Child Care Centers in ZIP 49544 (Nw Walker, MI)

For ZIP 49544, Nw Walker, MI, the latest data lists 5 licensed child care centers.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Comparing child care centers in ZIP 49544

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in ZIP 49544, Nw Walker, MI, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
CT DBA AppleTree Walker East	Not rated	—	—	—	177	Not reported
CT DBA AppleTree Walker West	Not rated	—	—	—	162	Not reported
Rainbow Child Care Center-WK1	Not rated	—	—	—	150	Not reported
Springhill Headstart	Not rated	—	—	—	94	Not reported
YMCA At Walker Charter	Not rated	—	—	—	36	Not reported

ZIP 49544 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 5 listed child care centerss in ZIP 49544; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 619 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	5
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	619

All child care centers in ZIP 49544

Child Care Center CT DBA AppleTree Walker East Nw Walker, MI 49544 Capacity 177 Child Care Center CT DBA AppleTree Walker West Nw Walker, MI 49544 Capacity 162 Child Care Center Rainbow Child Care Center-WK1 Walker, MI 49544 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Springhill Headstart Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Capacity 94 Child Care Center YMCA At Walker Charter Walker, MI 49544 Capacity 36

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 49544?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 49544?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 49544. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

What other ZIP codes near Nw Walker have child care centers?

This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Nw Walker in the current data.

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 49544?

619 licensed child care spaces are reported across 5 providers in ZIP 49544. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

How many child care centers are in ZIP 49544?

The current data lists 5 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 49544 (Nw Walker, MI).

Data & methodology

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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