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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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Griff And Vicki'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Griff and Vicki's Child Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and clean environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about staff harshness with infants and security practices.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitygood at helping children adjust
Address
2111 North Aurelius Road, Holt, MI
Phone
(517) 694-5627
Big Bay De Noc Readiness Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
8928 00.25 Road, Cooks, MI
Phone
(906) 644-2773
Wee Care Because He Cares
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wee Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational activities, and child development support. Parents report their children are happy and comfortable, with strong communication between staff and families. One parent expressed frustration with an extended waiting list period.

Caring and compassionate staffdaily activities and learning opportunitiesexcellent communication with parents (ProCare app)
Address
13274 S Linden Rd, Linden, MI
Phone
(810) 735-9595
Rainbow Child Dev Ctr Gb
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Dev Ctr GB in Grand Blanc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring staff, educational curriculum, daily app updates with photos, and safe environments where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Attentive and compassionate teachersdaily app updates with photos and videoshealthy meals included
Address
3120 Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, MI
Phone
(810) 603-2500
Kids Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kids Corner receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child development support. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about security measures, staff professionalism, and incident reporting procedures.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestrong kindergarten preparation
Address
1870 W. Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, MI
Phone
(248) 814-9096
Eastminster Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
693 N Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 332-2311
Farmington Hills Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Farmington Hills Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight significant child development gains, strong communication from leadership, and a clean, safe environment. The new director is credited with improving operations and making the center family-oriented.

Caring and professional teachersstrong child development and academic progressexcellent communication
Address
25225 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 476-3110
The Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Children's Enrichment Center in Haslett receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with ratings of 5/5. Parents highlight the caring, family-like atmosphere, well-trained staff, and strong leadership from owners Debbie and Danielle. Children thrive in the structured learning environment that includes curriculum-based education, Spanish lessons, and age-appropriate activities.

caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentexperienced leadership
Address
1549 Haslett Rd, Haslett, MI
Phone
(517) 348-2071
Haslett Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Haslett Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, strong community focus, and educational preparation. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns about health and safety issues, inadequate cleaning, bullying incidents with poor communication, and high costs for limited services.

caring and dedicated staffhands-on teachersfamily feel
Address
1546 Haslett Road, Haslett, MI
Phone
(517) 339-2926
Days Of Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
3473 Huron Road, Bay City, MI
Phone
(989) 667-1853
Kids In Motion Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kids In Motion Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and well-educated staff, clean facility, and positive developmental outcomes for children. One parent reported dissatisfaction with required income documentation for state food assistance and the quality of meals provided during their brief enrollment.

friendly and professional staffclean environmentlow staff turnover
Address
21505 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 217-5855
Abc Academy Child Care And Dev C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

ABC Academy Child Care and Development Center in Jackson, Michigan receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, strong security, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. The center is noted as NAEYC accredited and maintains active communication with families through photos, apps, and daily updates.

Friendly and caring staffexperienced teachers who build strong relationships with childrenclean facilities
Address
800 Laurence Street, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 783-3040
Rainbow Child Development Center-Lansing I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
8161 Executive Court, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 622-8458
Shelby University - A Childcare Community
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Shelby University for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a welcoming community environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring teachers, cleanliness, activities, and communication through daily photos. Several families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the facility highly.

Attentive and caring staffdaily photo updatespersonalized attention to individual child needs
Address
51503 Vandyke Avenue, Shelby Twp., MI
Phone
(586) 323-9500
Hazel Park School District Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Most parents praise the preschool programs and staff's dedication to children. However, two significant concerns were raised regarding accommodations for children with autism and transportation/drop-off safety procedures.

Teacher quality and involvementpreschool programsstaff interaction with children
Address
431 W Jarvis, Hazel Park, MI
Phone
(248) 658-5508
Rainbow Child Care Center - Wl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Care Center has mixed reviews with most parents praising the warm, caring environment and educational quality, but two recent negative reviews cite behavioral mismanagement, poor communication, and declining quality after the Kindercare acquisition. Eight 5-star reviews highlight staff dedication and child development, while two 1-star reviews express concerns about unfair incident reporting and inconsistent discipline policies.

Warm and welcoming envir
Address
9125 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI
Phone
(248) 698-3471
Abc Academy III At Jackson Comm College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

ABC Academy III at Jackson Community College receives nearly universal praise from parents, with strong appreciation for staff quality, child development support, and flexible accommodations. Parents consistently report their children are happy and learning in a caring, well-organized environment. One parent noted the infant care is excellent but expressed concern about a recent decline in the preschool program.

