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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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Beginners Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent describes a hostile environment where a staff member allegedly yelled, cursed, and physically lunged at a child, while another parent reports being abruptly expelled for normal toddler behaviors like teething and refusing naps. Both accounts highlight aggressive staff conduct, including a staff member ripping a child from a parent's arms, and a lack of understanding for developmental needs.

Address
2667 Bent Oak Street, Adrian, MI
Phone
(517) 260-2027
Abc Grow & Learn Children'S Ctr - Adrian
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

ABC Grow & Learn receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the caring teachers, developmental activities, and app-based daily updates, but others report issues with office staff professionalism, inconsistent child management, and problematic contract/hiring practices.

Caring and helpful teachersapp to view child activitiesdetailed explanations of curriculum
Address
415 Mill Road, Suite 4, Adrian, MI
Phone
(517) 264-5100
University Of Tiny Town INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

University of Tiny Town Inc. has a 2.6/5 Google rating with overwhelmingly negative recent reviews. Parents report serious safety incidents involving child injuries that were not properly addressed, lack of discipline policies, unprofessional staff conduct, poor hygiene standards, and inadequate curriculum. The facility appears to be closed as of the most recent review.

One parent stated 'its all good'; one former parent noted the center 'used to be a good day care'
Address
15680 J. L. Hudson Drive, Southfield, MI
Phone
(248) 559-8469
Baldwin Community Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Feedback for Baldwin Community Schools is polarized, with one parent describing a positive average experience regarding food quality, while others report severe dissatisfaction with staff conduct and academic outcomes. Critics allege that teachers are unskilled, students exhibit poor sportsmanship, and administration engages in dishonest communication with families.

Food described as average or acceptable by one reviewer
Address
525 Fourth Street, Baldwin, MI
Phone
(231) 745-3261
Ready 2 Learn Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Ready 2 Learn Childcare Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the staff's friendliness, academic instruction, and communication, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, unexplained injuries to children, poor health protocol implementation, and overall lack of supervision and accountability.

Academic learningfriendly and joyful staffgood communication with parents
Address
17300 Schaefer, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 468-9470
James Willis Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

While one parent acknowledges the teachers' dedication to student growth, other reviewers report severe safety failures, including unaddressed abuse and physical injuries caused by other students. Concerns also extend to staff misconduct, racial profiling, and a lack of administrative accountability regarding these incidents.

dedicated teachersfocus on student growth and development
Address
245 N. Balsam Street, Kingsford, MI
Phone
(906) 776-8188
Bright Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Bright Beginnings has highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and child development, but four 1-star reviews citing serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor behavioral management, unprofessional staff conduct, children being sent home inappropriately, and safety incidents. The facility appears to struggle with consistency in care quality and staff professionalism.

Caring and nurturing staffgood daily c
Address
832 Turrill Ave, Po# 833, Lapeer, MI
Phone
(810) 667-9491
Kingdom Kidz Zone Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Kingdom Kidz Zone has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the caring staff, nutritious meals, and cleanliness, while nine parents report serious concerns including understaffing, inadequate supervision, safety violations, unprofessional conduct, and poor hygiene practices.

Caring staffnutritious meals including breakfast/lunch/dinner and snacksclean facility
Address
1233 Roosevelt Ave, Flint, MI
Phone
(810) 228-3515
Munson Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

The reviews provided are for Munson Medical Center, a hospital in Traverse City, Michigan, not Munson Child Development Center. This appears to be a data mismatch, as the reviews discuss hospital care rather than daycare services.

None applicable - reviews are for a medical facilitynot a daycare
Address
1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI
Phone
(231) 935-7990
Lake City Area Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

One parent notes that classes are pretty good but expresses a personal fondness for a specific staff member, while another offers a brief positive comment about the concept. However, a third review indicates significant dissatisfaction, with a parent considering withdrawing their child to homeschool due to the program's quality.

good classesgood idea
Address
251 East Russell Street, Lake City, MI
Phone
(231) 839-4333
Harrison Community Schools Gsrp
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

One reviewer describes the facility as merely 'mid,' while another strongly criticizes the transportation services, citing unsafe and bullying behavior by bus drivers. A third comment expresses dissatisfaction with the mandatory nature of attendance.

None mentioned
Address
420 W Spruce Street, Harrison, MI
Phone
(989) 539-3259
Little People'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for Little People's Day Care is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting a clean, loving environment and experienced staff, while another criticizes the operation as unprofessional and poorly managed. The few reviews so far present conflicting views on the quality of care and business management.

over 20 years in businessvery cleanloving learning environment
Address
741 Shattuck, Saginaw, MI
Phone
(989) 755-2173
Pickford Wee Wisdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent criticizes the athletic program, calling it an 'absolute joke' and citing poor communication and last-minute changes. The reviewer suggests replacing the athletic director due to these operational issues.

None mentioned
Address
333 S Pleasant St, Pickford, MI
Phone
(906) 647-6245
Take-A-Break Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Take-a-Break Childcare Center in Battle Creek receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about consistency and quality. While some parents praise the caring staff and positive experiences, others report serious issues including inadequate staffing ratios, inability to support children with special needs, frequent staff absences, and poor classroom management that negatively affected their children's experience and attitudes toward school.

Caring and loving staffgoes above and beyond for children and familiessupportive environment
Address
415 South 28th Street, Battle Creek, MI
Phone
(269) 660-0448
Lmts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

A few parents describe the center as unprofessional and unsafe, citing issues with staff attitude, cleanliness, and care standards. One reviewer alleges staff discrimination and keeping infants in strollers, while another reports finding mold in a classroom and being offered a bribe to stay silent. Negative feedback also highlights questionable hiring practices and a general lack of hygiene.

