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2,780 Child Daycare & Preschools in Michigan

Browse 2,780 child daycare & preschools across Michigan. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Michigan

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Michigan can make the decision-making process smoother.

Michigan has about 4,370 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Michigan. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Michigan

There are 4,370 daycares in Michigan: 288 headstart facilities, 876 before/after school centers, 426 religious facility daycares, and 2,780 childcare and preschool centers.

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Stottlemyer Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Stottlemyer Early Childhood in Westland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, child development support, and inclusive environment. One parent reported a negative experience involving unprofessional behavior from the principal and their child's distress about attending.

caring and helpful staffchild development support including in-home assistanceinclusive environment regardless of race
Address
34801 Marquette, Westland, MI
Phone
(734) 419-2630
Countryside Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Countryside Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the Montessori education quality, teacher dedication (particularly Ms. Bonnie), and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a serious hygiene and supervision concern involving a young child being left in soiled bedding for an extended period.

Montessori education qualityteacher care and compassionacademic progress (reading
Address
735 Liberty Street, Lapeer, MI
Phone
(810) 667-3400
Little Learners Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Learners Child Care Center in Metamora receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff, strong communication, play-based learning approach, and how comfortable their children are at the facility. The center appears to successfully support child development while giving parents peace of mind.

Kind and attentive staffexcellent daily communication with parents (updates and photos)individualized care for each child
Address
3782 South Lapeer Rd, Metamora, MI
Phone
(810) 678-3242
For The Kidz Gymnastics
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

For the Kidz Gymnastics is a highly-rated facility offering gymnastics classes, open gym sessions, preschool, and birthday party rentals. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff, clean facilities, and steady skill progression in their children. The facility is popular for both structured classes and casual open gym time during winter months.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesflexible makeup policies
Address
1391 Gezon Parkway, Wyoming, MI
Phone
(616) 726-7979
Kids Club INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2112 23rd Avenue South, Escanaba, MI
Phone
(906) 789-9808
Appletree Early Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Appletree Early Care and Preschool in Walker, Michigan, highlighting the caring and welcoming environment created by the new management team. The facility is noted for its attentive staff, inclusive approach to special needs, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in the nurturing, family-like atmosphere.

Compassionate and dedicated directors (Nicole and Karlee)attentiv
Address
2142 3 Mile Road, Walker, MI
Phone
(616) 735-4600
Frederic Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
6470 Manistee, Frederic, MI
Phone
(989) 344-9064
Creative Academics Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Creative Academics Learning Center for providing high-quality, nurturing care with strong academic focus and developmental support. Staff are described as caring, loving, and accommodating, with children showing notable improvements in speech, learning, and social development. The center is appreciated for early hours, affordable pricing, quality meals, and flexibility with scheduling.

Caring and loving staffearly opening hours (6am)affordable pricing
Address
13144 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 855-6262
The Village Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
27800 Southfield Rd., Lathrup Village, MI
Phone
(248) 557-0045
Paula'S Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9099 N. Saginaw St, Mt. Morris, MI
Phone
(810) 640-8835
Ready-Set- Grow! INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
104 Moll Street, Auburn, MI
Phone
(989) 662-6681
School Bell
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

School Bell is a highly-regarded family-owned daycare center in Brighton where parents report consistently positive experiences. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, strong safety protocols during COVID, and comprehensive programming including academics and athletics. Children are described as happy, well-cared for, and treated like family members.

Excellent staff with low turnoverfamily-oriented environmentstrong COVID safety measures
Address
7172 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 227-3505
Wee Little Quackers C C Flint
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee Little Quackers receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, child development, and welcoming environment. However, two negative reviews allege the center dismissed children for crying excessively and slow development, later contradicted by the children's progress elsewhere.

caring and patient staffchildren excited to attendchild development support
Address
4406 Lennon Rd, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 733-2017
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
A Growing Place INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A Growing Place in Novi is consistently praised by parents as an exceptional preschool with caring, long-tenured staff who create a nurturing, educational environment. Children develop strong academic and social skills, with parents noting high kindergarten readiness and genuine teacher engagement. The center maintains strong staff retention and is described as feeling like a family extension.

Warmcaringpatient teachers
Address
40700 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI
Phone
(248) 471-2333
Discovery Center Of Ann Arbor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Discovery Center of Ann Arbor receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 9 of 10 parents praising the facility's design, qualified staff, structured yet flexible curriculum, and professional communication. One parent reported negative experiences with harsh discipline practices and unresponsive leadership.

