Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Monroe, MI
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Monroe. Average rating: 4.39/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Monroe, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.39/5
- Parent reviews
- 124
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Monroe has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 124 parent reviews averaging 4.39/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48162 zip code, averaging 4.61 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Brookstone Christian Academy4.66 score4.9(14)
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 - 2Zion Evangelical Preschool4.49 score4.9(6)
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 - 3Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool4.4 score4.5(20)
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 - 4Speckled Frog Learning Center4.3 score4.4(15)
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 - 5Monroe Family Ymca4.16 score4.2(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 - 6Little House Of Hugs3.6 score3.5(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 - 7Little House Of Hugs - Baby Hugs3.6 score3.5(20)
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Monroe
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Monroe, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Monroe zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48162 | 14 | 4.61 | 6 | |
| 48161 | 10 | 3.5 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Monroe (15–205 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Monroe based on parent reviews
Zion Evangelical Preschool
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.
Totally Awesome Child Care & Preschool
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.
Speckled Frog Learning Center
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.
Riverside Early Learning Center
77 N. Roessler Street, Monroe, MI
One parent describes the center as compassionate and loving, noting it helped their family rebuild trust after a traumatic experience elsewhere, while another calls it a wonderful, safe place for their child. In contrast, a single review criticizes the educational quality provided to their son.
Kiddie Korner Christian Dc & Presch Ctr
1602 N. Custer Road, Monroe, MI
One parent describes KIDDIE KORNER CHRISTIAN DC & PRESCH CTR as a great school for giving children a head start. This single review highlights the center's value in early childhood education without noting specific drawbacks.
Monroe Family Ymca
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.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Monroe have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 124 parent reviews.
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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One parent describes KIDDIE KORNER CHRISTIAN DC & PRESCH CTR as a great school for giving children a head start. This single review highlights the center's value in early childhood education without noting specific drawbacks.
- Address
- 1602 N. Custer Road, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 243-6397
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.
- Address
- 186 Cole Road, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 242-1378
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.
- Address
- 15201 S. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 639-1333
One parent describes the center as compassionate and loving, noting it helped their family rebuild trust after a traumatic experience elsewhere, while another calls it a wonderful, safe place for their child. In contrast, a single review criticizes the educational quality provided to their son.
- Address
- 77 N. Roessler Street, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 265-4900
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.
- Address
- 900 Greenwood Ave, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 243-6560
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.
- Address
- 1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 241-2606
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.
- Address
- 14495 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 457-2116
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.
- Address
- 14577 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 457-2124
- Address
- 5003 W. Albain Rd, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 265-4300
- Address
- 2300 N. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 342-8690
- Address
- 510 W Front Street, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 241-3378
- Address
- 5003 W. Albain Road, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 265-4355
- Address
- 1135 Riverview Ave, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 265-4500
- Address
- 1670 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI
- Phone
- (734) 241-9496
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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