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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Petoskey, MI

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Petoskey. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Petoskey, Michigan at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
43
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Petoskey has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 43 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49770 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Petoskey

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
    Zion Lutheran Church Preschool
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    500 W Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents praise Zion Lutheran Church Preschool as a welcoming and loving faith-based community with strong leadership. The facility offers quality preschool and developmental kindergarten programs alongside robust church activities for families of all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly atmosphereBible-centered educationstrong pastoral leadershipfamily life director on staff
  2. 2
    Northern Mich Comm Child Dev Ctr
    3.52 score
    3.4(20)

    416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for McLaren Northern Michigan hospital, not the Northern Michigan Community Child Development Center daycare. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

    None - reviews are for a hospital facilitynot a daycare

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Petoskey

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.47avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Petoskey zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4977011
4.55
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Petoskey (20–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Petoskey based on parent reviews

Stepping Stones Child Development Center INC

5(4)

2240 E Mitchell Road, Suite 4, Petoskey, MI

Parents describe Stepping Stones Child Development Center as a clean, safe, and family-like environment where staff are highly regarded for their care and organization. Reviewers highlight the convenience of flexible before, after, and emergency school care, as well as the positive impact of specific teachers on their children's development.

safe environmentclean and organized facilityflexible scheduling for school closings and delays

Childrens Learning Center

5(4)

423 Porter Street, Petoskey, MI

Parents describe the staff as caring, professional, and helpful, with specific praise for a nurse named Naomi. Reviewers appreciate the parenting classes and the supportive environment for both mothers and children. One parent notes the center's long history of providing counseling and health care direction.

caring and understanding staffhelpful parenting classessupportive environment for mothers

Northern Mich Comm Child Dev Ctr

3.4(20)

416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI

Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for McLaren Northern Michigan hospital, not the Northern Michigan Community Child Development Center daycare. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for a hospital facilitynot a daycare

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Daycare types in Petoskey

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 2

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Petoskey, Michigan

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Petoskey, Michigan, making up 64% of the 11 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 Petoskey have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 43 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey

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Stepping Stones Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Stepping Stones Child Development Center as a clean, safe, and family-like environment where staff are highly regarded for their care and organization. Reviewers highlight the convenience of flexible before, after, and emergency school care, as well as the positive impact of specific teachers on their children's development.

safe environmentclean and organized facilityflexible scheduling for school closings and delays
Address
2240 E Mitchell Road, Suite 4, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 348-5681
Childrens Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the staff as caring, professional, and helpful, with specific praise for a nurse named Naomi. Reviewers appreciate the parenting classes and the supportive environment for both mothers and children. One parent notes the center's long history of providing counseling and health care direction.

caring and understanding staffhelpful parenting classessupportive environment for mothers
Address
423 Porter Street, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 347-0067
Northern Mich Comm Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for McLaren Northern Michigan hospital, not the Northern Michigan Community Child Development Center daycare. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for a hospital facilitynot a daycare
Address
416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 487-4563
Petoskey Children'S Nurs INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1804 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 347-6581
Petoskey Montessori Childrens
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1560 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 348-2190
Hilltop Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1112 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 347-5935
Little Learners Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Learners Childcare Center has highly polarized reviews reflecting significant changes in management and operations. Recent positive reviews praise the current staff's warmth and educational quality, while multiple negative reviews cite licensing violations, food quality concerns, staff turnover, and management issues under new ownership.

Warm and caring staffeducational qualityclean facilities
Address
1040 Cedar Valley Rd., Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 622-8840

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Petoskey, Michigan, out of 11 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 Petoskey have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Petoskey, 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
Petoskey offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Petoskey for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Petoskey 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.