Best Before or After School Daycare in Dearborn Heights, MI
Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Dearborn Heights. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dearborn Heights, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.3/5
- Parent reviews
- 60
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Dearborn Heights has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48127 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dearborn Heights
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.
- 1Al Hadi Child Care Center4.4 score4.5(20)
22575 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Al Hadi Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong communication, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is credited with supporting children's development and creating a welcoming, nurturing environment.
Kind and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and well-organized facilityflexible scheduling and accommodation of individual needs - 2Hand N' Hand Preschool4.4 score4.6(10)
27055 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Hand n' Hand Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in quality educational activities, and develop strong academic skills. The center is noted for flexibility with scheduling and a large outdoor play area.
Caring and nurturing staffstrong communicationfamily-like atmospherelarge outdoor play area - 3Kidz Zone4.1 score4.2(5)
27355 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
KIDZ ZONE receives mixed reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the staff, director, and child development focus, but one 1-star review citing severe staffing issues and neglect. Most parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, with staff described as knowledgeable and caring.
Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong director leadershipchildren happy and excited to attendpersonalized developmental care - 4Smallville Learning Center3.92 score3.9(20)
4825 Beech Daly Street, Dearborn Heights, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Smallville Learning Center for its family-like atmosphere, caring and attentive staff, and clean, welcoming environment. Children show strong academic progress and emotional security, with parents noting the center provides genuine care rather than basic babysitting. The owner-operated model is viewed as evidence of personal investment in child welfare.
Attentive and loving staffclean facilityeducational activitieschild safety
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Dearborn Heights
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Dearborn Heights, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dearborn Heights zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48127 | 12 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 48125 | 10 | 3.97 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dearborn Heights (16–334 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
1
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Daycare types in Dearborn Heights
Before or After School Daycare in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
There are 7 before or after school daycare in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, making up 32% of the 22 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 Dearborn Heights have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Dearborn Heights, 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 Dearborn Heights
Showing 7 results
- Address
- 1501 N Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 278-0558
- Address
- 4650 Croissant Street, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 203-4100
- Address
- 20755 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 827-6750
- Address
- 4650 Pardee Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 203-4200
- Address
- 4651 Polk Street, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 203-4200
- Address
- 25251 Annapolis, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (313) 292-1600
- Address
- 25251 Annapolis, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Phone
- (734) 727-3130
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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 — 12 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities