Best Before or After School Daycare in Bay City, MI
Compare 9 before or after school daycare in Bay City. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bay City, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 113
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Bay City has 9 licensed before or after school daycare with 113 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48706 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bay 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.
- 1Bay Arenac Preschool At Bay Arenac Career Ct4.7 score4.9(18)
4155 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Bay Arenac Preschool at Bay Arenac Career Ct is a vocational and career training center that receives consistently positive feedback from students and visitors. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, valuable career preparation, quality facilities, and strong extracurricular programs that have significantly impacted students' professional development.
Knowledgeable and kind instructorscareer skill developmentquality lunch options at reasonable pricesvocational training programs - 2St John Lutheran Preschool4.56 score4.8(12)
1664 Amelith Rd, Bay City, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
St. John Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the facility's community, staff, and physical appearance. Reviews highlight the school's long-standing presence in the area and welcoming environment for families.
Fantastic teaching staffbeautiful facilitycleanstrong community - 3Bright Beginnings4.55 score4.8(11)
805 Center Ave, Bay City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Bright Beginnings receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff (particularly Ms. Rose), engaging activities, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes including speech improvement and sign language learning. Children are consistently described as excited and happy to attend.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentssign language instructiondevelopmental progress (speech - 4Bethel Lutheran Preschool4.47 score4.7(10)
749 N. Pine Street Road, Bay City, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 16 children
Bethel Lutheran Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families who appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and integration of faith-based education. Parents report strong connections to both the school and church, with many becoming more involved in the congregation. A small number of concerns were raised regarding noise from church bells and accessibility for funeral services.
Friendly and welcoming communityfun learning environmenteasy to make friendsgood spiritual instruction - 5Dow Bay Area Family Y Child Development Center4.4 score4.5(20)
225 Washington, Bay City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise this Y facility for its cleanliness, friendly and professional staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the diverse amenities including fitness equipment, pools, sports courts, and classes suitable for all ages. The center is noted as affordable, well-maintained, and genuinely community-focused.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesFriendly and professional staffDiverse amenities (poolsgym equipment - 6Faith Evan Lutheran Preschool4.32 score4.5(9)
3033 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Faith Evan Lutheran Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Parents highlight the Christ-centered education and strong academic results. The facility emphasizes community, faith development, and personal attention to each child.
warm and welcoming environmentcaring staffpersonal attention to childrenstrong academics - 7Zion Lutheran School Preschool4.16 score4.3(6)
1707 South Kiesel Street, Bay City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Zion Lutheran School Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, individualized attention, and strong academics. However, one parent reported unprofessional treatment, inflexible policies regarding late arrivals, and alleged discriminatory behavior based on appearance.
Kind and understanding teachersone-on-one attentionexcellent academicsstaff treats students like family - 8Bay County Child And Senior Center3.49 score3.3(13)
1001 Marsac Street, Bay City, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children
Bay County Child and Senior Center receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the staff, communication, and GSRP/preschool program. However, one serious complaint alleges inadequate supervision resulting in a child being injured, with concerns about lack of transparency regarding incident documentation.
Caring and polite staffexcellent communicationstrong GSRP/preschool programchildren enjoy attending
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Bay City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bay City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bay City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48706 | 24 | 4.6 | 7 | |
| 48708 | 13 | 3.62 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bay City (16–162 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
17
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
1
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Daycare types in Bay City
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Before or After School Daycare in Bay City, Michigan
There are 9 before or after school daycare in Bay City, Michigan, making up 24% of the 37 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 Bay City have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 113 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bay City, 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 Bay City
Showing 9 results
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- 1908 W. Youngsditch Road, Bay City, MI
- Phone
- (989) 671-8186
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- 2300 East Midland Road, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 684-7702
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- 1012 Fremont Ave, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 892-1558
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- 607 Lasalle Street, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 684-0692
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- 305 W. Crump Street, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 893-9518
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- 208 State Park Dr., Bay City, MI
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- (989) 684-8891
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- 601 Blend St, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 684-1723
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- 1821 Mckinley St., Bay City, MI
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- (989) 894-2744
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- 5535 Dennis Drive, Bay City, MI
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- (989) 684-4958
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
- Church Daycare — 7 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 9 facilities