54 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lansing, Michigan

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

   Our Savior Lutheran School

   4.64 score

   4.9(12)

   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

   Liz'S Breadcrumbs Daycare

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   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

   Caterpillar Corner Forest View Site

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   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

   Caterpillar Corner Lyons Site

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   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

   Caterpillar Corner Reo Site

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   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

   Helping Hands Christian Learning Center

   4.23 score

   4.4(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

   Small Folks Development Center INC.

   4.22 score

   4.4(6)

   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

   Baker/Donora Head Start

   4.2 score

   4.4(5)

   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

    Emanuel Lutheran Daycare Center

    4.19 score

    4.3(9)

    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

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