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

Portland, Michigan is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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

Child Care Centers in Portland

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Portland. 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 Growing Patch Portland Portland, MI Capacity 34 Child Care Center St. Patrick's Before and After School Supervision Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Sunny Bunch Christian Childcare Center Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 54

Family Child Care Homes in Portland

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Portland. 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 Audrey's Daycare Portland, MI Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Johnson Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Maggie Flohr’s Childcare Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Portland

7 licensed group child care homess are listed in Portland. 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 Country Kids Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Laura's Daycare Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Linda Lee Battley Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Little Bucks Child Care Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Miss Sarah's House Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Patricia Piggott Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Teresa A. Brenner Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 14

Preschools in Portland

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Portland. 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 Raiders Preschool and Latchkey Child Care Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 285 Preschool Wee Grow Christian Preschool Portland, MI 48875 Capacity 19

ZIP codes in Portland

ZIP 48875Care providers

How to pick care in Portland

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 Portland, 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 Ionia County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Portland, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Portland is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Portland facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Portland 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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