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

Gogebic County, Michigan is home to 8 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, MI 3 providers Bessemer, MI 1 providers Ironwood, MI 7 providers Wakefield, MI 2 providers Watersmeet, MI 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Gogebic County

2 providers in Gogebic County: Ironwood,

Child Care Center Little Learners Early Childhood Center Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Superior Kids Childcare, LLC MI 49911 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Gogebic County

5 providers in Gogebic County: Wakefield, Ironwood,

Family Child Care Home Caterpillars to Butterflies Wakefield, MI 49968 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Jessica Danielson Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Lanette Buda Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Northern Home Daycare / Paige Vargovich MI 49911 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Treasured Tykes Day Care Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 7

Group Child Care Homes in Gogebic County

1 provider in Gogebic County: Ironwood

Group Child Care Home Creative Kids Center Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 14

Preschools in Gogebic County

1 provider in Gogebic County: Wakefield

Preschool Wakefield Marenisco Preschool Wakefield, MI 49968 Capacity 16

Head Start Programs in Gogebic County

5 providers in Gogebic County: Bessemer, , Ironwood, Watersmeet

Head Start Program Gogebic County Head Start Bessemer, MI 49911 Capacity 36 Head Start Program Gogebic County Head Start MI 49911 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Ironwood Head Start Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Ironwood Head Start Ironwood, MI 49938 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Lac Vieux Desert Child Development Center Watersmeet, MI 49969 Capacity 26

Choosing care in Gogebic 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.

Where you can, visit each option in Gogebic County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Gogebic County have?

According to current licensing data, Gogebic County, Michigan has 8 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Gogebic County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Bessemer, Ironwood, Wakefield, Watersmeet 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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