How do I choose the right daycare in Lapeer?

When choosing a daycare in Lapeer, 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

What types of daycare are available in Lapeer?

Lapeer offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School 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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lapeer, Michigan (12 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Michigan?

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 Lapeer for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lapeer

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.

Life'S Little Treasures

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1665 N Saginaw, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

Parents consistently praise Life's Little Treasures for exceptional staff care, strong communication with families, and a clean, nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show positive development progress. All reviewers express high satisfaction and recommend the facility.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationdaily app updatesclean facility

Countryside Montessori

4.29 score

4.5(7)

735 Liberty Street, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Countryside Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the Montessori education quality, teacher dedication (particularly Ms. Bonnie), and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a serious hygiene and supervision concern involving a young child being left in soiled bedding for an extended period.

Montessori education qualityteacher care and compassionacademic progress (readingmath)

Rainbow Child Care Center- Lapeer

3.78 score

3.7(15)

1090 S. Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, professional staff who treat children like family members. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, provides strong educational programming, and keeps parents engaged through daily app updates, photos, and family activities. Children show significant developmental progress across all age groups.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong educational curriculumdaily updates and photos via app

Bright Beginnings Day Care

2.84 score

2.5(17)

832 Turrill Ave, Po# 833, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

Bright Beginnings has highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and child development, but four 1-star reviews citing serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor behavioral management, unprofessional staff conduct, children being sent home inappropriately, and safety incidents. The facility appears to struggle with consistency in care quality and staff professionalism.

Caring and nurturing staffgood daily c

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lapeer, Michigan

There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Lapeer, Michigan, making up 80% of the 15 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 Lapeer, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 12 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lapeer, Michigan, out of 15 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 Lapeer, 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

Lapeer offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School 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 Lapeer for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Lapeer 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.

12 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lapeer, Michigan

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lapeer

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Life'S Little Treasures

Countryside Montessori

Suncrest Day Care Center

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Rainbow Child Care Center- Lapeer

Kids And Company Rolland-Warner

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