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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jenison, MI

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Jenison. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jenison, Michigan at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
38
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Jenison has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49428 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jenison

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
    Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    598 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

    Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Jenison for its caring, knowledgeable staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Children show significant developmental growth, and parents appreciate the daily communication, live camera access, and enriching activities. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and feeling like a second home for families.

    Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable teacherssafe environmentstrong GSRP preschool program
  2. 2
    Cottonwood Christian Learning Center
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    1101 Cypress Drive, Jenison, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 47 children

    Reviews praise Cottonwood Christian Learning Center as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility with strong pastoral leadership and active programming for all ages. Parents appreciate the biblical teaching, friendly community atmosphere, and engaged staff. One reviewer suggested adding music displays and children's worship services.

    Christ-centered environmentfriendly congregationexcellent preachingactive youth programs
  3. 3
    Freedom Early Learning Center
    3.61 score
    3.4(9)

    2616 Port Sheldon Street, Jenison, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Freedom Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers and child care quality, but significant criticism of administrative operations. The facility has earned five 5-star ratings highlighting teacher professionalism and child development, but three 1-star ratings and one 2-star rating focus on poor office communication, administrative errors, and management's treatment of families.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Jenison

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.75avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jenison zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4942812
4.42
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jenison (25–169 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

4

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jenison based on parent reviews

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

4.8(20)

598 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Jenison for its caring, knowledgeable staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Children show significant developmental growth, and parents appreciate the daily communication, live camera access, and enriching activities. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and feeling like a second home for families.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable teacherssafe environment

Freedom Early Learning Center

3.4(9)

2616 Port Sheldon Street, Jenison, MI

Freedom Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers and child care quality, but significant criticism of administrative operations. The facility has earned five 5-star ratings highlighting teacher professionalism and child development, but three 1-star ratings and one 2-star rating focus on poor office communication, administrative errors, and management's treatment of families.

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Daycare types in Jenison

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 5

Child Daycare & Preschools in Jenison, Michigan

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Jenison, Michigan, making up 33% of the 12 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 Jenison have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 38 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jenison, 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 Jenison

Showing 4 results

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Jenison for its caring, knowledgeable staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Children show significant developmental growth, and parents appreciate the daily communication, live camera access, and enriching activities. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and feeling like a second home for families.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable teacherssafe environment
Address
598 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI
Phone
(616) 667-9450
Freedom Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Freedom Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers and child care quality, but significant criticism of administrative operations. The facility has earned five 5-star ratings highlighting teacher professionalism and child development, but three 1-star ratings and one 2-star rating focus on poor office communication, administrative errors, and management's treatment of families.

Caring and professional teacherschild develo
Address
2616 Port Sheldon Street, Jenison, MI
Phone
(616) 669-3343
Horizon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6462 Center Industrial Dr, Jenison, MI
Phone
(616) 669-7722
Starz Unlimited Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
596 Baldwin, Suite 2, Jenison, MI
Phone
(616) 457-4848

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Jenison, Michigan, out of 12 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 Jenison have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jenison, 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
Jenison offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Jenison for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jenison 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.