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

Shelby, Michigan is served by 3 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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

Child Care Centers in Shelby

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Shelby. 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 Shelby Early Childhood Center Shelby, MI 49455 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Shelby Elementary School Shelby, MI 49455 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Shelby Middle School Shelby, MI Capacity 150

Group Child Care Homes in Shelby

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Shelby. 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 Guadalupe & Robert Cain Shelby, MI 49455 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Shelby

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Shelby. 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 Shelby Early Childhood Center Shelby, MI 49455 Capacity 32

ZIP codes in Shelby

ZIP 49455Care providers

How to pick care in Shelby

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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, MI have?

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

How do Shelby facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Shelby 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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