Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Clare, MI

Clare, Michigan is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Clare	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Clare

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Clare. 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 Clare Middle School - SPARKS Clare, MI Capacity 115 Child Care Center Clare Primary School SPARKS Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 100 Child Care Center MMCAA Clare Castle Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Our Father's House Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 60

Group Child Care Homes in Clare

6 licensed group child care homess are listed in Clare. 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.

Group Child Care Home Barbara Blystone Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Brenda Davis Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Corrie Merillat Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Martha King Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Miss Sally's Home Daycare Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Richards Lori Ann Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 12

Preschools in Clare

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Clare. 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 Clare Public Schools Preschool Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 40 Preschool Clare United Methodist Church Preschool&Child Care Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 37 Preschool Our Lady of Hope Preschool Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 50

ZIP codes in Clare

ZIP 48617Care providers

How to pick care in Clare

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 Clare, 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.

Nearby cities in Clare County

Farwell, MI 11 providers Harrison, MI 8 providers Lake, MI 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Clare, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Clare is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Clare facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Clare 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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