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Best Before or After School Daycare in Lapeer, MI

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Lapeer. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lapeer, Michigan at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.11/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Lapeer has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.The largest concentration is in 48446 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lapeer

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
    Life'S Little Treasures
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1665 N Saginaw, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Parents consistently praise Life's Little Treasures for exceptional staff care, strong communication with families, and a clean, nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show positive development progress. All reviewers express high satisfaction and recommend the facility.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationdaily app updatesclean facility
  2. 2
    Countryside Montessori
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    735 Liberty Street, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Countryside Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the Montessori education quality, teacher dedication (particularly Ms. Bonnie), and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a serious hygiene and supervision concern involving a young child being left in soiled bedding for an extended period.

    Montessori education qualityteacher care and compassionacademic progress (readingmath)
  3. 3
    Rainbow Child Care Center- Lapeer
    3.78 score
    3.7(15)

    1090 S. Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, professional staff who treat children like family members. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, provides strong educational programming, and keeps parents engaged through daily app updates, photos, and family activities. Children show significant developmental progress across all age groups.

    Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong educational curriculumdaily updates and photos via app
  4. 4
    Bright Beginnings Day Care
    2.84 score
    2.5(17)

    832 Turrill Ave, Po# 833, Lapeer, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Bright Beginnings has highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and child development, but four 1-star reviews citing serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor behavioral management, unprofessional staff conduct, children being sent home inappropriately, and safety incidents. The facility appears to struggle with consistency in care quality and staff professionalism.

    Caring and nurturing staffgood daily c

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Lapeer

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.11avg rating
12 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lapeer zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4844615
4.11
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lapeer (8–166 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Lapeer

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Lapeer, Michigan

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Lapeer, Michigan, making up 7% of the 15 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 Lapeer have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.11 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lapeer, 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 Lapeer

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Bishop Kelley Preschool And Latchkey Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
926 W Nepessing, Lapeer, MI
Phone
(810) 664-5011

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Lapeer, Michigan, out of 15 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 Lapeer have an average Google rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lapeer, 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
Lapeer offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Lapeer for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lapeer 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.