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Best Before or After School Daycare in Auburn Hills, MI

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Auburn Hills. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Auburn Hills, Michigan at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.72/5
Parent reviews
71
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Auburn Hills has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 71 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48326 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn Hills

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
    Rainbow Child Care Center Ah 2
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2411 North Squirrel, Auburn Hills, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Rainbow Child Care Center in Auburn Hills receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong leadership, excellent communication through the center's app, and structured yet flexible daily activities. Multiple families have stayed for several years, citing significant child development and a welcoming 'home away from home' atmosphere.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong leadership (Ms. Justine and Chelsea noted)excellent daily communication via app with photos and updatesstructured yet flexible schedules
  2. 2
    Riverkids Early Learning And Enrichment
    4.46 score
    4.6(16)

    255 S. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere at this center. Parents highlight the friendly staff, sense of community, and spiritual environment. COVID-19 safety precautions were noted positively.

    Welcoming environmentfriendly staffsense of family and communitychildren's programs
  3. 3
    The Montessori Preschool
    4.38 score
    4.5(15)

    3388 Five Points Drive, Auburn Hills, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children

    The Montessori Preschool in Auburn Hills receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and strong communication. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially in a clean, well-organized Montessori environment where they feel safe and welcomed as part of a family.

    Caring and experienced staffexcellent parent-teacher communication via appstrong academic and social developmentclean and organized classrooms

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn Hills

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Auburn Hills, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.72avg rating
8 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Auburn Hills zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4832610
4.72
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn Hills (24–172 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

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Daycare types in Auburn Hills

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Auburn Hills, Michigan

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Auburn Hills, Michigan, making up 27% of the 11 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 Auburn Hills have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 71 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Auburn Hills

Showing 3 results

Oakland Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3075 Shimmons Rd., Auburn Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 373-2700
Rogers Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2600 Dexter Road, Auburn Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 451-7850
Auburn Hills Christian School & Early Learning Ctr
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3655 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI
Phone
(248) 373-3399

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Auburn Hills, Michigan, out of 11 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 Auburn Hills have an average Google rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn Hills, 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
Auburn Hills offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Auburn Hills for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Auburn Hills 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.