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2 Before or After School Daycare in Petoskey, Michigan

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in Petoskey, Michigan. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Petoskey

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
    Zion Lutheran Church Preschool
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    500 W Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents praise Zion Lutheran Church Preschool as a welcoming and loving faith-based community with strong leadership. The facility offers quality preschool and developmental kindergarten programs alongside robust church activities for families of all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly atmosphereBible-centered educationstrong pastoral leadershipfamily life director on staff
  2. 2
    Northern Mich Comm Child Dev Ctr
    3.52 score
    3.4(20)

    416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for McLaren Northern Michigan hospital, not the Northern Michigan Community Child Development Center daycare. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

    None - reviews are for a hospital facilitynot a daycare

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Before or After School Daycare in Petoskey, Michigan

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Petoskey, Michigan, making up 18% of the 11 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.

When choosing a daycare in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey

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Nmcaa Preschool - Petoskey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1515 Cemetary Rd, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 439-6876
Nmcaa Preschool-Ottawa
Before or After School Daycare
Address
871 Kalamazoo Ave, Petoskey, MI
Phone
(231) 348-2311

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Petoskey, Michigan, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Petoskey, 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
Petoskey offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Petoskey for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Petoskey 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.