How do I choose the right daycare in Okemos?

When choosing a daycare in Okemos, 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 Okemos?

Okemos offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Okemos, Michigan (5 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 Okemos for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Okemos

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.

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

4.4 score

4.5(20)

2273 Club Meridian Drive, Okemos, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center in Okemos receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and supportive staff, well-organized facility, strong curriculum, and excellent communication tools including daily photos/videos and live classroom cameras.

Caring and nurturing staffsmooth transition and adjustment supportclean and well-organized facilitystrong play-based learning curriculum

Rainbow Child Development Center-Okemos

4.16 score

4.2(20)

3682 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Development Center-Okemos (KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and supportive management. They highlight excellent communication through daily photos and app updates, smooth transitions between age groups, and a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Recent leadership changes under Director Kristin Morgan have significantly improved the center's atmosphere and stability.

Attentive and caring teachersresponsive director and managementdaily photo and activity updates via applow infant-to-teacher ratios

Gilden Woods Early Care & Preschool

3.53 score

3.3(10)

2190 Association Drive, Okemos, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

Gilden Woods Early Care & Preschool in Okemos receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise warm, caring staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and thoughtful curriculum. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about infant supervision, safety practices, staff turnover, facility maintenance issues, and lack of educational programming.

Caring and warm staffexcellent teacher-parent communication with daily updates and photosclean and bright cla

Child Daycare & Preschools in Okemos, Michigan

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Okemos, Michigan, making up 42% of the 12 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 Okemos, 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 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Okemos, Michigan, out of 12 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 Okemos, 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

Okemos offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Okemos for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Okemos 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.

5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Okemos, Michigan

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Okemos

Top Rated

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

Okemos Nursery School

Rainbow Child Development Center-Okemos

Gilden Woods Early Care & Preschool

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Daycare types in Okemos