College receives nearly universal praise from parents, with strong appreciation for staff quality, child development support, and flexible accommodations. Parents consistently report their children are happy and learning in a caring, well-organized environment. One parent noted the infant care is excellent but expressed concern about a recent decline in the preschool program.

   Caring and professional stafflong-term relationships with familiesdevelopmental support and behavioral guidanceflexible scheduling and accommodations
7. 7

   Heaven'S Little Helpers Child Development

   3.59 score

   3.3(7)

   6180 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

   Heaven's Little Helpers receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. While some parents praise the caring staff and positive child development outcomes from their time at the center, others report serious concerns including overcrowding, poor cleanliness, inadequate supervision, rough handling of children, and safety issues.

   Caring and attentive staffteachers form meaningful connections with childrenchildren show developmental progress
8. 8

   Little Rainbows Commonwealth

   3.23 score

   3(17)

   209 E. Washington Street, Jackson, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

   Little Rainbows Commonwealth receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, reasonable pricing, and convenient downtown location. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff management, inadequate handling of children with special needs (ADHD, HFA), safety incidents, and poor parent communication.

   Friendly and caring staffaffordable pricingconvenient downtown Jackson locationrecently renovated facility

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