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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ludington, MI

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Ludington. Average rating: 4.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ludington, Michigan at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.43/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Ludington offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.43/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49431 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Ludington

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ludington, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ludington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
494317
4.43
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ludington (19–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ludington based on parent reviews

Small Wonders

5(3)

5757 West Johnson Road, Ludington, MI

One parent highlights the exceptional learning environment, outdoor play facilities, and teacher rapport, noting the location is somewhat inconvenient but otherwise ideal. Another review praises the well-trained staff, while a third notes the center has unfortunately closed.

outdoor play areawell-trained staffengaging learning activities

Ludington Area Schools Preschool

4(3)

1115 S. Madison Street, Ludington, MI

One parent highlights the school's balanced size and caring staff, while another review alleges serious issues with unaddressed racism and hate speech due to understaffing.

nice and not too bignot too smallcaring staff

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Daycare types in Ludington

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ludington, Michigan

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Ludington, Michigan, making up 71% of the 7 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 Ludington have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ludington, 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 Ludington

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Small Wonders
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the exceptional learning environment, outdoor play facilities, and teacher rapport, noting the location is somewhat inconvenient but otherwise ideal. Another review praises the well-trained staff, while a third notes the center has unfortunately closed.

outdoor play areawell-trained staffengaging learning activities
Address
5757 West Johnson Road, Ludington, MI
Phone
(231) 845-7887
Ludington Area Schools Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the school's balanced size and caring staff, while another review alleges serious issues with unaddressed racism and hate speech due to understaffing.

nice and not too bignot too smallcaring staff
Address
1115 S. Madison Street, Ludington, MI
Phone
(231) 845-7303
Leta'S Educational Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
900 N. Washington, Ludington, MI
Phone
(231) 425-3110
Ludington Area Catholic Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 E Bryant Road, Ludington, MI
Phone
(231) 843-3188
Covenant Christian School Dev. Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2980 West Us-10, Ludington, MI
Phone
(231) 845-9183

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ludington, Michigan, out of 7 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 Ludington have an average Google rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ludington, 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
Ludington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Ludington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ludington 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.