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

Waterford, Michigan is served by 31 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Waterford	Providers
Child Care Centers	27	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Waterford

27 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waterford. 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 Airport Road Childhood Learning Center Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Beaumont Childcare Waterford, MI Capacity 60 Child Care Center Circle Time Child Care Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Cooley Child care Waterford, MI Capacity 100 Child Care Center Donelson Child Care Waterford, MI Capacity 60 Child Care Center Grayson Child Care Waterford, MI Capacity 92 Child Care Center Haviland Child Care Waterford, MI Capacity 85 Child Care Center Kiddie Kingdum Academy Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Knudsen Elementary Waterford, MI Capacity 120 Child Care Center Leapin' Lizards Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little Foot Daycare Center Waterford, MI 48327 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Little Sprouts Early Childhood Center Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Little Treasures Early Childhood Center, Too Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Lue Lue's Babies Childcare Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Lue Lues Babies LLC Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 89 Child Care Center Momentum Academy Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Morgan's Early Learning Center Waterford, MI 48327 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Our Lady Of The Lakes Waterford, MI Capacity 115 Child Care Center Paradigm Care & Enrichment Center Waterford, MI 48327 Capacity 192 Child Care Center Peachtree Childcare Center LLC Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Riverside Child Care Waterford, MI Capacity 140 Child Care Center Schoolcraft Child Care Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 102 Child Care Center Smart Start Development and Learning Center Waterford, MI Capacity 122 Child Care Center The Breakie Bunch Daycare Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Waterford Montessori Acad Elizabeth Lke Rd Campus Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Webstar Academy Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Wee Discover Child Day Care & Enrichment Center Waterford, MI 48327 Capacity 147

Family Child Care Homes in Waterford

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Waterford. 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 Perkins, Susan Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 7

Group Child Care Homes in Waterford

3 licensed group child care homess are listed in Waterford. 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 Beth Legel Waterford, MI 48327 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Jill Beyer Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Teri L. Ward Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 14

Preschools in Waterford

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Waterford. 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 Circle Time Preschool Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 60 Preschool Stepanski Preschool Child Care Waterford, MI 48329 Capacity 600 Preschool Waterford Oaks Preschool and Child Care Waterford, MI 48328 Capacity 61

ZIP codes in Waterford

ZIP 48327Care providers ZIP 48328Care providers ZIP 48329Care providers

How to pick care in Waterford

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Waterford, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Waterford, MI have?

Based on current licensing data, Waterford is home to 31 state-licensed providers: 27 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Waterford facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Waterford 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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