Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI)

In Traverse City, MI, ZIP 49686 has 19 listed providers on record (10 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, 3 group child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs). Compare listings below.

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What to weigh 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.

State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Amy MiddaughGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14
Community Children's CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported126
Grand Traverse AcademyChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported126
Mary Jo MitchellGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14
NMC Children's Learning CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported87
NMCAA Early Learning Center - DiscoveryChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported8
NMCAA Early Learning Center- DiscoveryHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported8
NMCAA Preschool - Traverse HeightsPreschoolNot ratedNot reported36
NMCAA Preschool - Traverse HeightsHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported32
Northern Blooms MontessoriChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported23
Old Mission Peninsula SchoolChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported36
OttersDenFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported6
Pathways PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported46
Robin ShawFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported6
Rosy LaneGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported14
Sprouts Early Learning CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported40
TCAPS Child Care - Cherry KnollChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported100
TCAPS Child Care-Traverse HeightsChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported109
TCAPS Childcare - Eastern Elementary SchoolChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported119

Data profile for ZIP 49686

The current data covers the 19 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 49686: 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. 19 of these providers report 950 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record19
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)950
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Care types in ZIP 49686

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Child Care Centers10View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes2View ZIP directory
Group Child Care Homes3View ZIP directory
Preschools2View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs2View ZIP directory

Listed providers in ZIP 49686

Group Child Care Home Amy Middaugh Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Community Children's Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Grand Traverse Academy Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 126 Group Child Care Home Mary Jo Mitchell Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Child Care Center NMC Children's Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 87 Child Care Center NMCAA Early Learning Center - Discovery Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 8 Head Start Program NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 8 Preschool NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Northern Blooms Montessori Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Old Mission Peninsula School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 36 Family Child Care Home OttersDen Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 6 Preschool Pathways Preschool Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 46 Family Child Care Home Robin Shaw Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 6 Group Child Care Home Rosy Lane Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Sprouts Early Learning Center Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 40 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care - Cherry Knoll Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 100 Child Care Center TCAPS Child Care-Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 109 Child Care Center TCAPS Childcare - Eastern Elementary School Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 119
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Other ZIP codes in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

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.
How many care providers are in ZIP 49686?
The current data lists 19 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI), across 5 care types.
How many providers in ZIP 49686 have a published rating?
None of the providers currently listed in ZIP 49686 have a published state quality rating in this data.
Which care provider in ZIP 49686 has the highest quality rating?
No provider in ZIP 49686 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
What is the average quality rating in ZIP 49686?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 49686. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

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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