Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Michigan

Michigan is home to 6,078 state-licensed care providers spanning 83 counties and 640 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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6,078Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	3,686	View in Michigan
Family Child Care Homes	1,702	View in Michigan
Group Child Care Homes	1,332	View in Michigan
Preschools	690	View in Michigan
Head Start Programs	688	View in Michigan
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Michigan

Detroit, MI 554 providers Kalamazoo, MI 168 providers Saginaw, MI 168 providers Grand Rapids, MI 163 providers Flint, MI 142 providers Ann Arbor, MI 119 providers Muskegon, MI 114 providers Jackson, MI 102 providers Ypsilanti, MI 97 providers Lansing, MI 95 providers Midland, MI 79 providers Southfield, MI 77 providers

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Counties in Michigan

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Choosing care in Michigan

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Michigan, 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 providers does Michigan have?

According to current licensing data, Michigan has 6,078 licensed providers: 3,686 child care centers, 1,702 family child care homes, and 690 preschools.

How does Michigan score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Michigan has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Michigan have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Saginaw lead Michigan for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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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