Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 49307 (Big Rapids, MI)
The current data maps 22 listed providers to ZIP 49307 in Big Rapids, MI, spanning 7 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 9 group child care homes, 3 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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What to weigh in ZIP 49307
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.
For families in ZIP 49307, Big Rapids, MI, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Listed providers in ZIP 49307
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Crossroads ECC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 74 |
| Big Rapids Crossroads ECC | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 62 |
| Big Rapids/Stanwood ECC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Carmen's Daycare & Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| Crista M. Knight | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| DeVries Daycare of Big Rapids | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Dorothy M. Carlton | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Early Learning Center 2 | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 68 |
| Fern Fortune-Backus | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Hillcrest Early Childhood Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Huntey's Clubhouse | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 111 |
| Huntey's Clubhouse Preschool & School Age Center | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 47 |
| Mary Lenon | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Mecosta County Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 22 |
| Ms. Kim's Daycare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Nancy Holdsworth | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 6 |
| Pauline Freiberg | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| St Mary Latchkey/Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 38 |
| St Peter's Lutheran Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 98 |
| Stacy Lee Manor | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Swede Hill Daycare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Virginia Folkema | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
Care types in ZIP 49307
Data profile for ZIP 49307
The current data covers the 22 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 49307: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. 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. 22 of these providers report 862 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 22 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 862 |
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Data sources
Data source: 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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