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

Dowagiac, Michigan is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Dowagiac	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	5	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Dowagiac

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dowagiac. 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 Dowagiac Center Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Dowagiac Y-Club Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Flowers Early Learning McCleary Campus Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Justus Gage Elementary GSRP Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Lighthouse Christian Child Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Patrick Hamilton Elementary GSRP & SB Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Smc Gsrp/Hs Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Dowagiac

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Dowagiac. 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 Baby Bear Day Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Cooper's Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Weller Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Mama's House Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Phyliss Bannow Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Dowagiac

4 licensed group child care homess are listed in Dowagiac. 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 Denise L Muha Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Elvia Galvan Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Stephanie Sparks Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Wade Laura Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14

Head Start Programs in Dowagiac

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Dowagiac. 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 McCleary Campus Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 24 Head Start Program SMC Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 17

ZIP codes in Dowagiac

ZIP 49047Care providers

How to pick care in Dowagiac

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 Dowagiac, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dowagiac, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Dowagiac is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Dowagiac facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Dowagiac 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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