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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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Kid'S University
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kid's University in Auburn receives mixed reviews. While most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment, a small number report concerning incidents including inadequate supervision, staff attitude issues, and improper handling of child injuries.

Caring and loving staffeducational and hands-on activitiesoutdoor play
Address
4600 Garfield Road, Suite 600, Auburn, MI
Phone
(989) 662-6642
Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Tot Spot is a center-based daycare in Charlotte, Michigan that receives mostly positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the warm, welcoming staff, clean facility, and nice playground. One parent expressed concerns about the facility's ability to accommodate special needs children and mentioned additional costs beyond tuition.

friendly and caring staffclean facilitynice playground
Address
2894 S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI
Phone
(517) 543-0779
Little Bear Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
512 W Wexford Ave, Buckley, MI
Phone
(231) 269-3065
Rainbow Child Care Center-By
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare Byron Center) for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and creating a family-like community. Reviewers highlight the facility's balance of affordability, flexibility, and learning opportunities, with children reportedly loving attending daily. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parental satisfaction.

Caring and passionate staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong community feel
Address
6525 Byron Center Ave. Sw, Byron Center, MI
Phone
(616) 534-9380
Merrill Community Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
755 W. Alice St, Merrill, MI
Phone
(989) 643-7231
Apollo Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Apollo Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its structured classroom environment, experienced and caring teachers, and developmental programs, particularly the GSRP preschool program. However, serious concerns have been raised by parents of special needs children regarding inadequate meal provision despite government funding and parent expectations.

Caring and attentive teachersstable staffschool-like classroom environment
Address
2029 N. Milford Road, Highland, MI
Phone
(248) 684-8292
Creative Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6210 Lehman Drive, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 234-8448
Mott C C Early Childhood Lrng
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1509 E Court St, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 239-0046
Stacy'S Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Stacy's Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the knowledgeable staff, supportive teachers, and quality education that prepares children for kindergarten. However, a few parents reported serious safety concerns including injuries during care.

Knowledgeable and credentialed teacherssupportive staffchildren academically prepared for kindergarten
Address
5885 E. M-36, Lakeland, MI
Phone
(810) 231-0953
M&M Country Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1611 10th. Avenue, Menominee, MI
Phone
(906) 863-4420
Little Lakers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
711 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI
Phone
(616) 846-4044
Jumpstart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
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
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
Address
421 E. Lake Road, Harbor Springs, MI
Phone
(231) 526-4602
Little Glad Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
450 N. Hibbard Street, Fowlerville, MI
Phone
(517) 223-6480
Precious Memories Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3192 E. Washington Street, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 755-7530
Manistique Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
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
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
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
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

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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.