None mentioned
Address
2645 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 882-6866
Central Open Door/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes this as an amazing place with excellent care for their son, while others report negative experiences involving disorganization, unresponsive staff, and punitive disciplinary practices. A separate account highlights leadership that allegedly punishes normal child development behaviors and threatens to block a child's school enrollment. Another review cites operational issues such as never answering phones and general disorganization.

amazing careexcellent treatment of children
Address
106 S. Sixth Street, Grand Haven, MI
Phone
(616) 850-6825
Danforth Country Schoolhouse Day Care Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports terminating care for all three children after eight years, citing a highly negative experience. This single review reflects a complete loss of trust in the center's ability to serve families long-term.

Address
4996 Danforth Road, Escanaba, MI
Phone
(906) 233-9399
Bright Stars Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the center as a scam involving financial theft and dishonest leadership, citing constant changes in staff and management. Another review alleges inappropriate behavior by a staff member, including wearing a pride shirt and being overly tactile with children, which the reviewer found terrifying.

Address
17517 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI
Phone
(248) 469-5028
Kids First Learning Place - Wayland
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports a hostile work environment under a snippy director, citing an incident where staff were yelled at in front of customers. The review also details a contract termination based on a minor oversight involving an unattended child, which the reviewer argues was handled harshly compared to other centers.

Warmeducatedand experienced staff (according to the handbook)
Address
863 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI
Phone
(269) 792-1230
The Kid Network Childcare & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports being abruptly excluded from the daycare due to the owner's claim that staff lack teaching degrees, preventing the child's return for virtual learning. The review highlights a lack of qualified instructors and poor communication regarding enrollment status.

None mentioned
Address
18451 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 789-5555
Wmu Children'S Place Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the center as a high-quality public preschool with professional staff, while two others report significant issues including poor communication between shifts, inconsistent activity provision, and staff yelling at toddlers. These conflicting experiences highlight a divide between those who found the care exceptional and those who cited neglectful practices and rude behavior as reasons for leaving.

up to date on best practicesdeeply care about studentsprofessional and courteous staff
Address
2210 Wilbur Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone
(269) 387-2277
Ashbaugh Family Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Feedback is mixed, with one parent highlighting a loving environment and experienced staff, while another reports serious negligence regarding a sick child. The latter complaint includes accusations of poor communication and unprofessional behavior from the owner, citing a current state investigation.

staff enjoymentexperienced operationchild satisfaction
Address
54367 N. Main Street, Mattawan, MI
Phone
(269) 668-5364
Oodles Of Love Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Reviews are highly polarized. One long-term parent praised the staff's care and dedication, but multiple recent reviews report serious concerns including sudden dismissal without notice, disrespectful treatment toward parents with mental disabilities, unprofessionalism, and poor toddler classroom environment.

Amazing and caring staff in infant buildingpositive long-term experience reported by one family
Address
6593 Secor, Lambertville, MI
Phone
(419) 704-3566
Oodles Of Love Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Oodles of Love Daycare has highly polarized reviews with mixed experiences across different age groups. One long-term parent praised the staff's dedication and care, while multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns including sudden dismissal without notice, unprofessional and disrespectful behavior from staff, and alleged discrimination toward parents with mental disabilities.

Infant building staff highly regardedlong-term positive experiences reportedstaff passion for childcare
Address
6801 Secor Road, Lambertville, MI
Phone
(734) 568-6902
Erps School'S Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

ERPS School's Out Program has received predominantly negative reviews with a 2.1/5 rating. Parents express concerns about strict rules, poor teaching quality, and classroom management issues. One complaint noted uncomfortable temperature conditions in the gym.

None mentioned
Address
912 S. Greyhound Drive, Eaton Rapids, MI
Phone
(517) 663-1064
North Huron Head Statrt /Kinde Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent describes allegations of age discrimination in hiring practices, claiming older teachers are fired to be replaced by younger, lower-paid staff. Another review characterizes the superintendent and principal as rude and targeting individuals.

Address
69 Michigan St, Kinde, MI
Phone
(989) 874-7424
Paul Oliver Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent describes a positive experience with some staff members, but also reports an incident where an employee shouted aggressively and attempted to intimidate them. The review highlights a stark contrast between helpful employees and concerning behavioral issues from others.

some employees do good job
Address
221 Park St, Frankfort, MI
Phone
(231) 352-2395
Escanaba Country Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent reports that their child experienced repeated lice infestations attributed to inadequate storage for coats and hats, as well as frequent bruising and bites that were not reported by the facility. The reviewer also noted that children were allowed to play in dirt, resulting in stained clothing and a lack of proper accident documentation.

Address
322 South Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI
Phone
(906) 789-9353
Kids Club Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent reports serious safety concerns, including unreported bruises on their child and staff who blamed the victim for incidents rather than investigating them. Another reviewer notes frequent teacher absences leading to significant school closures and questions the physical plausibility of injuries attributed to other young children.

Address
70 Tibbits, Coldwater, MI
Phone
(517) 279-5975
Newberry Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Newberry Preschool receives mostly negative reviews with a 1/5 average rating. Parents cite serious concerns including bullying, poor school quality, and corrupt employees. One positive review mentions nice staff and appreciation for hosting events.

friendly staffsports teams
Address
700 Newberry Ave, Newberry, MI
Phone
(906) 293-3282

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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.