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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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Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Farmington Hills for its caring, experienced staff who create a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for its strong curriculum, cleanliness, engaging activities, and low staff turnover. Children reportedly love attending and show excitement and emotional security with their teachers.

Caring and loving teacherslow staff turnoverstrong educational curriculum
Address
24440 Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 888-0614
Nmcaa Preschool - Cadillac Marty Paul
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Most reviewers praise the daycare's helpful and caring staff with strong community support services. However, one reviewer expressed frustration with the organization's inability to provide adequate assistance for homeless and disabled individuals despite advertised services.

friendly staffcaring professionalscommunity building
Address
1640 Marty Paul St, Cadillac, MI
Phone
(231) 775-7531
Miss Dee Dee'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Miss Dee Dee's Daycare for its caring, passionate staff, strong educational curriculum with weekly themes and activities, and safe, clean environment. Children show significant developmental growth and improved social skills, and parents report feeling welcomed and comfortable with the facility. The director is described as hands-on and empowering to both staff and children.

Passionatecaring staff who love childrenstrong curriculum and learning activities
Address
154 W. Maple Road, Troy, MI
Phone
(248) 362-3333
Lamphere Learning Ladder Edmonson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
621 E. Katherine Ave, Madison Heights, MI
Phone
(248) 547-4123
Lamphere Learning Ladder Simonds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
30000 Rose Street, Madison Heights, MI
Phone
(248) 547-7088
Beth'S Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Beth's Imagination Station receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong learning programs, frequent outdoor time, and excellent parent communication. Multiple families express they would have continued enrollment if not for relocating.

Caring and professional staffstrong Montessori-based learning approachfrequent outdoor activities (2x daily)
Address
80 E. Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 651-6975
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for exceptional care, education, and staff warmth. Families report their children thrive in the program, feel loved and safe, and enjoy attending daily. The center is noted for cleanliness, communication via app, and strong management support.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm welcoming atmospherechild development and educational focus
Address
6690 Old 28th Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI
Phone
(616) 942-2124
Starfish Family Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Starfish Family Services for its caring, patient, and skilled staff who support child development across Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Reviewers highlight the center's educational approach, supportive family resources, and positive classroom environment. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children during enrollment.

Caring and patient staffstrong child development outcomeseducational quality
Address
30000 Hiveley, Inkster, MI
Phone
(734) 728-3400
Lil People'S Place 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Lil' People's Place for exceptional, caring staff who build strong relationships with children and provide a nurturing, educational environment. Multiple families report long-term enrollment from infancy through preschool, citing staff consistency, cleanliness, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents emphasize feeling confident in the care provided and describe the facility as an extension of their family.

Consistentcaring staff with strong relationships with childrenclean facility
Address
6475 Waldon Center, Clarkston, MI
Phone
(248) 620-8600
Helping Hands Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Helping Hands Christian Learning Center in Lansing receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient school transportation services. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about staff inexperience, lack of professionalism, and a serious incident involving child injury and facility negligence.

Loving and caring staffstrong educational programsschool transportation services
Address
2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-8622
Livonia Nursery INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9601 Hubbard Street, Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 422-0411
Ymca Childcare At Duncan Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9751 Duncan Lake Road, Caledonia, MI
Phone
(616) 891-6223
Our Kidz World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
16060 Moross Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 372-4012
Kids Junction LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Junction for providing warm, nurturing care with attentive staff who treat children like family. Families appreciate the strong communication, photo updates, and developmental support across infant through preschool classrooms. Multiple families chose to leave only due to relocating out of state, indicating high satisfaction.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationphoto updates
Address
8111 Wiloray Ave, Shelby Township, MI
Phone
(586) 726-2005
Midland Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Midland Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents who report exceptional staff, strong communication, and effective Montessori education. Parents highlight significant developmental gains in their children's independence, confidence, and love of learning, with many noting successful transitions to kindergarten.

Passionate and caring staffexcellent communication from administrationMontessori method effectiveness
Address
5709 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 835-3921
Sha-Sha Kiddy Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

SHA-SHA KIDDY KORNER receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the friendly and caring staff, child safety, and learning environment. Most reviewers express strong satisfaction and plan to continue enrollment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline and lack of transparency.

