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Best Before or After School Daycare in Harbor Beach, MI

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Harbor Beach. Average rating: 1.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Harbor Beach, Michigan at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
1.72/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Harbor Beach has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 21 parent reviews averaging 1.72/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harbor Beach

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
    Harbor Beach Ecc
    3.23 score
    2.8(9)

    402 South 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Harbor Beach ECC is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise academic performance and the school environment, multiple reviews raise serious concerns about bullying, inadequate administrative response, restrictive policies, and accessibility issues for students with disabilities.

    Strong academic performancelow crime areafriendly community
  2. 2
    Little Pirates' Preschool
    3.23 score
    2.8(9)

    402 S 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Little Pirates' Preschool is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise educational outcomes and describe it as a great school, multiple reviewers raise serious concerns about bullying, unresponsive administration, overly strict policies, and alleged ableist practices.

    Strong academic instructioneducational progress

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Harbor Beach

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Harbor Beach, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

1avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

2.8avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Harbor Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
484416
1.72
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Harbor Beach (18–73 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Harbor Beach based on parent reviews

Harbor Beach Ecc

2.8(9)

402 South 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI

Harbor Beach ECC is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise academic performance and the school environment, multiple reviews raise serious concerns about bullying, inadequate administrative response, restrictive policies, and accessibility issues for students with disabilities.

Strong academic performancelow crime areafriendly community

Little Pirates' Preschool

2.8(9)

402 S 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI

Little Pirates' Preschool is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise educational outcomes and describe it as a great school, multiple reviewers raise serious concerns about bullying, unresponsive administration, overly strict policies, and alleged ableist practices.

Strong academic instructioneducational progress

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Daycare types in Harbor Beach

Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Harbor Beach, Michigan

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Harbor Beach, Michigan, making up 33% of the 6 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 Harbor Beach have an average rating of 1.72 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 2.8 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Harbor Beach, 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 Harbor Beach

Showing 2 results

Harbor Beach Ecc
Before or After School Daycare
2.8

Harbor Beach ECC is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise academic performance and the school environment, multiple reviews raise serious concerns about bullying, inadequate administrative response, restrictive policies, and accessibility issues for students with disabilities.

Strong academic performancelow crime areafriendly community
Address
402 South 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI
Phone
(989) 479-0240
Little Pirates' Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
2.8

Little Pirates' Preschool is a school-based facility with mixed reviews. While some parents praise educational outcomes and describe it as a great school, multiple reviewers raise serious concerns about bullying, unresponsive administration, overly strict policies, and alleged ableist practices.

Strong academic instructioneducational progress
Address
402 S 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI
Phone
(989) 479-3261

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Harbor Beach, Michigan, out of 6 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 Harbor Beach have an average Google rating of 1.72 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Harbor Beach, 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
Harbor Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Harbor Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Harbor Beach 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.