Child Care Centers in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI)

Public data maps 10 licensed child care centers to ZIP 49686 in Traverse City, MI.

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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.

Child Care Centers profiles in ZIP 49686

Child Care Center Community Children's Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Grand Traverse Academy Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Child Care Center NMC Children's Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 87 Child Care Center NMCAA Early Learning Center - Discovery Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 8 Child Care Center Northern Blooms Montessori Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Old Mission Peninsula School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Sprouts Early Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 40 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Cherry Knoll Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care-Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 109 Child Care Center TCAPS Childcare - Eastern Elementary School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 119

Child Care Centers data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Community Children's CenterNot rated———126Not reported
Grand Traverse AcademyNot rated———126Not reported
NMC Children's Learning CenterNot rated———87Not reported
NMCAA Early Learning Center - DiscoveryNot rated———8Not reported
Northern Blooms MontessoriNot rated———23Not reported
Old Mission Peninsula SchoolNot rated———36Not reported
Sprouts Early Learning CenterNot rated———40Not reported
TCAPS Child Care - Cherry KnollNot rated———100Not reported
TCAPS Child Care-Traverse HeightsNot rated———109Not reported
TCAPS Childcare - Eastern Elementary SchoolNot rated———119Not reported

What state licensing data shows for child care centers in ZIP 49686

Among the 10 child care centerss listed in ZIP 49686, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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. 10 of these providers report 774 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record10
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)774
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How to compare child care centers in ZIP 49686

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 49686, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 49686?
Ownership is not reported for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 49686.
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 do I choose a child care center in ZIP 49686?
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 49686?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 49686. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
Which child care center in ZIP 49686 has the highest quality rating?
No child care center in ZIP 49686 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
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.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on 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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