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Best Before or After School Daycare in Fenton, MI

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Fenton. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fenton, Michigan at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
49
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Fenton has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 49 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48430 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fenton

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
    Country Mouse Child Care
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    7739 Clyde Road, Fenton, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Country Mouse Child Care receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere, passionate staff, educational focus, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

    Professional and passionate stafffamily-like atmosphereindividualized attentioneducational and enrichment activities
  2. 2
    Rainbow Child Care Center Fe 2
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    3261 Owen Road, Fenton, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff and enriching curriculum including STEM, phonics, music, and cooking classes. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending, with parents highlighting excellent communication and a clean, well-maintained facility. Multiple families have attended for years and strongly recommend the center.

    Caring and dedicated teachersage-appropriate classroom organizationenriching curriculum and extra classesexcellent communication with parents
  3. 3
    Fenton Montessori Academy
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    860 N. Leroy St., Fenton, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    Fenton Montessori Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming and caring staff. Parents highlight the clean facility, attentive teachers, flexible scheduling, and varied activities that keep children engaged and excited to attend.

    welcoming and caring staffattentive and supportive teachersclean and organized facilityflexible scheduling
  4. 4
    Rainbow Child Dev Ctr Fe1
    3.6 score
    3.2(5)

    16400 Silver Parkway, Fenton, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Three parents praised KinderCare highly, noting excellent staff, child development progress, good communication through an app, and strong safety measures. Two parents gave 1-star ratings with minimal detail, stating to avoid the facility. Overall experiences are polarized with limited information from negative reviewers.

    Caring and kind staffsmooth transitions for new studentschild development progresspotty training support

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Fenton

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Fenton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.54avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fenton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4843013
4.55
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fenton (20–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Fenton

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Fenton, Michigan

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Fenton, Michigan, making up 23% of the 13 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 Fenton have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 49 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Fenton, 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 Fenton

Showing 3 results

Lake Fenton Child Care Torrey Hill Inter.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12410 Torrey Road, Fenton, MI
Phone
(810) 591-6300
Lake Fenton Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11425 Torrey Rd, Fenton, MI
Phone
(810) 591-2209
Lake Fenton Child Care West Shore Elem
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3076 Lahring Road, Fenton, MI
Phone
(810) 591-6300

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Fenton, Michigan, out of 13 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 Fenton have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Fenton, 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
Fenton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 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 Fenton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fenton 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.