Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 49047 (Dowagiac, MI)

18 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 49047, Dowagiac, MI, spanning 4 care types (7 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 4 group child care homes, 2 head start programs).

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Provider data comparison

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Baby Bear Day CareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported7
Cooper's CareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported6
Denise L MuhaGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14
Dowagiac CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported40
Dowagiac Y-ClubChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported80
Elvia GalvanGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Flowers Early Learning McCleary CampusChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported72
Jennifer WellerFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported7
Justus Gage Elementary GSRPChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported36
Lighthouse Christian Child CareChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported50
Mama's HouseFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported7
McCleary CampusHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported24
Patrick Hamilton Elementary GSRP & SBChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported54
Phyliss BannowFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported6
SMCHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported17
Smc Gsrp/HsChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported20
Stephanie SparksGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14
Wade LauraGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14

What state licensing data shows in ZIP 49047

Among the 18 care providers listed in ZIP 49047, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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. 18 of these providers report 480 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record18
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)480

How to compare care in ZIP 49047

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 ZIP 49047, Dowagiac, 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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Providers in ZIP 49047

Family Child Care Home Baby Bear Day Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Cooper's Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 6 Group Child Care Home Denise L Muha Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Dowagiac Center Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Dowagiac Y-Club Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 80 Group Child Care Home Elvia Galvan Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Flowers Early Learning McCleary Campus Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 72 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Weller Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Child Care Center Justus Gage Elementary GSRP Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Lighthouse Christian Child Care Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 50 Family Child Care Home Mama's House Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 7 Head Start Program McCleary Campus Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Patrick Hamilton Elementary GSRP & SB Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 54 Family Child Care Home Phyliss Bannow Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 6 Head Start Program SMC Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 17 Child Care Center Smc Gsrp/Hs Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 20 Group Child Care Home Stephanie Sparks Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14 Group Child Care Home Wade Laura Dowagiac, MI 49047 Capacity 14
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Care types in ZIP 49047

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Child Care Centers7View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes5View ZIP directory
Group Child Care Homes4View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs2View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

Which care provider in ZIP 49047 has the highest quality rating?
No provider in ZIP 49047 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
What is the average quality rating in ZIP 49047?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 49047. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
What types of care are available in ZIP 49047?
Providers in ZIP 49047 include child care centers (7), family child care homes (5), group child care homes (4), head start programs (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 49047?
Ownership is not reported for the providers currently listed in ZIP 49047.
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.

Where this data comes from

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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