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Best Before or After School Daycare in Inkster, MI

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Inkster. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Inkster, Michigan at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
36
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Inkster has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48141 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Inkster

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
    Reaching All Children Equally (R.A.C.E.)
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    314 Inkster Road, Inkster, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Parents consistently praise R.A.C.E. (Kreative Kids Learning Center) for its warm, family-like environment, clean facilities, and quality education. The center is noted for effective potty training programs, fresh home-cooked meals, attentive staff, and strong teacher-child relationships. Children reportedly adjust quickly and show enthusiasm for attending daily.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityfresh home-cooked mealseffective potty training programattentive and caring staff
  2. 2
    Starfish Family Services
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    30000 Hiveley, Inkster, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 315 children

    Parents consistently praise Starfish Family Services for its caring, patient, and skilled staff who support child development across Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Reviewers highlight the center's educational approach, supportive family resources, and positive classroom environment. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children during enrollment.

    Caring and patient staffstrong child development outcomeseducational qualityfamily support services

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Inkster

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Inkster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
481418
4.6
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Inkster (15–315 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Inkster

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Inkster, Michigan

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Inkster, Michigan, making up 63% of the 8 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 Inkster have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Inkster, 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 Inkster

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Hicks Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Helen Street, Inkster, MI
Phone
(734) 419-2000
Tomlinson Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25912 Annapolis St, Inkster, MI
Phone
(313) 565-3393
Daly Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25824 Michigan Ave, Inkster, MI
Phone
(313) 565-0468
Champions At David Hicks Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Helen St., Inkster, MI
Phone
(248) 550-5278
S.F.S. Daly Elementary/Gsrp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25824 Michigan Avenue, Inkster, MI
Phone
(734) 727-3130

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Inkster, Michigan, out of 8 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 Inkster have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Inkster, 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
Inkster offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Inkster for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Inkster 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.