Best Daycares in East Lansing, MI - Updated June 2026
AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Infant Program
We’ve gone to great lengths to create a safe, healthy, nurturing environment both you and your baby will love. Our caregivers are passionate about providing the best care possible for every baby, ages 6 weeks to 12 months.
Toddler Program
Toddlers grow and learn every day, thriving and reaching key development milestones as they learn to be on the move. We help your toddler explore the world around him or her and make new discoveries while providing skills as building blocks for a lifetime of learning.
Also offers: Twos Program, Drop-In Care, Pre-Kindergarten, and more
Responds quickly
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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.
Speaks Spanish
Faith-based preschool providing services to children and families in East Lansing. Program focuses on cultural, intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional development, with a strong emphasis on...
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In-home family daycare providing care and learning to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Home includes age-approrpiate toys, games, and play equipment.
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Montessori preschool providing services to toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Hands-on program encourages children to learn through self-directed activities. Curriculum puts a strong focus...
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In-home family daycare providing learning and care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Montessori based learning is used to introduce children to new academic and life...
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Home-based center provides childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Play-based curriculum focuses on kinesthetic experiences and positive guidance strategies. Hands-on...
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Program offers early learning services for preschool-age children. School-readiness curriculum includes lessons and activities to strengthen cognitive, social, emotional and physical development....
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Butterflies Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Red Cedar Gsrp is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 501 Burcham Dr in Grand River in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tinkrlab Steam Learning Centers is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2650 E Grand River Ave suite a in Okemos in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Alice Grace Nursery School is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Julie Brandt-Staky is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Okemos in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Courtney Vietzke is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Busy Bees's Child Development is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Stepping Stones Montessori in E. Lans. Toddler Hse is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1330 Beech St in Patriarche Park in East Lansing, MI. Contact this provider to...
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FAQs About East Lansing Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in East Lansing?
- There are currently 16 daycare providers in East Lansing. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in East Lansing?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in East Lansing is $990. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.