10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Kentwood, Michigan

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kentwood

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 Smiles Daycare

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   1718 44th Street, Kentwood, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

   Little Smiles Daycare receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and owner Erin for creating a safe, clean, and educational environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, and making developmental progress across multiple areas including language and academics. The facility is noted for affordability, flexible payment options, and strong communication with parents through daily app updates and photos.

   Caring and loving staffengaged teachers who go above and beyondclean facilityowner presence and involvement
2. 2

   Trinity'S Playhouse Early Learning Center

   4.64 score

   5(9)

   897 52nd St, Kentwood, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

   Trinity's Playhouse Early Learning Center in Kentwood receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring staff led by owner Ms. Alanna, noting their children's developmental progress, emotional security, and positive learning experiences. Multiple reviewers express peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.

   Kind and patient staffstrong curriculum with measurable goalsChristian valuesdevelopmental progress in speech and academics
3. 3

   St Mark Lutheran Preschool

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   1934 52nd Street Se, Kentwood, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 125 children

   St. Mark Lutheran Preschool in Kentwood receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the facility for being welcoming, safe, and providing good learning opportunities for children. The religious community is noted as supportive and inclusive.

   Safe environmentgood learning opportunitieswelcoming staffinclusive community
4. 4

   Everyday Wonders Family Educare

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   4460 Eastern Ave., Kentwood, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

   Everyday Wonders Family Educare receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, inclusive environment with engaged staff and creative learning activities. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care and development, with staff treating students like family members. Multiple long-term families cite it as an excellent choice they would recommend.

   Caring and loving staffcreative activities and learning opportunitiesmilestone
5. 5

   My Little Munchkins

   3.8 score

   3.7(10)

   1940 44th St., Kentwood, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

   My Little Munchkins receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, safe environment, and individual attention to children. Two negative reviews cite administrative issues including delayed tax documentation and difficulty scheduling tours. The facility is led by owner Melissa and appears to balance structured learning with play-based exploration.

   caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystructured yet play-bas
6. 6

   Explore And Grow Christian Child

   3.64 score

   3.5(13)

   1200 60th Street Se, Kentwood, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 202 children

   Explore and Grow Christian Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, child-led learning, and enrichment activities like music and Spanish classes. However, two recent reviews highlight significant administrative issues including frequent unexplained closures, poor communication, unresponsive front office staff, and lack of transparency about availability.

   Caring and knowledgeable staffchild-led learning approachoutdoor acces
7. 7

   Appletree Christian Learning Center

   3.48 score

   3.3(14)

   732 52nd St., Kentwood, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 168 children

   Appletree Christian Learning Center in Kentwood receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the attentive staff, communication, and accommodations for children with special needs, while a minority report serious concerns about hygiene, supervision, and staff professionalism.

   Caring and attentive teachersresponsive to special needs and health issuesgood parent communicationdaily photo updates and webcam access

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