How do I choose the right daycare in Traverse City?

When choosing a daycare in Traverse City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Traverse City?

Traverse City offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 26 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 14 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Traverse City, Michigan (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Michigan?

Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Traverse City for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Traverse City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Bayview Child Care Center And Preschool

4.64 score

4.8(20)

720 Wayne Street, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Note: The reviews provided are for Bayview Wesleyan Church, not the daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, pastoral leadership, and community involvement, but do not address daycare services, facilities, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming congregationskilled pastor and teacherscommunity involvement (homeless servicesSpecial Olympics)

Community Children'S Center

4.44 score

4.8(6)

6105 Center Road, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

Community Children's Center in Traverse City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, organization, and quality of staff. Parents highlight the caring and excellent nature of the staff with children.

Clean facilityorganizedcaring staffexcellent with children

Traverse City Christian Schools

4.2 score

4.4(5)

753 Emerson Road, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

Parents praise Traverse City Christian Schools for its welcoming environment, kind and caring teachers, and strong religious instruction. The school is noted for being fun and engaging, with positive community involvement including basketball programs for law enforcement and youth teams.

Kind and caring teachersreligious education focused on Bible and faithfun learning environmentfriendly to outsiders

Strong Foundation Childcare

3.95 score

3.9(5)

790 Indian Trail Blvd, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

Strong Foundation Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, educational quality, and positive impact on children's development. However, one 1-star review describes a negative experience involving attempted disenrollment and a CPS report, which the parent disputes.

Kind and attentive staffstrong early childhood educationcaring and patient teacherschildren enthusiastic about attendi

Central Day Care Center

3.93 score

3.9(11)

4100 Barnes Road, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Central Day Care Center in Traverse City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and transformational leadership under Director Lindsay. The facility has reportedly improved significantly in recent years and maintains strong parent communication. However, a small number of parents reported scheduling reliability issues and difficulty reaching staff.

caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadersh

Nmcaa Preschool - Discovery

3.7 score

3.4(5)

3962 Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

This daycare center has very limited review data with a 3.4/5 Google rating based on minimal feedback. Reviews are predominantly negative, citing poor communication, lack of responsiveness, and inadequate support services. One positive review noted that issues were eventually resolved after management contact.

Responsive management when contactedissues resolved upon follow-up

Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool 14th St. LLC

3.65 score

3.4(7)

222 E. 14th Street, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Teddy Bear Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising its nature-based curriculum, staff communication, and developmental focus. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about understaffing, professionalism, and defensive staff responses. The facility maintains consistent 5-star ratings from satisfied parents alongside isolated but serious complaints.

Nature-based programsoutdoor activitiesexcellent staff communicationtrustworthy environment

Munson Child Development Center

2.8 score

2.5(20)

1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

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

Headstart Programs in Traverse City, Michigan

There are 1 headstart programs in Traverse City, Michigan, making up 2% of the 43 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Traverse City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Traverse City, Michigan, out of 43 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Traverse City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Traverse City offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 26 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 14 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Traverse City for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Traverse City must be licensed by Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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