Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Clare County

Clare County, Michigan is home to 19 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Clare, MI 13 providers Farwell, MI 11 providers Harrison, MI 8 providers Lake, MI 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Clare County

13 providers in Clare County: Farwell, Clare, Harrison

Child Care Center Clare CAPS Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Clare Middle School - SPARKS Clare, MI Capacity 115 Child Care Center Clare Primary School SPARKS Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Farwell Elementary Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Farwell Elementary Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Farwell Middle School Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Harrison Community Schools GSRP Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Harrison Middle School Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 250 Child Care Center Larson Elementary School - SPARKS Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 75 Child Care Center MMCAA Clare Castle Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Ms. Panda's Play & Learn Children's Center Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Ms. Panda's Play & Learn Children's Center South Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Our Father's House Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 60

Family Child Care Homes in Clare County

2 providers in Clare County: Farwell, Lake

Family Child Care Home Little Stars Daycare Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Taylor Hoffmeyer Lake, MI 48632 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Clare County

10 providers in Clare County: Clare, Farwell, Harrison

Group Child Care Home Barbara Blystone Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Brenda Davis Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Corrie Merillat Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Kacey Lassen Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Kelli's Kid's Korner Daycare Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Little B's Family Daycare Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Martha King Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Miss Sally's Home Daycare Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Misti Simons Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Richards Lori Ann Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 12
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Preschools in Clare County

4 providers in Clare County: Clare, Harrison

Preschool Clare Public Schools Preschool Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 40 Preschool Clare United Methodist Church Preschool&Child Care Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 37 Preschool MMCAA Harrison Preschool Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 60 Preschool Our Lady of Hope Preschool Clare, MI 48617 Capacity 50

Head Start Programs in Clare County

4 providers in Clare County: Farwell, Harrison

Head Start Program Clare CAPS - Delegate Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Clare County Early Head Start Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 33 Head Start Program Harrison CAPS - Delegate Harrison, MI 48625 Capacity 50 Head Start Program MMCAA Farwell Preschool - Delegate Farwell, MI 48622 Capacity 25
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Choosing care in Clare County

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.

When you are choosing care in Clare County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Clare County have?
According to current licensing data, Clare County, Michigan has 19 licensed providers: 13 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
Which cities in Clare County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Clare, Farwell, Harrison, Lake have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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