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

Ithaca, Michigan is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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

Child Care Centers in Ithaca

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ithaca. 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 Building Blocks III Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Ithaca Early Childhood Center Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 59

Family Child Care Homes in Ithaca

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ithaca. 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 Erin Pittman Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Julie Smith Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Sherry Hayes Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 7

Group Child Care Homes in Ithaca

3 licensed group child care homess are listed in Ithaca. 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 Hannah Purvis Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Kids Corner Daycare Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Skinner, Lindsay Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 14

Preschools in Ithaca

1 licensed preschools is listed in Ithaca. 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 Little Palms Pre-School Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Ithaca

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Ithaca. 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 Building Blocks III Ithaca, MI 48847 Capacity 73

ZIP codes in Ithaca

ZIP 48847Care providers

How to pick care in Ithaca

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Ithaca is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Ithaca facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Ithaca 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.

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