Preschools in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI)

Within Traverse City, MI, ZIP 49686 has 2 licensed preschools on record.

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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

All preschools in ZIP 49686

Preschool NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Preschool Pathways Preschool Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 46

Preschools in nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49686 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 2 listed preschoolss in ZIP 49686; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 82 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record2
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)82
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Comparing preschools in ZIP 49686

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 ZIP 49686, Traverse City, MI, 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.

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Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
NMCAA Preschool - Traverse HeightsPreschoolNot ratedNot reported36
Pathways PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported46

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 49686?
82 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 49686. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What other ZIP codes near Traverse City have preschools?
Preschools are also listed in 2 neighboring ZIP codes in Traverse City. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Who owns the preschools in ZIP 49686?
Ownership is not reported for the preschools currently listed in ZIP 49686.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Which preschool in ZIP 49686 has the highest quality rating?
No preschool in ZIP 49686 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
How many preschools are in ZIP 49686?
The current data lists 2 licensed preschools with a mailing address in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI).

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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