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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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The Train Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
40800 W 13 Mile Rd, Novi, MI
Phone
(248) 668-7035
Northstar Montessori East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Northstar Montessori East for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality Montessori curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence. Children show measurable academic progress and social-emotional growth, with parents reporting strong kindergarten readiness and lasting family friendships formed through the school community.

caring and supportive teachersMontessori curriculum implementationchild independence and confidence building
Address
6971 Maple Rd, Saline, MI
Phone
(734) 944-9300
Kiddie U Child-Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
24466 Red Arrow Highway, Mattawan, MI
Phone
(269) 668-3300
Mulberry Bush Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5182 N Elms Rd, Flushing, MI
Phone
(810) 659-5437
Bailey Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bailey Preschool & Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, hands-on educational activities, safety measures, and the accessible leadership of owner Ms. Sheri. The center is noted for accommodating special needs including food allergies, language barriers, and diverse learning opportunities.

Caring and attentive stafftransparent communic
Address
300 Bailey Street, Suite 100, East Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 488-5759
Mary'S Little Lambs Child Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
15565 Northland Dr., Suite 104 East, Southfield, MI
Phone
(248) 557-6553
J A C C Child Care Lab At Jackson Area Career
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

JACC Child Care Lab receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the apprenticeship, early college programs, and quality teachers, multiple detailed complaints describe serious issues with bullying, inadequate administrative response, attendance record manipulation, and lack of student accountability.

Apprenticeship and early college programs availablequality teachers and classesstudents advance to 4-year colleges
Address
6800 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 768-5153
The Gagie Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

THE GAGIE PRESCHOOL receives predominantly positive reviews from alumni and current/former parents who praise the quality of education and teacher-student ratios. Most reviewers highlight memorable experiences, engaging activities, and a family-owned atmosphere. A few negative reviews exist but lack substantive detail about specific concerns.

Excellent education qualitylow student-to-teacher ratiomemorable experiences
Address
615 Fairview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 344-6541
Riverside Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Riverside Child Care and Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational quality, staff warmth, and long-term developmental outcomes. One parent raised serious concerns about COVID-19 safety protocols and the center's unwillingness to accommodate health-related requests.

Educational preparation for kindergartensocial developmentcaring and attentive staff
Address
15918 King Road, Riverview, MI
Phone
(734) 479-5448
Teddy Bear Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Teddy Bear Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, responsive management, and enriching learning environment. Parents highlight the center's national accreditation, outdoor activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs. One negative review cited concerns about hygiene and care of a toddler during pickups.

caring and dedicated staffresponsive managementnational accreditation
Address
8535 Textile Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 482-6161
Cedar Crest Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
8990 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI
Phone
(248) 625-1091
Early On Development Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Early on Development Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe learning environment that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Many families have enrolled multiple children and remained with the center for years.

Professional and caring staffstrong educational curriculumsafe environment
Address
15100 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 397-7807
Metro United Karate
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
16184 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 744-6121
Dundee Child Care Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
645 Franklin St., Dundee, MI
Phone
(734) 529-5068
Academic Pathways Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Academic Pathways Cooperative Preschool in Livonia receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its cooperative structure that enables parent involvement, caring teachers, balanced academic and play-based curriculum, and strong sense of community. Children show enthusiasm for attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and patient teachersparent involvement opportunitiesbalanced academics with hands-on learning and free play
Address
35475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI
Phone
(734) 261-9540
Tutor Time Learning Ctr Dba Everbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Everbrook Academy in West Bloomfield receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care and attentiveness, strong developmental and educational outcomes, and excellent facilities with live camera monitoring. The center appears to prioritize individual child development and maintains strong communication with families.

Caring and loving teachersresponsive communicationindividual attention to each child
Address
6799 Daly Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
Phone
(248) 865-9388
Lesa Early Childhood Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1425 W. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
Phone
(517) 540-6840
East Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

East Childcare Center in Wyoming, Michigan receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. However, there are two concerning 1-star reviews alleging unattended children and safety issues, creating a stark contrast with the majority of glowing testimonials.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentlearning and developmental activities
Address
4334 Byron Center Ave., Wyoming, MI
Phone
(616) 257-8477
Great Beginnings Early Childcare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
818 John Mcneil Drive, Kingsford, MI
Phone
(906) 774-1074
Birth Toddlers & Beyond
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Birth Toddlers & Beyond for its caring, engaged staff and quality educational curriculum. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily parent communication through the ProCare app, and positive recent leadership changes under Director Sylvia. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and developmentally advanced.

Caring and attentive staffengaging curriculumdaily photo updates via ProCare app
Address
1646 Sand Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI
Phone
(517) 265-6264
Lakeshore Family Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the Lakeshore Family YMCA Child Care for its clean, safe environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community. The facility is noted for combining educational value with fun activities, and the director is highlighted for going above and beyond to support members. Overall, reviewers describe it as a welcoming place with excellent staff and a warm atmosphere.

Clean and safe environmentcaring and friendly staffstrong community atmosphere
Address
23401 E. Jefferson, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 778-5811
Monroe Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Monroe Family YMCA is a well-regarded community facility with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained spaces. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities including swim classes, fitness equipment, and adaptive sports programs for all abilities. The childcare staff specifically receives high praise for their care and attention to children.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of amenities (tennis courts
Address
1111 West Elm Ave., Monroe, MI
Phone
(734) 241-2606
Adventure Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Adventure Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced teachers, individualized care, and supportive leadership, but recent reviews highlight concerns about incident investigation procedures, administrative responsiveness, enrollment communication, and billing accuracy.

Experienced and credentialed teachersindividualized attention to children's needsstrong parent communication
Address
2111 Golfside, Ypsilanti, MI
Phone
(734) 434-0505
Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Educational Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety protocols, curriculum quality, and community engagement. However, some parents report inconsistent teacher quality and communication issues with their children.

Kind and professional stafftransparent communicationsafe environment
Address
1715 W Malcolm X Street, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 485-6825
Northstar Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise Northstar Montessori for its caring, dedicated teachers and genuine implementation of Montessori principles. Children show strong academic progress, independence development, and confidence building across all age groups from infants through preschool. Families report lasting positive relationships with staff and feel their children are well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and passionate teachersgenuine Montessori approachstrong academic curriculum
Address
420 W Russell St, Saline, MI
Phone
(734) 944-9300
Little Preschoolers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
41411 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI
Phone
(586) 321-7554
Barnes Early Childhhood-B/A
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
20090 Morningside Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Phone
(313) 343-2178
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
850 Spencer Rd, Brighton, MI
Phone
(810) 299-3819
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tot Spot receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the learning experiences and practical life skills taught at the center. However, one reviewer had a significantly negative experience, citing poor instruction quality and unfair treatment of students.

Awesome learning experiencepractical skills for daily life and employmentskilled instructors
Address
366 Morse St, Coldwater, MI
Phone
(517) 279-5706
Little Treasures Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Treasures Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, educational growth, and detailed daily communication. However, two recent reviews raise concerns about facility cleanliness, playground maintenance, and overall professionalism compared to online photos.

Caring and exceptional staffnoticeable child development and progressfrequent photo updates and daily communication via app
Address
3525 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite C, Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 860-1691

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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.