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