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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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Lil Kiddos Playhouse - East Jackson
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports severe concerns regarding staff treatment of children, inadequate feeding, and unfair treatment of parents. The reviewer also alleges that employees are not compensated appropriately and advises against using the facility.

Address
3107 Hayes Road, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 962-4014
Lil Kiddos Playhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports serious concerns based on information from a former employee, alleging inconsistent treatment of families and poor care standards. The feedback highlights issues with feeding practices, staff treatment, and employee compensation.

None mentioned
Address
130 East Ave., Napoleon, MI
Phone
(517) 536-7275
Little Rainbows Commonwealth
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Little Rainbows Commonwealth receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, reasonable pricing, and convenient downtown location. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff management, inadequate handling of children with special needs (ADHD, HFA), safety incidents, and poor parent communication.

Friendly and caring staffaffordable pricingconvenient downtown Jackson location
Address
209 E. Washington Street, Jackson, MI
Phone
(517) 796-1000
Steps Ahead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents praising the warm, clean, and friendly environment, while others report serious concerns regarding staff conduct, confidentiality breaches, and a lack of support for children with special needs or behavioral issues. Specific complaints include unprofessional interactions, arbitrary dismissals, and allegations of favoritism involving the owner's family.

clean environmentfriendly teacherswarm atmosphere
Address
3130 Boardwalk Drive, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 799-3355
Dowagiac Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports being accepted and enrolled only to have the bus pickup option rescinded one week before school started, resulting in their child's enrollment being voided and a return to the waiting list. The reviewer describes this as a disappointing experience that required breaking the news to an excited child.

Address
203 S Paul Street, Dowagiac, MI
Phone
(269) 782-8818
A Place For Grace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4790 Gratiot St, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 607-1741
The Little Village Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Opinions on The Little Village Childcare Center are sharply divided, with one parent highlighting affordable pricing and extended hours, while others cite significant communication failures and a lack of empathy for sick children. A recent customer dispute involved being asked to remove a child due to a confirmation misunderstanding, and another parent criticized the center for excluding hospitalized children rather than supporting them. Despite a 5-star review praising the environment, other feedback points to administrative issues and poor staff-child interaction.

affordable pricingextended childcare hourschild-friendly activities
Address
3865 W. Jefferson Ave, Ecorse, MI
Phone
(313) 618-6579
Christios Childcare & Academy 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Recent feedback describes serious concerns regarding sudden closures without notice, poor hygiene practices, and unprofessional staff behavior. Parents report issues including withheld personal information, lack of basic care, and significant communication failures that have negatively impacted their employment and trust.

Address
27975 Eureka Road, Romulus, MI
Phone
(313) 255-6000
Circle Time With Friends Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Circle Time with Friends Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facility, affordable pricing, and strong academic focus on early learning fundamentals. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop well in areas like potty training, social interaction, and letter/shape recognition.

caring and nurturing staffaffordable pricingc
Address
26050 Plymouth, Redford, MI
Phone
(313) 937-3600
Sunny Skies Child Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights exceptional educational outcomes, noting their child's success as a graduate student. Conversely, another review reports a severe negative experience involving immediate dismissal due to a newly disclosed tree nut allergy, which the parent claims was handled illegally.

Strong educational foundation
Address
317 Crooks Rd, Clawson, MI
Phone
(248) 435-8445
Kent Isd - Grandville East Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3413 30th Street Sw, Grandville, MI
Phone
(616) 447-5683
Kent Isd - Grandville Gsrp At Central Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4052 Prairie Sw, Grandville, MI
Phone
(616) 447-5683
Phelps Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
700 E North Street, Ishpeming, MI
Phone
(906) 228-6522
Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1497b Bass Lake Road, Traverse City, MI
Phone
(231) 941-4877
Stepping Stones Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
6447 Reynolds Road, Lake Ann, MI
Phone
(231) 275-0462
Cozy Corner Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Cozy Corner Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly owner Chris and longtime caregiver Joyann. Parents highlight the nature center, outdoor play areas, strong communication, flexibility, and the children's social and developmental growth during their time at the facility.

caring and passionate staffexcellent communication with parentsnature center and outdoor play spaces
Address
4819 Lapeer, Suite E, Kimball, MI
Phone
(810) 984-8440
Happy Elephant Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Happy Elephant Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication from director Kelly, engaging curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and show developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationengaging curriculum with educational activities and playtime
Address
3325 Aurelius, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-6602
L. A. C. C. Child Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, on-site meal preparation, and extended hours. However, one detailed negative review contradicts these claims, citing unprofessional management, inadequate sanitization, underpaid staff, and unmet promises regarding 24-hour service and transportation.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityon-site cook with wholesome meals
Address
16619 Wyoming Street, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 345-3744
Eaton Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Eaton Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for specific staff members and academic performance, but significant complaints about office conditions, staff demeanor, and lack of transportation. Parents report their children are excelling academically, though some have concerns about comfort and accessibility.

