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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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Jumpstart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights exceptional care and describes it as the best experience in town, while another reports a negative experience involving poor communication, unprofessional staff, and the dismissal of children with behavioral issues like ADHD or Autism.

exceptional carebest childcare experience in town
Address
2417 Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon, MI
Phone
(231) 755-7199
Discovery Days Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Discovery Days Learning Center for its safe, loving environment and experienced staff with minimal turnover. Families highlight strong child development, educational programming, and the caring relationships between staff and children. The owner Kelle and staff members are frequently mentioned as kind, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's growth.

Low staff turnoverdetailed daily communication with parentsgradual classroom transitions
Address
3360 Fairlanes Avenue Sw, Grandville, MI
Phone
(616) 257-0443
Kids Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes Kid's Time as a loving, caring, and attentive environment where staff members are positive and dedicated to children's welfare. The reviewer highly recommends the center for childcare and preschool needs, noting that their experience with two children has been wonderful.

loving staffcaring attitudeattentive care
Address
3540 M-66, Athens, MI
Phone
(269) 729-5852
Child Development Center - Oakland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This daycare center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, engaged staff and strong leadership under Director Krissy, with parents reporting happy children and peace of mind. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff turnover, inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline methods, and undocumented injuries.

Caring and engaged staffstrong leadership and director communicationchildren appear happy and engaged in activities
Address
6325 Oakland Drive, Portage, MI
Phone
(269) 324-3700
Menominee Early Childhood Center At Evergreen School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
N 1359 Us Hwy 41, Menominee, MI
Phone
(906) 863-7588
My Little Munchkins
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

My Little Munchkins receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, safe environment, and individual attention to children. Two negative reviews cite administrative issues including delayed tax documentation and difficulty scheduling tours. The facility is led by owner Melissa and appears to balance structured learning with play-based exploration.

caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystructured yet play-bas
Address
1940 44th St., Kentwood, MI
Phone
(616) 827-8898
Blackbird Preschool Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the staff as friendly and committed to children's education and social skills, noting that teachers are hands-on and proactive in communicating with parents. Another reviewer criticizes the district for declining enrollment and poor school board leadership, though this comment does not directly address childcare quality.

friendly staffcommitment to education and social skillshands-on teaching
Address
421 E. Lake Road, Harbor Springs, MI
Phone
(231) 526-4602
Little Glad Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a serious incident involving unprofessional behavior by the center's director, who allegedly referred to a child as 'slow.' This negative feedback highlights concerns about the appropriateness of staff language and treatment of children.

Address
450 N. Hibbard Street, Fowlerville, MI
Phone
(517) 223-6480
Precious Memories Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports witnessing staff members using sticks to punish children, as well as yelling and treating them harshly. The reviewer strongly advises against sending children to this center based on these experiences.

None mentioned
Address
3192 E. Washington Street, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 755-7530
Manistique Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent provides a single-star rating, expressing complete unfamiliarity with the facility and advising others to visit in person before making a decision. No specific operational details or childcare quality indicators are mentioned in this feedback.

Address
426 Chippewa Street, Manistique, MI
Phone
(906) 341-6423
Rainbow Child Care Center - St. Joseph
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Rainbow Child Care Center in St. Joseph receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-student relationships. Parents highlight excellent communication, daily updates, a stable teaching team, and a balanced approach to learning and play. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and would recommend the center to others.

Responsive and communicative staffpersonalized attention to childrenstable teaching team with low turnover
Address
219 Peace Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
Phone
(269) 408-0001
New Haven Comm Sch Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns raised. While some parents praise the school's improvement and teachers' care and attentiveness, serious safety and enrollment issues have been reported by other families.

Teachers know children by name and care about themschool has improved over timewelcoming to students with IEPs
Address
30375 Clark Street, New Haven, MI
Phone
(586) 749-5123
Lawrence Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Lawrence GSRP receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, family atmosphere, and minimal bullying concerns. Negative reviews cite teacher quality issues, bullying among students, and facility limitations.

Low student-to-teacher ratiofamily atmosphereminimal bullying and fighting
Address
714 St. Joseph Street, Lawrence, MI
Phone
(269) 674-8231
Lakeshore Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports high satisfaction with the staff and cleanliness of the facility, while another criticizes the center for refusing to accept children who are not vaccinated, including those with waivers.

Great staffwonderful clean facilityhappy with choice
Address
23250 Edsel Ford Court, Saint Clair Shores, MI
Phone
(586) 776-4442
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising caring teachers and good facilities, while some express serious concerns about administrative responsiveness and professionalism. Positive experiences highlight child development and emotional attachment to staff, but negative reviews cite communication issues, unresponsiveness to parent concerns, and unprofessional conduct from administration.

caring and nurturing teacherschil
Address
2775 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone
(734) 994-2303
Lakeside Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a positive experience with small classrooms and teachers who care about each child, noting that their son enjoys school and has made significant progress in reading. The review highlights the safety of the environment and the effectiveness of the ABEKA curriculum combined with biblical principles.

small classroomscaring teacherssafe environment
Address
46155 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI
Phone
(586) 726-1120
Macomb Christn Schls Bd Of Educ
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Macomb Christian Schools receives mostly positive feedback from parents and students who praise the school's facilities, grounds, and teaching staff. Several reviewers highlight positive personal experiences with teachers and the school environment, though one reviewer expressed strong dissatisfaction. Note: Google shows 0 reviews but 5 reviews are listed below.

