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Best Before or After School Daycare in Pinckney, MI

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

Pinckney, Michigan at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Pinckney offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48169 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pinckney

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
    For Kid'S Sake Early Learning Center LLC
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    10300 Dexter-Pinckney, Pinckney, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    For Kid's Sake Early Learning Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with significant developmental gains and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The owner Julie is noted for being highly accessible, accommodating, and committed to both children's wellbeing and staff support.

    Caring and patient teacherssafe and loving environmentstrong developmental progressindividualized attention to each child

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Pinckney

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pinckney zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
481699
5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pinckney (20–267 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Pinckney

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Pinckney, Michigan

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Pinckney, Michigan, making up 20% of the 10 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 Pinckney have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pinckney, 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 Pinckney

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Country Elementary Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2939 M-36, Pinckney, MI
Phone
(810) 225-6640
Navigator School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2150 E. M-36, Pinckney, MI
Phone
(810) 225-5200

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Pinckney, Michigan, out of 10 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 Pinckney have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pinckney, 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
Pinckney offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Pinckney for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pinckney 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.