Best Before or After School Daycare in Marquette, MI
Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Marquette. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Marquette, Michigan at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.41/5
- Parent reviews
- 69
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Marquette has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 69 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 49855 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marquette
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.
- 1Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center4.64 score4.8(20)
1700 West Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 118 children
Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center is highly rated by parents as part of a welcoming faith-based community. Parents praise the preschool and childcare programs, along with the church's family-friendly atmosphere, worship services, and multiple opportunities for children's spiritual development and community involvement.
Great preschool programwelcoming communityBible-based educationmultiple worship service options - 2Grover Daycare And Preschool4.27 score4.5(6)
6448 Us 41 S, Marquette, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Grover Daycare and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the family-owned atmosphere, caring staff, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported significant issues with billing accuracy, inconsistent child care practices, and poor communication.
Caring and friendly stafffamily-owned environmentengaging activities and craftsresponsive communication - 3Silver Creek Head Start4.07 score4.1(13)
1125 Commerce Dr., Marquette, MI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children
Silver Creek Head Start receives mostly positive feedback for its community support services, including assistance with housing, utilities, and early childhood education. However, one parent reported serious delays in receiving promised homeless assistance despite multiple follow-up calls over a week.
Helpful staff and social workersassistance with housing and utilitiesearly childhood education supportgood customer service - 4Mister Mcgregor'S Garden3.79 score3.7(12)
510 Mcclellan Avenue, Marquette, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Mister McGregor's Garden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with 7 five-star reviews praising the structured programs, caring staff, outdoor activities, and child development outcomes. However, two one-star reviews cite concerns about mask mandates and staff turnover with behavioral management issues.
Caring and communicative staffstructured educational programsextensive outdoor playtime year-roundchild development and skill progression - 5Mister Mcgregor'S Garden3.79 score3.7(12)
1910 Werner St, Marquette, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Mister McGregor's Garden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the structured program, caring staff, outdoor play opportunities, and child development outcomes. Two negative reviews cite concerns about mask policies during the pandemic and staff turnover with behavioral discipline issues.
Caring and communicative staffstructured educational programextensive outdoor playtime year-roundchild development and skill-building
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Marquette
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Marquette, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Marquette zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49855 | 18 | 4.41 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Marquette (20–118 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
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Daycare types in Marquette
Before or After School Daycare in Marquette, Michigan
There are 5 before or after school daycare in Marquette, Michigan, making up 28% of the 18 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 Marquette have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Marquette, 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 Marquette
Showing 5 results
- Address
- 611 N. Front Street, Marquette, MI
- Phone
- (906) 225-4302
- Address
- 401 N. Sixth Street, Marquette, MI
- Phone
- (906) 225-4281
- Address
- 500 S. Fourth Street, Marquette, MI
- Phone
- (906) 225-1129
- Address
- 1111 County Road Be, Marquette, MI
- Phone
- (906) 225-4399
- Address
- 1201 S. Mcclellen Avenue, Marquette, MI
- Phone
- (906) 225-4295
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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 — 9 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities