Best Child Care in Detroit, MI
Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Drop-In Care
At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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At Kintsugi Village, we believe early childhood is a time to nurture both minds and hearts. Guided by compassion, unity, and purpose, we embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy—where children are seen as...
Kintsugi Village School
Kintsugi Village School is an early childhood program for children ages 3–5 in Detroit. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, it sees children as capable, curious learners. Through hands-on, project-based exploration & thoughtfully designed spaces, students grow creatively, socially & emotionally.
Kintsugi Village School - Summer Camp
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I have been in business for almost 3 years now. Although I’ve only been in business for close to 3 years, I have been caring for children for a much longer time. I love to see kids thrive in a clean,...
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In-home family daycare offering age-appropriate care to infants through preschool children. Daily activities include outside play, spelling, coloring, and educational learning. Field trips are planned...
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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Drop-In Care
At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Drop-In Care
At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
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In A Nick Of Time Daycare provides a curriculum that enables each child to develop new skills at their ability level, to prepare each child to succeed in kindergarten, and to provide a safe, healthy...
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Mercy Education Project (MEP) began in 1992 as a tutoring program founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Southwest Detroit to provide after-school tutoring for economically disadvantaged girls. Over the...
Innovation Lab STEM Camp
Using Project Scientist curriculum and materials, MEP will lead girls grades 3-6 in daily experiments. Camp includes one STEM career-based field trip.
Edible Science Camp
Get creative, curious, and messy about the science behind food! Experiments include making bubble gum, edible slime, ice cream, butter, and more.
Also offers: Emerging Leaders Camp, Creative Arts Camp, Young Scholars Writing Camp, and more
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Kreative Buttercups is a 5-Star Rated home preschool serving children ages 2–5. Our program combines whole-child development with structured early learning to build strong academic foundations,...
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Preschool program helps each child make friends, get socialized, and prepare for Kindergarten. Program focuses on a "whole child" philosophy and helps develop each child's social, emotional,...
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In-home family daycare providing care for children weekdays, including overnight hours. Home includes age-appropriate toys, games, books, and learning supplies. Before and after school care is...
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Curriculum-based childcare providing learning and care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children on Detroit's West Side. Learning is presented through play and all children have a...
Speaks Spanish
At Daily Duties Development Center, play is the duty. Learn and Play that is! It's a place where a child can be their self and have the absolute most fun doing so. We sing, we dance, we draw, we cook,...
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Lovin Touch Learning Center is a trusted, community-based early childhood program proudly serving families on the northwest side of Detroit. With over 30 years of experience in the early childcare...
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Child development center and preschool program offering a child-focused approach to early learning in a family atmosphere. Program encourages exploration, creativity, and social and environmental...
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Garden of Eve Learning Circle is a Mi-licensed, in-home daycare, licensed to care for up to 12 children. We offer care Mon-Sat, 7am-11:59pm. We offer a warm, home-away-from-home environment that is...
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A 24-hour licensed home daycare providing meals, fun and challenging curriculum, educated staff, and outdoor and indoor events.
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In-home family daycare offering age-appropriate learning experiences to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Before and after school extended hours is available and includes homework...
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Oakman early child care focuses on helping parents bring love and education to a child's life. Our main focus is the child's mental and physical health.
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In-home childcare offers early education in a quaint and peaceful environment with a family-like feel.
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Agape Love Child Care Center LLC offers early headstart and free GSRP program. Agape Love Child Care Center, LLC provides quality childcare at an affordable rate. Our children receive nurturing in a...
Early Head Start
We offer early head start to those who quality. We also accept child care subsidies from the State of Michigan.
Early Head Start
We offer early head start to those who quality. We also accept child care subsidies from the State of Michigan.
Also offers: Free GRSP Program
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Childcare center and preschool providing services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program focuses on social development with an emphasis on self-help skills. Activities...
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Childcare center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate and fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Daily lessons include story time,...
