Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City, Michigan is served by 42 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Traverse CityProviders
Child Care Centers21View directory
Family Child Care Homes15View directory
Group Child Care Homes10View directory
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Traverse City

21 licensed child care centerss are listed in Traverse City. 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 A Little School House Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Blair Elementary School Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Community Children's Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Grand Traverse Academy Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Montessori Children's House, Grand Traverse Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 232 Child Care Center NMC Children's Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 87 Child Care Center NMCAA Early Learning Center - Discovery Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 8 Child Care Center Northern Blooms Montessori Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Old Mission Peninsula School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Sprouts Early Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 40 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Central Elem Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 130 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Cherry Knoll Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Courtade Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 58 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Silver Lake Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Westwoods Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 90 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care- Long Lake Elementary Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care-Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 109 Child Care Center TCAPS Childcare - Eastern Elementary School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 119 Child Care Center TCAPS Glenn Loomis Traverse City, MI Capacity 50 Child Care Center Traverse City Christian Schools Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 18 Child Care Center YMCA Child Development Center Traverse City, MI Capacity 67

Family Child Care Homes in Traverse City

15 licensed family child care homess are listed in Traverse City. 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 Adams, Rhonda Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Benak, Shonda Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Brenda M Reece Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Brooke K Endres Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Daddy Daycare Traverse City, MI Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Denise Egeler Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jane Davison Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jodie Marie Williams Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Basch Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Lisa Hammond Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Little Learners Child Care Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Michelle Brefka Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home OttersDen Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Pat-A-Cake Daycare Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Robin Shaw Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Traverse City

10 licensed group child care homess are listed in Traverse City. 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 Amy Middaugh Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Elizabeth Reid Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Hunt, Courtney Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 11 Group Child Care Home Kim Renee Franke Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Kimberly Dowlan Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Kuhlman, Peggy Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Mary Jo Mitchell Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Rosy Lane Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Sudekum, Dani Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Suzanne Holt Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 14

Preschools in Traverse City

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Traverse City. 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 Bloom and Grow Nursery Traverse City, MI 49696 Capacity 6 Preschool Loving Neighbors Preschool Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 29 Preschool NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Preschool Pathways Preschool Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 46 Preschool Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool Long Lake LLC Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 52 Preschool Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool, LLC Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 20
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Head Start Programs in Traverse City

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Traverse City. 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 NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 8 Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Chum's Plaza Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 36 Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 32

ZIP codes in Traverse City

ZIP 49685Care providersZIP 49686Care providersZIP 49696Care providers

How to pick care in Traverse City

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Traverse City, MI, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Grand Traverse County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Traverse City, MI have?
Based on current licensing data, Traverse City is home to 42 state-licensed providers: 21 child care centers, 15 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Traverse City facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Traverse City to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Traverse City 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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