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54 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lansing, Michigan

Browse all 54 child daycare & preschools in Lansing, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lansing

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
    Miller Rd. Head Start
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    3000 W. Miller Rd., Lansing, MI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 100 children

    Miller Rd. Head Start, operated through Kingdom Ministries church in Lansing, receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring teachers and staff, welcoming environment, and quality care provided to children in the Head Start program.

    Loving and non-judgmental staffwelcoming atmospherecaring teacherschildren enjoy attending
  2. 2

    7910 E. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 111 children

    Our Savior Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality education, and strong Christian environment. Parents highlight small class sizes, attentive teachers, and well-organized programs. The facility is noted for preparing students academically and spiritually while fostering community involvement.

    caring and dedicated teacherssmall class sizesstrong Christian foundationgood teacher-student ratios
  3. 3

    1518 S. Washington Street, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Liz's Breadcrumbs Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong leadership, educational enrichment activities, and affordable pricing. The daycare creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure and develop socially and academically.

    Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and patient teachersresponsive to children's needsstrong leadership
  4. 4

    3118 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across their daycare, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is particularly valued for its convenience and flexibility in supporting working families.

    Caring and friendly staffstrong director communicationconvenient before/after school care at multiple locationssummer camp programs
  5. 5

    2901 Lyons Avenue, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Corner for excellent staff, strong communication, and flexible care options including before/after school programs and summer camps. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility is noted for being accommodating to working families and accepting DHS assistance.

    Friendly and caring staffexcellent director communicationflexible before/after school care at multiple school locationssummer camp programs
  6. 6

    1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Caterpillar Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all service types. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong communication, and quality programming for infants through school-age children. The facility is particularly valued for before/after school care and summer camp options that support working families.

    Caring and friendly staffexcellent communicationaccommodating to family needsmultiple location options at schools
  7. 7

    2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Helping Hands Christian Learning Center in Lansing receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient school transportation services. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about staff inexperience, lack of professionalism, and a serious incident involving child injury and facility negligence.

    Loving and caring staffstrong educational programsschool transportation servicesfamily-like atmosphere
  8. 8

    3140 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Small Folks Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and children's developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns about isolation of a child as punishment and lack of communication with parents about the incident.

    Staff treat children with genuine care and affectionstrong developmental and speech progresschildren enjoy attendingteachers are supportive and relatable
  9. 9

    840 Baker Street, Lansing, MI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 38 children

    Parents speak very highly of Baker/Donora Head Start, with all reviewers giving ratings of 4-5 stars. They praise the teachers and the program's educational and emotional benefits for preschool students. One parent emphasizes the long-term advantages of Head Start enrollment and encourages early application.

    Amazing teachersgood for preschool studentssupports emotional growthprovides educational advantage
  10. 10

    1001 N. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Emanuel Lutheran Daycare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the kind and creative staff, community atmosphere, and use of technology to share updates about their children. However, the facility also received criticism related to broader church community engagement concerns rather than daycare-specific operations.

    Kind and creative staffup-to-date technology/app for parent communicationwelcoming communityChrist-centered environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lansing based on parent reviews

Liz'S Breadcrumbs Daycare

5(5)

1518 S. Washington Street, Lansing, MI

Liz's Breadcrumbs Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong leadership, educational enrichment activities, and affordable pricing. The daycare creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure and develop socially and academically.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and patient teachersresponsive to children's needs

Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site

4.6(20)

3118 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI

Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across their daycare, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is particularly valued for its convenience and flexibility in supporting working families.

Caring and friendly staffstrong director communicationconvenient before/after school care at multiple locations

Caterpillar Corner Lyons Site

4.6(20)

2901 Lyons Avenue, Lansing, MI

Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Corner for excellent staff, strong communication, and flexible care options including before/after school programs and summer camps. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility is noted for being accommodating to working families and accepting DHS assistance.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent director communicationflexible before/after school care at multiple school locations

Caterpillar Corner Reo Site

4.6(20)

1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI

Caterpillar Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all service types. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong communication, and quality programming for infants through school-age children. The facility is particularly valued for before/after school care and summer camp options that support working families.

Caring and friendly staffexcellent communicationaccommodating to family needs

Helping Hands Christian Learning Center

4.4(7)

2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI

Helping Hands Christian Learning Center in Lansing receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient school transportation services. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about staff inexperience, lack of professionalism, and a serious incident involving child injury and facility negligence.

Loving and caring staffstrong educational programsschool transportation services

Small Folks Development Center INC.

4.4(6)

3140 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI

Small Folks Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and children's developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns about isolation of a child as punishment and lack of communication with parents about the incident.

Staff treat children with genuine care and affectionstrong developmental and speech progresschildren enjoy attending

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lansing, Michigan

There are 54 child daycare & preschools in Lansing, Michigan, making up 66% of the 82 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.

When choosing a daycare in Lansing, 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 Lansing

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Liz'S Breadcrumbs Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Liz's Breadcrumbs Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong leadership, educational enrichment activities, and affordable pricing. The daycare creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel secure and develop socially and academically.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and patient teachersresponsive to children's needs
Address
1518 S. Washington Street, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 485-5280
Little Blessings Phase 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3320 Bardaville Drive, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 281-7331
Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across their daycare, before/after school care, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is particularly valued for its convenience and flexibility in supporting working families.

Caring and friendly staffstrong director communicationconvenient before/after school care at multiple locations
Address
3118 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 889-5348
Caterpillar Corner Lyons Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Corner for excellent staff, strong communication, and flexible care options including before/after school programs and summer camps. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility is noted for being accommodating to working families and accepting DHS assistance.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent director communicationflexible before/after school care at multiple school locations
Address
2901 Lyons Avenue, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 889-5348
Caterpillar Corner Reo Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Caterpillar Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all service types. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong communication, and quality programming for infants through school-age children. The facility is particularly valued for before/after school care and summer camp options that support working families.