Friendly and caring staffchild safetyflexible scheduling
Address
781 East Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 579-5512
Wee Little Quackers Infant & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee Little Quackers receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, child development progress, and welcoming atmosphere. However, two negative reviews allege the center terminated enrollment for children with high needs, claiming inadequate developmental progress that was later demonstrated elsewhere.

caring and patient staffchildren excited to attendclean facility
Address
4406 Lennon Road, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 240-3447
Lamphere Learning Ladder Lessenger
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
30150 Campbell Road, Madison Heights, MI
Phone
(248) 589-3753
Wee Excel Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee Excel Preschool & Child Care in Roseville, Michigan receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff, educational programs, and safe environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with many families returning for multiple years and summer programs.

caring and loving staffprofessional communicationaccommodating to special needs
Address
30560 Utica Rd, Roseville, MI
Phone
(586) 776-4100
Seasons Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Seasons of Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and faith-based curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten. However, one parent reported concerns about unprofessional administration, inappropriate director comments, communication errors, and lack of inclusivity.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring staffstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
67055 Gratiot Ave., Richmond, MI
Phone
(586) 248-4949
Lil' Graduates Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lil' Graduates CDC receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, strong communication, and educational quality. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress. The owner is noted for being responsive to parent concerns and continuously improving the facility.

Loving and dedicated staffstrong communication (camerasemails
Address
50955 Seaden Drive, Chesterfield, MI
Phone
(586) 231-0728
Li'L Graduates
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Lil Graduates for its caring, dedicated staff and safe, nurturing environment. The facility is commended for strong communication through cameras, portals, and regular updates, as well as quality educational programming that prepares children for kindergarten. Owner Jamie is noted for her responsiveness to parent concerns and continuous facility improvements.

Caring and loving staffsafe environment with security cameras and keypad entryopen communication with parents
Address
50867 Seaden Drive, New Baltimore, MI
Phone
(586) 598-1255
Little Angels Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Angels Preschool & Daycare in Ypsilanti receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the caring and stable staff, extensive outdoor facilities, and strong developmental focus. Parents report high-quality meals, effective communication from administration, and a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports children from infancy through pre-K.

Caring and patient staff with low turnoverextensive outdoor space with multiple play areasage-appropriate activities including art and sensory play
Address
850 S. Hewitt, Suite 250, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 998-0233
Little Jungle Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Jungle Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise caring staff, effective educational programming, and small class sizes that foster strong relationships. However, one serious incident report describes inadequate emergency response and communication following a child's facial injury that resulted in tooth extraction.

Caring and attentive staffsmall school environment with strong teacher-child bondseffective acad
Address
17505 Russell Avenue, Allen Park, MI
Phone
(313) 561-3220
Discover Our World Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI
Phone
(734) 847-7282
Midland Community Center Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Midland Community Center Preschool and Childcare is highly regarded for its excellent facilities and amenities. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces including a pool, gym, rock wall, and sports courts. Staff is described as friendly and helpful, though one parent noted a swimming instructor lacked cordiality.

Excellent facilitiesindoor pool with slideoutdoor hot tub
Address
2205 Jefferson, Midland, MI
Phone
(989) 832-7937
Rainbow Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rainbow Child Development Center (now Chelsea KinderCare) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, educational environment and supportive staff. Most reviewers highlight their children's growth, strong communication, and quality care. One negative review describes a behavioral management incident during an off-site museum visit and expressed dissatisfaction with the corporate response.

loving and supportive staffstrong education
Address
1580 Commerce Park Dr., Chelsea, MI
Phone
(734) 475-6080
Assumption Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
22150 Marter Road, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 772-4477
Morgan'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Morgan's Early Learning Center in Waterford receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, smooth transitions for children, excellent communication, and engaging activities. The facility has earned strong recommendations from families who describe feeling comfortable leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive staffSmooth drop-off transition
Address
2490 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 698-4255
Lamphere Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
31201 Dorchester, Madison Heights, MI
Phone
(248) 589-3753

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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.