Clean facilities and well-maintained groundsSupportive and motivating teachersPositive student experiences
Address
8155 Ritter, Center Line, MI
Phone
(586) 751-8980
Kids Stop Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the caring and knowledgeable staff, noting a fun and safe environment where children are well-fed and able to make friends. Conversely, another parent reports a strict two-week adjustment policy and describes the director as dismissive of concerns regarding staff compatibility.

caring staffpatient staffknowledgeable staff
Address
33015 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI
Phone
(248) 474-0001
Rocking Horse Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Rocking Horse Child Care receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied long-term parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and family-like atmosphere. However, a few negative reviews cite unprofessional behavior and internal drama as concerns.

caring and talented stafffamily-like treatmenteducational curriculum
Address
119 Waterstradt, Unit 12, Dundee, MI
Phone
(734) 529-5533
Milestones Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Milestones Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the dedicated staff, safe environment, and nurturing atmosphere. However, two parents report negative experiences involving unrealistic nap time expectations, poor communication, and feeling pushed out when their children didn't meet behavioral standards.

Dedicated and caring teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong security measures
Address
2370 Belmont Center Dr., Belmont, MI
Phone
(616) 361-0191
Red Bell Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback presents a sharp divide, with one parent highlighting a nurturing environment that fosters strong friendships and kindergarten readiness, while another reports a cold atmosphere, poor communication, and inadequate bathroom assistance. The positive experience emphasizes the unique outdoor play area and caring teachers, whereas the negative experience cites accusatory staff messages and stress for newly three-year-olds.

kind and welcoming teachersstrong preparation for kindergartenlong-lasting friendships
Address
44661 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI
Phone
(734) 453-5520
Kids Time Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a highly positive experience, noting that the staff are loving, caring, and attentive. The reviewer highlights the owner, director, and teachers as genuinely caring for the children's welfare and recommends the center for childcare and preschool needs.

loving staffcaring staffattentive staff
Address
4838 W Barden Rd, Coleman, MI
Phone
(989) 465-6993
Weeschool Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the comfort of knowing their children are cared for by staff who are mothers, while another review alleges that children are treated horribly.

staff are motherscomfortable feeling for parents
Address
196 W. Montcalm, Pontiac, MI
Phone
(248) 456-1832
Newbees Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Newbees Daycare Center in Reed City receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, professionalism, and care quality. However, two recent negative reviews cite serious concerns about incident reporting, supervision, and staff awareness during summer 2018.

friendly and professional staffstaff knows children's namespatient with difficult transitions
Address
139 W Church Ave, Reed City, MI
Phone
(231) 680-5022
Future Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the center's reasonable handling of the pandemic and long-term support for their child's development, while another describes it as the best daycare in West Michigan. Conversely, a single review criticizes the staff composition, noting that most employees are related and expressing dissatisfaction after a tour.

reasonable pandemic managementlong-term child development supportpositive parent relationships
Address
11260 8th Ave., Grand Rapids, MI
Phone
(616) 735-2066
Little Tykes University Learning & Childcare Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Tykes University receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, communication, educational activities, and safe environment, particularly from families with positive long-term experiences. However, several parents report significant concerns including inconsistent care quality, frequent early pickups for minor issues, billing problems, staff inattentiveness, lost belongings, and behavioral regression in their children.

Kind and caring staff
Address
16700 124th. Ave., Nunica, MI
Phone
(616) 334-1707
Education Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, excellent teacher communication, and significant learning progress for their three children. Another reviewer notes substantial improvements in the facility and playground, expressing particular satisfaction with the infant teacher.

clean buildingexcellent teacher communicationsignificant learning progress
Address
17290 Roosevelt Road, Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 844-0134
Tadpoles Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the center as amazing, highlighting its care for children's well-being and support for both parents and staff.

caring environmentsupport for parents and stafffocus on child well-being
Address
8944 50th Ave, Remus, MI
Phone
(989) 289-5241
Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for the Early Learning Center is mixed, with one parent describing it as a high-quality environment that values children, while another reports a highly negative experience involving perceived racial discrimination and disrespect during a graduation event. The single positive review highlights satisfaction with enrolling multiple children, whereas the negative review cites specific incidents of being excluded and treated spitefully by staff.

high quality carevalues childrenpositive experience for multiple children
Address
1349 Cramer Circle Bishop Hall 101, Big Rapids, MI
Phone
(231) 591-2390
The Sunshine Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as a nice daycare with very friendly educators who contribute to children's future success. In contrast, another reviewer characterizes the center as horrible, citing extremely rude staff, unclean surroundings, and a judgmental environment that fails to uphold basic morals, while also noting concerns about the pricing.

nice daycarevery friendly educatorscontributing to children's future success
Address
65900 M40, Lawton, MI
Phone
(269) 624-6497

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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.