Caring and friendly staffexcellent communicationaccommodating to family needs
Address
1221 Reo Court, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 889-5348
Small Folks Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small Folks Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and children's developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns about isolation of a child as punishment and lack of communication with parents about the incident.

Staff treat children with genuine care and affectionstrong developmental and speech progresschildren enjoy attending
Address
3140 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 272-0129
Helping Hands Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Helping Hands Christian Learning Center in Lansing receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient school transportation services. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about staff inexperience, lack of professionalism, and a serious incident involving child injury and facility negligence.

Loving and caring staffstrong educational programsschool transportation services
Address
2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-8622
Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Educational Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety protocols, curriculum quality, and community engagement. However, some parents report inconsistent teacher quality and communication issues with their children.

Kind and professional stafftransparent communicationsafe environment
Address
1715 W Malcolm X Street, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 485-6825
Kid Time Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3320 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 887-6673
Rainbow Child Care Center-La3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare) in Lansing receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from directors Kelly and Danielle, age-appropriate learning activities, and a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident in the quality of care and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety standards, and responsive communication.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong leadership and managementmaintains proper staff-to-child ratios
Address
6824 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI
Phone
(248) 519-1930
Rainbow Child Development Center-Lansing I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
8161 Executive Court, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 622-8458
Cradles To Crayons Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Cradles to Crayons receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff professionalism, personalized attention to children's needs including speech and developmental support, and a safe, clean environment. The center is particularly noted for strong communication, inclusion practices, and fostering child development and learning.

Caring and professional staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
3300 Express Court, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 657-3403
Cradles To Crayons Child Care & Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Cradles to Crayons for its safe, welcoming environment and caring staff. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, developmental support for children with special needs, and a structured curriculum. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed confidence in the quality of care.

Safe environmentwelcoming and professional staffclean facility with large outdoor play area
Address
4711 S. Mlk, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 657-3403
Little Scholars Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Scholars Preparatory School in Lansing receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and nurturing staff, engaging educational activities, excellent communication, and strong preparation for kindergarten and beyond.

caring and loving staffengaging learning activitiesregular photo/video updates
Address
416 W. Ottawa, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 580-3292
Little Scholars North Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Scholars North Campus receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, engaging educational activities, strong communication, and children's visible happiness and academic readiness. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and maintaining a nurturing environment.

Kind and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging educational activities
Address
1754 E. Clark Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 993-5195
Happy Elephant Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Happy Elephant Child Care in Lansing receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the caring staff, safe environment, and quality care. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated teachers who stay long-term, flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and engaging activities. One reviewer raised concerns about alleged discriminatory practices and communication issues during enrollment.

Caring and attentive stafflong-term teacher retentionsafe environment
Address
4010 W Michigan, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 321-7876
Early Learning Children'S Community (Elcc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

ELCC receives highly polarized reviews with five 5-star ratings praising the quality of teaching staff, engaging learning experiences, facilities, and convenience, contrasted by four 1-star ratings citing lack of structure, unprofessionalism, and concerns about management practices. The center appears to generate strong reactions in both directions.

Dedicated and committed teaching staffengaging learning experiencesquality facilities (indoor and outdoor)
Address
601 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 483-1100
Beginnings Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Beginnings Child Care receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both ends. Parents praise the quality of childcare and preschool programs, but multiple reviewers express serious concerns about the director's professionalism, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent care qualitypreschool programsdescribed as best childcare option
Address
525 N. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 482-0082
Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Scribbles & Giggles as an excellent daycare with caring, friendly staff and a safe, stimulating environment. Children show strong developmental progress across physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Parents feel confident in the center's security measures and educational approach.

Excellent securityintellectual and creative stimulationphysical activity
Address
609 Verlinden Ave., Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 482-1551
Pam'S Academy Of Champions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

PAM'S ACADEMY OF CHAMPIONS receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, child development outcomes, and teaching staff. Negative reviews criticize the director Pam's professionalism, business practices, and handling of payment disputes.

Strong curriculum and educational programsskilled and caring teacherschild development and learning outcomes
Address
1205 Pierce Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 394-2333
Pam'S Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Pam's Preschool Program receives highly polarized reviews. Parents praise the curriculum, teaching staff, and child development outcomes, but multiple parents report serious concerns about the owner's business practices, professionalism, and treatment of families, particularly those receiving state assistance.

Strong curriculum and educational outcomescaring and skilled teacherschild development (potty training
Address
1113 Pierce Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 394-2333
Happy Elephant Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Happy Elephant Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication from director Kelly, engaging curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and show developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationengaging curriculum with educational activities and playtime
Address
3325 Aurelius, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-6602
Lmts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2645 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-6866
Ihm Student Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3830 Rosemont Ave, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-6631
Riddle Kindergarten Readiness
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
221 Huron St, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 755-3391
Lewton Kindergarten Readiness
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2000 Lewton Place, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 755-1460
Gier Park Kindergarten Readiness
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
401 E. Gier St., Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 755-5153
Wexford Kindergarten Readiness
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5217 Wexford Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 755-4780
Resurrection Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1527 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 487-3249
Jackson National Life Cdc-Cclc
Child Daycare & Preschools

This appears to be a corporate office location rather than an actual daycare facility. Most reviews praise the clean facility and company's charitable work, but one customer reported serious issues with financial processing and refund delays.

Clean facility and bathroomscharitable contributionsemployee volunteer programs
Address
2 Corporate Way, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 349-2364

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Frequently asked questions

There are 54 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lansing, Michigan, out of 82 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lansing, 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
Lansing offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 54 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 11 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 Lansing for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lansing 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.