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A preschool/daycare for children 30 months-6 years and located in The Cathedral Church of St. Paul's. We combine the Montessori philosophy with language immersion learning. Montessori certified...
Child Care Program
We are one of the few schools in the USA that combines the Montessori philosophy of education with language immersion schooling. No prior knowledge of spanish necessary.
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program, Summer schedule
Speaks Spanish
Early childhood program provides services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program focuses on social development with an emphasis on self-help skills. Pre-kindergarten program...
Speaks Spanish
Pre-Kindergarten classes offered through Detroit Public Schools Community District on the campus of Coleman A. Young Elementary School. Program fosters family involvement and offers health services....
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Daycare providing 24-hour services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program focuses on social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development and encourages learning...
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Faith-based childcare center offering 24-hour/day, 7-days a week daycare services for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program puts a strong emphasis on developing character....
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Site provides early learning program for preschool-age children. School-readiness curriculum includes math, science, reading, writing and phonics lessons in preparation for Kindergarten. Imagination...
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Old Redford Academy's Pre-Kindergarten Program is developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education. Our Program is a Michigan licensed pre-kindergarten program. We are an...
Old Redford Academy Pre-Kindergarten Program
Old Redford Academy's Pre-Kindergarten Program is developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education. Our Program is a Michigan licensed pre-kindergarten program. We are an approved Michigan Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) provider.
Public Pre-Kindergarten Program
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In-home family daycare providing care to children of all ages. Home provides learning supplies, puzzles, books, games, and toys. Field trips are provided.
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In-home, educational-based child care center providing learning experiences to infants through preschoolers. Program includes academic lessons based on the arts and socialization. Curriculum...
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In-home family daycare providing care and learning experiences to infants through preschool children. Daily activities include painting, crafts, handwriting, phonics, storytime, and outside play....
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Facility provides early learning programs for children. Problem solving, listening skills, creativity and social skill development are promoted in hands-on environment. Daily routine includes...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. STEM-based projects provide hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering and math. Daily agenda includes arts &...
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Pre-Kindergarten offered through Detroit Public Schools Community District on the campus of Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts. Curriculum focuses on Kindergarten readiness and family involvement...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Age-appropriate games and activities are delivered to ensure proper stimulation for development. Children also participate in...
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Pre-Kindergarten provided through the Detroit Public Schools Community District on the campus of Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle. Curriculum teaches academic concepts and offers parents...
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Before and after school offered through the Boll YMCA on the Mark Murray campus of UPA Elementary. Children have access to homework assistance and participate in regular outdoor time. Regular...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Curriculum enhances cognitive, social, emotional and physical development through age-appropriate activities. Agenda includes...
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Faith-based childcare center providing services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program focuses on academic, social, nutritional, physical, and emotional development....
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Before and after school care provided through the Boll YMCA on the Ellen Thompson campus of UPA Elementary. Curriculum is play-based and emphasizes the importance of nutrition and healthy living....
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Childcare center providing services to children and families on the campus of Wayne State University Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute. Program focuses on cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and...
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Childcare center providing services to children and families on the campus of Wayne State University College of Education. Program focuses on cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical...
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Our program focuses on school readiness, we have adopted a high-scope curriculum along with a general studies curriculum. This means your child will learn all the basics and also reading techniques to...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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Aunt Dina’s Daycare is a 24-hour daycare that provides a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for children.
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Site provides preschool, preK and school-age care for young children. HighScope curriculum is used to deliver developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons in preparation for Kindergarten....
Speaks Spanish
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The Cost of Childcare in Michigan
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Michigan? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Michigan
Explore financial assistance programs available in Michigan, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About Detroit Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Detroit?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 779 child care providers in Detroit and 125 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Detroit?
- According to provider data, $791 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Detroit.
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Do child care providers in Detroit speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 33 child care providers in Detroit that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Detroit childcare providers?
- The 6 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Detroit are Spanish, Arabic, American Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), French and Japanese.