Well-designed facility with outdoor spaceshighly qualified and attentive staffclear communication and detailed lesson plans
Address
775 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 663-7496
North Hills Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

North Hills Child Care Center in Troy receives outstanding praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional, caring, and invested staff who treat children as individuals, strong communication through the ProCare app, safe and clean facilities, and the warm family-like atmosphere created by the director and teachers.

Caring and invested teachersindividualized attention to children's interests and needsstrong
Address
3150 N Adams Road, Troy, MI
Phone
(248) 645-1811
Renaissance H.S.Second Grace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews indicate this facility functions primarily as a church rather than a daycare center. Most reviewers praise the worship experience, gospel music, and preaching, though one visitor reported feeling unwelcome as a non-member.

Joyous worship atmospherequality gospel musicgood preaching
Address
18700 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 272-1100
Green House Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Green House Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the Montessori approach, skilled and compassionate staff (particularly manager Mr. Raj), individualized attention, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically through various activities, field trips, and enrichment programs.

Montessori education approachcaring and skilled staffmanager Mr. Raj's dedication and kindness
Address
3613 Green Brier Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 913-0021
Southgate Kiddie Kampus Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Southgate Kiddie Kampus receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, manager Linda, cleanliness, and educational activities. The facility uses an app for daily communication, accommodates flexible schedules, and parents report their children are happy and thriving. However, two negative reviews cite poor management practices, including inadequate supply communication and a concerning incident involving a child's care.

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Address
12250 Fort St., Southgate, MI
Phone
(734) 281-8555
Hartland Comm Ed Lakes Latch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Most parents praise Hartland's curriculum, teachers, and well-organized facility. However, one parent expressed serious concerns about inadequate transportation planning and unsafe weather-related decisions.

Strong curriculumhelpful teacherswell-organized facility
Address
687 Taylor, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 626-2760
Small Folks Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small Folks Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and children's developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns about isolation of a child as punishment and lack of communication with parents about the incident.

Staff treat children with genuine care and affectionstrong developmental and speech progresschildren enjoy attending
Address
3140 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 272-0129
Maple St. Ymca Early Learning & Summer Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Maple St. YMCA Early Learning & Summer Camp receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and comprehensive amenities. The daycare area is noted as kid-friendly with strong security measures, and the facility serves both children and adults with various classes and recreational options. Parents appreciate the welcoming staff and community-focused environment.

Clean and modern facilitykid-friendly environmenthigh security in children's area
Address
1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 345-9622
Little Folks Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Folks Corner is a small, established center in Ann Arbor with experienced, certified teachers and a strong track record serving children ages 0-5. Most reviewers praise the caring staff, developmental curriculum, and kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported a negative infant care experience where their healthy baby was deemed too difficult to manage.

experienced and certified teacherscaring and kind staffsmall center size fosters relationships
Address
4850 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 769-0944
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Learning Tree in Howell is highly rated by parents, with universal praise for caring and supportive staff, safe facilities, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the infant program, organized environment, healthy meals, and excellent parent communication as standout features. The facility has strong staff retention and creates a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.

Caring and supportive staffsafe and engaging environmentinfant program quality
Address
1183 Parkway Drive, Howell, MI
Phone
(517) 545-3440
Carmen'S Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carmen's Daycare receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, safety standards, and educational activities. Most reviewers report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, one reviewer raised concerns about staff conduct and alleged preferential treatment for employees' children.

Safe environmentloving staffage-appropriate activities
Address
525 N. Fourth Avenue, Big Rapids, MI
Phone
(231) 527-2273
Little House Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
4430 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 690-6300
Webcam Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Webcam Day Care (also referenced as Webstar/Webstart Academy) for its caring, professional staff led by owner Sunita, and strong educational programming. Multiple reviewers highlight the daily photo updates, clean facilities, and how quickly children adapt and thrive at the center. Parents report feeling reassured about their children's safety, development, and happiness.

Caring and professional staffOwner Sunita praised for expertise and compassionDaily photo/text updates of children
Address
2555 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 738-5555
Babes In The Woods
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
17530-44 W. Mcnichols Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 533-0140
Kidz Clubhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
4735 West River Drive, Suite B, Comstock Park, MI
Phone
(616) 784-7400

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,780 child daycare & preschools daycares across Michigan. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Michigan are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Michigan, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Michigan sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Michigan vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.