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

Iron County, Michigan is home to 7 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Crystal Falls, MI 3 providers Iron River, MI 7 providers

Child Care Centers in Iron County

2 providers in Iron County: Iron River

Child Care Center West Iron County Schools Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 18 Child Care Center West Iron Sprouts Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 17

Family Child Care Homes in Iron County

4 providers in Iron County: Iron River, Crystal Falls

Family Child Care Home Cheryl Wescher Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Fredrickson, Cindy Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Little Ducklings Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Little Embers Family Childcare Crystal Falls, MI Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Iron County

1 provider in Iron County: Iron River

Group Child Care Home Tammy's Tykes Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 12

Preschools in Iron County

1 provider in Iron County: Crystal Falls

Preschool Forest Park Preschool Tot Lot Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Iron County

2 providers in Iron County: Iron River

Head Start Program Bates Early Childhood Center Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Iron River Head Start Center Iron River, MI 49935 Capacity 40

Choosing care in Iron County

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.

When you are choosing care in Iron 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 Iron County have?

According to current licensing data, Iron County, Michigan has 7 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Iron County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Crystal Falls, Iron River 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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