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Best Church Daycare in East Lansing, MI

Compare 2 church daycare in East Lansing. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

East Lansing, Michigan at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
131
Top rated (4.5+)
3

East Lansing has 2 licensed church daycare with 131 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.The largest concentration is in 48823 with 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Lansing

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.

  1. 1
    St. Thomas Aquinas School
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the parish as a welcoming Catholic community with knowledgeable and caring priests, beautiful facilities, and engaging liturgy that attracts high attendance.

    Welcoming communityknowledgeable and compassionate priestsbeautiful church buildingthought-provoking homilies
  2. 2
    Ymca Parkwood Kids Time Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    2306 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Parents praise the preschool program for its school-like structure, caring teachers, outdoor activities, and affordable pricing. The facility offers quality swimming lessons with excellent instructors and engaging summer camps. However, some concerns include facility maintenance issues and membership costs.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffstructured preschool programfrequent field tripsquality swimming instruction
  3. 3
    Bailey Preschool & Childcare Center
    4.15 score
    4.2(16)

    300 Bailey Street, Suite 100, East Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children

    Bailey Preschool & Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, hands-on educational activities, safety measures, and the accessible leadership of owner Ms. Sheri. The center is noted for accommodating special needs including food allergies, language barriers, and diverse learning opportunities.

    Caring and attentive stafftransparent communic
  4. 4
    Spartan Child Development Center
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    33 Crescent Road, East Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

    Spartan Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Satisfied parents praise excellent communication, quality care, strong curriculum, and teacher dedication. Dissatisfied parents cite concerns about RIE practices, staffing shortages, potty training policies, lack of diversity/multilingual support, and leadership issues.

    Excellent communicationattentive care with incident updatesstellar curriculumwell-organized
  5. 5
    Appletree Early Care & Preschool
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    3341 Coleman Road, East Lansing, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

    Appletree Early Care & Preschool in East Lansing receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, safe and clean environment, strong communication, and developmental support as key strengths. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction with the center.

    Caring and nurturing staffSafe and clean environmentExcellent communication with parentsStrong curriculum and learning activities
  6. 6
    City Of East Lansing-Glencarin
    3.62 score
    3.5(16)

    939 Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 51 children

    The reviews provided do not appear to be related to the daycare center itself. Instead, they contain reviews about various City of East Lansing municipal services including public art projects, city clerk services, and voter registration. No actual daycare parent reviews are present in this data.

    None relevant to daycare services

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in East Lansing

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
6
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in East Lansing, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.24avg rating
11 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.5avg rating
7 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.45avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

East Lansing zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4882320
4.29
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in East Lansing (16–169 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

11

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Lansing based on parent reviews

St. Thomas Aquinas School

4.8(20)

955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the parish as a welcoming Catholic community with knowledgeable and caring priests, beautiful facilities, and engaging liturgy that attracts high attendance.

Welcoming communityknowledgeable and compassionate priestsbeautiful church building

Peoples Church Preschool

4.1(3)

200 W Grand River, East Lansing, MI

One parent highlights the structured environment with dedicated teachers and lesson plans, while other reviewers report concerns regarding staff turnover, unprofessional office interactions, and a lack of meaningful engagement with families.

multiple classroomslead teachersweekly lesson plans

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Daycare types in East Lansing

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 7

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Church Daycare in East Lansing, Michigan

There are 2 church daycare in East Lansing, Michigan, making up 10% of the 21 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in East Lansing have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 131 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in East Lansing

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St. Thomas Aquinas School
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the parish as a welcoming Catholic community with knowledgeable and caring priests, beautiful facilities, and engaging liturgy that attracts high attendance.

Welcoming communityknowledgeable and compassionate priestsbeautiful church building
Address
955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 332-0813
Peoples Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.1

One parent highlights the structured environment with dedicated teachers and lesson plans, while other reviewers report concerns regarding staff turnover, unprofessional office interactions, and a lack of meaningful engagement with families.

multiple classroomslead teachersweekly lesson plans
Address
200 W Grand River, East Lansing, MI
Phone
(517) 332-2885

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 church daycare daycares in East Lansing, Michigan, out of 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in East Lansing have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 27% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in East Lansing, 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
East Lansing offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 East Lansing for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Lansing 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.