Dedicated and caring teachers (Mr. David HillMr. BattenMs. Green
Address
21450 Universal Dr., Eastpointe, MI
Phone
(586) 777-1519
Beginning Roots Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Beginning Roots Child Development Center has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, respectful teaching approach, and happy children, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged rule violations, inappropriate discipline, inadequate nutrition, staff yelling, and insufficient supervision that led to a licensing complaint.

caring and accommodating staffchildren happy to attendrespectful and honest teaching environment
Address
826 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, MI
Phone
(616) 374-7030
Child Development Center - Lakeview
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting exceptional care and communication, while three others report serious issues regarding trust, transparency, and child welfare. Several reviewers allege that staff neglected a child's dietary needs and attempted to mislead parents about the situation, while others express a general lack of trust in the staff's honesty.

strong communicationfamily-like treatmentsignificant developmental progress for foster youth
Address
55 Arbor Street, Battle Creek, MI
Phone
(269) 963-1000
Education Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Education Station receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teaching staff and classroom quality, but significant criticism regarding management, leadership, and communication. Parents report their children thrived academically and socially with caring teachers, but ownership and administrative issues created billing problems, scheduling conflicts, and unprofessional conduct.

Patient and engaged teachersclean and organized classroomshands-on learning activiti
Address
50 N M-37 Highway, Hastings, MI
Phone
(269) 623-5240
Education Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Education Station receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teachers and classroom quality, but significant concerns about management, leadership, and communication. Parents consistently report that children thrive academically and socially with caring staff, but operational issues including billing problems, unprofessional leadership, and poor communication have prompted multiple families to leave.

Patient and engaged teachersclean and organized classroomsha
Address
420 Misty Ridge Dr, Middleville, MI
Phone
(269) 795-9055
Starting Point Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Starting Point Montessori Center receives highly polarized reviews. Parents who are satisfied praise the educational quality, cleanliness, and staff, particularly noting children's academic progress. However, numerous negative reviews cite high costs, aggressive billing practices, staff rudeness, poor communication, and concerns about child care quality.

Strong academic curriculumchildren learn multiple languagesclean facility
Address
7578 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 341-8285
Charlotte'S Web Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Parents report serious safety failures, including a child being left unattended on a bus with no communication or tracking. One review alleges the facility operates without a valid state license, while another describes disturbing behavior by staff.

Address
2081 W. Coldwater Rd, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 618-0129
Grandmas House Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent describes the facility as feeling like home, while another notes it is not in good condition.

Homey atmosphere
Address
107 Bremer, Tustin, MI
Phone
(231) 829-9900
Island Kiddie Kampus Mainland
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Island Kiddie Kampus Mainland receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the infant and school-age programs, citing engaged and caring staff, educational activities, and child development. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including safety protocol failures, inadequate diaper care, staff attitude changes, and allegations of improper handling of toddlers.

Caring and attentive staffengaging educational activitiesstrong infant program
Address
14525 Sibley Rd, Riverview, MI
Phone
(313) 530-9529
Little Learners Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent describes a compassionate, family-like atmosphere with professional staff, while another reports a negative experience involving a staff member yelling at a child and the owner smoking on-site. A third review offers a brief positive assessment of the daycare's quality. Conversely, other feedback characterizes the facility as horrible and unprofessional, citing a lack of compassion from the owner.

compassionate careprofessional staffpersonable management
Address
1694 Cass Ave, Bay City, MI
Phone
(989) 894-2655
Quality Child Care And Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Quality Child Care and Learning Center I receives mixed reviews, with some parents praising professional staff and clean facilities, while others report serious concerns about supervision, child safety, unfair treatment, and poor communication. The facility has a 2.6/5 Google rating with recent reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star.

Professional phone communicationclean facilityattentive staff care
Address
4719 East 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 366-5433
Annie'S Children Center - Saline
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent highlights the center's caring staff, effective communication via app and email, and thoughtful accommodations for dietary needs and safety protocols. Conversely, another parent criticizes administrative mismanagement, citing incorrect billing, confusing holiday policies, high staff turnover, and unprofessional interactions with leadership.

caring staffclear communicationprivacy for breastfeeding
Address
211 Monroe Street, Saline, MI
Phone
(734) 944-8636

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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.