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2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelby, Michigan

Browse all 2 child daycare & preschools in Shelby, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shelby

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.

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    Shelby Early Childhood Center
    4 score
    4(5)

    155 E Sixth Street, Shelby, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Shelby Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's kindness and quality care. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility and teachers. One concern was raised about the center's policy regarding children with disabilities.

    Kind and caring stafftreat children wellamazing teachersgood daycare services

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Highest rated daycares in Shelby based on parent reviews

Shelby Early Childhood Center

4(5)

155 E Sixth Street, Shelby, MI

Shelby Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's kindness and quality care. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility and teachers. One concern was raised about the center's policy regarding children with disabilities.

Kind and caring stafftreat children wellamazing teachers

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Daycare types in Shelby

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelby, Michigan

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Shelby, Michigan, making up 50% of the 4 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby

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Shelby Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
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Shelby Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's kindness and quality care. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility and teachers. One concern was raised about the center's policy regarding children with disabilities.

Kind and caring stafftreat children wellamazing teachers
Address
155 E Sixth Street, Shelby, MI
Phone
(231) 861-6629
Life Time Fitness - Shelby
Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center—it is a fitness/gym facility (Life Time Fitness). The reviews are from gym members, not parents of daycare children. Members consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly and professional staff, well-maintained equipment and pools, and welcoming atmosphere.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and professional staffwell-maintained equipment with prompt repairs
Address
14843 Lakeside Blvd., Shelby, MI
Phone
(586) 532-1300

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Shelby, Michigan, out of 4 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 Shelby, 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
Shelby offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 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 Shelby for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Shelby 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.