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14 Child Daycare & Preschools in Monroe, Michigan

Browse all 14 child daycare & preschools in Monroe, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Monroe

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

    2393 N. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 132 children

    This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the pastoral leadership, worship services, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents highlight the church's children's and teen ministries as loving and faith-focused.

    Welcoming communitystrong pastoral leadershipexcellent worship teamdedicated children's ministry staff
  2. 2

    186 Cole Road, Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Zion Evangelical Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising its friendly staff, Christian environment, and affordability. The facility is described as an amazing place that has created positive memories for families over many years.

    Nice and friendly staffChristian/faith-based educationaffordable pricingwelcoming community
  3. 3

    15201 S. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents consistently praise Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool for its warm, safe, and thoughtfully designed environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and professional, with a play-based curriculum that supports children's developmental growth across academic, emotional, and social areas. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's learning and confidence.

    Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachchild-centered curriculum
  4. 4

    900 Greenwood Ave, Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Speckled Frog Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated. Parents highlight the clean facility, quality curriculum, effective communication through daily updates, and the center's ability to work with children with diverse needs. The director and staff are noted for being responsive to parent concerns and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

    Genuinecaring staffClean facilityDaily electronic updates and communication
  5. 5
    Monroe Family Ymca
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Monroe Family YMCA is a well-regarded community facility with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained spaces. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities including swim classes, fitness equipment, and adaptive sports programs for all abilities. The childcare staff specifically receives high praise for their care and attention to children.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of amenities (tennis courtsgym equipment
  6. 6
    Little House Of Hugs
    3.6 score
    3.5(20)

    14495 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Little House of Hugs for its caring staff, educational focus, and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant developmental gains. The facility is noted for improved quality under new ownership.

    Caring and dedicated staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesfocus on education and learningarts and crafts daily
  7. 7

    14577 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents consistently praise Little House of Hugs - Baby Hugs for its caring staff, educational focus, and nurturing environment. Multiple long-term families report children's excitement about attending and significant developmental progress. New ownership under Ms. Christy has been credited with improving the facility.

    caring and dedicated staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesstrong educational curriculumsafe environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Monroe based on parent reviews

Zion Evangelical Preschool

4.9(6)

186 Cole Road, Monroe, MI

Zion Evangelical Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising its friendly staff, Christian environment, and affordability. The facility is described as an amazing place that has created positive memories for families over many years.

Nice and friendly staffChristian/faith-based educationaffordable pricing

Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool

4.5(20)

15201 S. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI

Parents consistently praise Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool for its warm, safe, and thoughtfully designed environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and professional, with a play-based curriculum that supports children's developmental growth across academic, emotional, and social areas. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's learning and confidence.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffplay-based learning approach

Speckled Frog Learning Center

4.4(15)

900 Greenwood Ave, Monroe, MI

Speckled Frog Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated. Parents highlight the clean facility, quality curriculum, effective communication through daily updates, and the center's ability to work with children with diverse needs. The director and staff are noted for being responsive to parent concerns and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

Genuinecaring staffClean facility

Riverside Early Learning Center

4.5(4)

77 N. Roessler Street, Monroe, MI

Kiddie Korner Christian Dc & Presch Ctr

5(1)

1602 N. Custer Road, Monroe, MI

Monroe Family Ymca

4.2(20)

1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI

Monroe Family YMCA is a well-regarded community facility with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained spaces. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities including swim classes, fitness equipment, and adaptive sports programs for all abilities. The childcare staff specifically receives high praise for their care and attention to children.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of amenities (tennis courts

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Monroe, Michigan

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Monroe, Michigan, making up 58% of the 24 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 Monroe, 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 Monroe

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Kiddie Korner Christian Dc & Presch Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1602 N. Custer Road, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 243-6397
Zion Evangelical Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Zion Evangelical Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising its friendly staff, Christian environment, and affordability. The facility is described as an amazing place that has created positive memories for families over many years.

Nice and friendly staffChristian/faith-based educationaffordable pricing
Address
186 Cole Road, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 242-1378
Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool for its warm, safe, and thoughtfully designed environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and professional, with a play-based curriculum that supports children's developmental growth across academic, emotional, and social areas. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and noticeable improvements in their children's learning and confidence.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffplay-based learning approach
Address
15201 S. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 639-1333
Riverside Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
77 N. Roessler Street, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 265-4900
Speckled Frog Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Speckled Frog Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated. Parents highlight the clean facility, quality curriculum, effective communication through daily updates, and the center's ability to work with children with diverse needs. The director and staff are noted for being responsive to parent concerns and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

Genuinecaring staffClean facility
Address
900 Greenwood Ave, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 243-6560
Monroe Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Monroe Family YMCA is a well-regarded community facility with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained spaces. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities including swim classes, fitness equipment, and adaptive sports programs for all abilities. The childcare staff specifically receives high praise for their care and attention to children.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of amenities (tennis courts
Address
1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 241-2606
Little House Of Hugs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Little House of Hugs for its caring staff, educational focus, and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant developmental gains. The facility is noted for improved quality under new ownership.

Caring and dedicated staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesfocus on education and learning
Address
14495 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 457-2116
Little House Of Hugs - Baby Hugs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Little House of Hugs - Baby Hugs for its caring staff, educational focus, and nurturing environment. Multiple long-term families report children's excitement about attending and significant developmental progress. New ownership under Ms. Christy has been credited with improving the facility.

caring and dedicated staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesstrong educational curriculum
Address
14577 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 457-2124
Custer Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5003 W. Albain Rd, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 265-4300
Raisinville Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2300 N. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 342-8690
St. Michael School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
510 W Front Street, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 241-3378
Kids Club Custer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5003 W. Albain Road, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 265-4355
Arborwood Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1135 Riverview Ave, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 265-4500
Meadow Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1670 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 241-9496

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Frequently asked questions

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Monroe, Michigan, out of 24 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 Monroe, 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
Monroe offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Monroe for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Monroe 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.