Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids, Michigan is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Big Rapids	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Big Rapids

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Big Rapids. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Big Rapids Crossroads ECC Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Big Rapids/Stanwood ECC Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Carmen's Daycare & Learning Center Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 50 Child Care Center DeVries Daycare of Big Rapids Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 82 Child Care Center Early Learning Center 2 Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Hillcrest Early Childhood Center Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Huntey's Clubhouse Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 111

Family Child Care Homes in Big Rapids

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Big Rapids. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Nancy Holdsworth Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Big Rapids

9 licensed group child care homess are listed in Big Rapids. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschools in Big Rapids

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Big Rapids. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Huntey's Clubhouse Preschool & School Age Center Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 47 Preschool St Mary Latchkey/Preschool Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 38 Preschool St Peter's Lutheran Preschool Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 98

Head Start Programs in Big Rapids

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Big Rapids. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Big Rapids Crossroads ECC Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 62 Head Start Program Mecosta County Early Head Start Big Rapids, MI 49307 Capacity 22

ZIP codes in Big Rapids

ZIP 49307Care providers

How to pick care in Big Rapids

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.

When you are choosing care in Big Rapids, 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.

Nearby cities in Mecosta County

, MI 4 providers Barryton, MI 1 providers Mecosta, MI 6 providers Remus, MI 1 providers Stanwood, MI 5 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Big Rapids, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Big Rapids is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Big Rapids facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Big Rapids to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Big Rapids licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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