Caring and professional stafflong-term relationships with familiesdevelopmental support and behavioral guidance
Address
2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 768-9323
A Touch Of Home Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A Touch of Home is highly regarded by most parents, who praise its combination of center-based structure with home daycare warmth, attentive staff, small class sizes, and daily parent communication via app. One parent reported a negative experience involving illness, biting incidents, and concerns about cleanliness and learning structure during their three-week enrollment.

caring and knowledgeable staffhands-on ownerssmall class sizes
Address
7455 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 220-5585
Small World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Small World Learning Center in Kalamazoo receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting exceptional staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality care across infant through preschool age groups.

Friendly and engaged staffexcellent communication via Brightwheel app and weekly emailssafe environment and COVID-19 protocols
Address
3616 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 743-8611
Bullfrogs And Butterflies Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Bullfrogs and Butterflies for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as family members. The center is commended for its Christian-based curriculum, educational activities, communication tools (Tadpoles app and cameras), and flexibility in accommodating family schedules. All reviewers report satisfied children and high confidence in the quality of care provided.

Caring and loving staffChristian learning environmentregular parent communication via app and cameras
Address
5904 South 12th St., Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 488-2120
Gilden Woods
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Gilden Woods (also referred to as Sprout) as an excellent family-oriented daycare with caring, professional staff and quality facilities. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive academically and socially in a safe, welcoming environment. The center is noted for strong communication, engaging activities, and reliable operations.

Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmospherequality facilities and amenities (playground
Address
4620 Arboretum Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 389-0118
Bullfrogs And Butterflies Christian Lrng Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Bullfrogs and Butterflies for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family members. The Christian learning environment emphasizes child development, offers engaging activities and field trips, and uses technology like cameras and the Tadpoles app to keep parents informed. Multiple parents highlight the staff's ability to accommodate special needs and scheduling flexibility.

Caring and qualified staffChristian-based learning environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5902 S. Twelveth Street, Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 488-2120
The Farmhouse Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise THE FARMHOUSE EARLY LEARNING CENTER (KinderCare West Main) for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children show measurable growth in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents appreciate excellent communication, facility improvements, and responsive management.

Caring and engaged teachersstrong academic preparationindividualized attention
Address
3709 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 762-9854
Angels Of Essence Child Care Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Angels of Essence Child Care Centre receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff—particularly owner Ms. Betty—for providing a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive and form strong attachments to teachers. Multiple families have remained loyal for years and continue to recommend the center to relatives and friends.

Caring and loving staffProfessional and knowledgeable owner (Ms. Betty)Strong educational focus and learning outcomes
Address
19322 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-4740
Premier Learning And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Premier Learning and Daycare Center in Livonia receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, engaging activities, regular communication with photo updates, and strong developmental progress their children make. Multiple long-term families express gratitude for the family-like environment and owners' responsiveness to their needs.

caring and qualified staffengaging age-appropriate activitiesregular photo and video updates via app
Address
29721 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI
Phone
(248) 744-9399
Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center for its clean, well-organized facility, caring and attentive staff led by owner Tori, and individualized approach to child development. Children show strong progress in learning milestones, communication, and social skills while enjoying a balance of educational activities and play. Parents appreciate clear communication, flexible payment options, and a welcoming environment.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffowner Tori's hands-on involvement
Address
8430 W. Nine Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI
Phone
(248) 629-7065
Dees Little Angels C.C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Dee's Little Angels for its caring, professional staff led by Mrs. Williams, with strong focus on early childhood education and development. Children show significant academic progress in academics, potty training, and social skills, and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this safe, organized environment.

Experienced and loving staffacademic curriculum with measurable child progresspotty training support
Address
13987 Wyoming, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 367-2833
Stepanski Early Childhood Center At Preschool Latch Key
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stepanski Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated teachers, child development progress, and specialized services like speech and occupational therapy. However, a few parents reported concerns about activity engagement and communication issues with administration regarding special education services.

Caring and dedicated teachersnoticeable child development and growthspeech and OT services
Address
6010 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI
Phone
(248) 666-9593
A Step Above Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A STEP ABOVE LEARNING CENTER receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the owner Angie's hands-on involvement, caring staff, and commitment to safety and hygiene. One negative review cites poor communication and unresponsiveness from management.

Owner's visible presence and personal oversightcaring and professional staffstrong safety and hygiene protocols
Address
207 Hutchinson Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 388-4689
La Escuelita From The Hispanic Center Of Western M
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise LA ESCUELITA for its welcoming environment, helpful staff, and affordable pricing. The center is noted for serving the Latino community well with strong resources and knowledgeable employees. However, phone communication and front desk responsiveness have been cited as areas needing improvement.

Friendly and helpful staffknowledgeable employeeswelcoming to Latino families
Address
1204 Grandville Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Phone
(616) 742-0200

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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.