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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lake Odessa, MI

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Lake Odessa. Average rating: 3.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lake Odessa, Michigan at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.75/5
Parent reviews
14
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lake Odessa offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.75/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Odessa

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
    St Edwards Child Care Center
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    531 Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    St Edwards Child Care Center is a religious facility in Lake Odessa with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, warm community atmosphere, and quality of care across multiple class levels.

    Friendly and hospitable staffwelcoming environmentstrong sense of communitymulti-age classroom options
  2. 2
    Beginning Roots Child Development Center
    3.4 score
    2.8(5)

    826 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Beginning Roots Child Development Center has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, respectful teaching approach, and happy children, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged rule violations, inappropriate discipline, inadequate nutrition, staff yelling, and insufficient supervision that led to a licensing complaint.

    caring and accommodating staffchildren happy to attendrespectful and honest teaching environmentgood hygiene

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Odessa

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lake Odessa, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

2.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Odessa (26–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lake Odessa based on parent reviews

Beginning Roots Child Development Center

2.8(5)

826 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, MI

Beginning Roots Child Development Center has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, respectful teaching approach, and happy children, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged rule violations, inappropriate discipline, inadequate nutrition, staff yelling, and insufficient supervision that led to a licensing complaint.

caring and accommodating staffchildren happy to attendrespectful and honest teaching environment

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Daycare types in Lake Odessa

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lake Odessa, Michigan

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Lake Odessa, Michigan, making up 50% of the 2 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 Lake Odessa have an average rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 14 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lake Odessa, 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 Lake Odessa

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Beginning Roots Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Beginning Roots Child Development Center has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, respectful teaching approach, and happy children, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged rule violations, inappropriate discipline, inadequate nutrition, staff yelling, and insufficient supervision that led to a licensing complaint.

caring and accommodating staffchildren happy to attendrespectful and honest teaching environment
Address
826 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, MI
Phone
(616) 374-7030

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lake Odessa, Michigan, out of 2 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 Lake Odessa have an average Google rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Odessa, 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
Lake Odessa offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Lake Odessa for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lake Odessa 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.