Child Care Centers in ZIP 49685 (Traverse City, MI)

6 licensed child care centers operate in ZIP 49685, Traverse City, MI, per the current data.

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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.

Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 49685

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 49685, Traverse City, MI, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Listed child care centers in ZIP 49685

Child Care Center Blair Elementary School Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Montessori Children's House, Grand Traverse Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 232 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Central Elem Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 130 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Silver Lake Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Westwoods Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 90 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care- Long Lake Elementary Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 100

Data profile for ZIP 49685

The current data covers the 6 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 49685: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. 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. 6 of these providers report 692 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	6
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	692

State measures by provider

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Blair Elementary School	Not rated	—	—	—	40	Not reported
Montessori Children's House, Grand Traverse	Not rated	—	—	—	232	Not reported
TCAPS Child Care - Central Elem	Not rated	—	—	—	130	Not reported
TCAPS Child Care - Silver Lake	Not rated	—	—	—	100	Not reported
TCAPS Child Care - Westwoods	Not rated	—	—	—	90	Not reported
TCAPS Child Care- Long Lake Elementary	Not rated	—	—	—	100	Not reported

Other ZIP codes with child care centers near Traverse City

ZIP 49686Child Care Centers ZIP 49696Child Care Centers

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers in ZIP 49685 have a published rating?

None of the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 49685 have a published state quality rating in this data.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 49685?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 49685. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

What other ZIP codes near Traverse City have child care centers?

Child Care Centers are also listed in 2 neighboring ZIP codes in Traverse City. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.

How many child care centers are in ZIP 49685?

The current data lists 6 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 49685 (Traverse City, MI).

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.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 49685?

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.

Data sources

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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