Best Child Care in Grand Rapids, MI
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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Twos Program, Toddler Program, Preschool, and more
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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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Twos Program, Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Twos Program, Toddler Program, Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Twos Program, Early Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Twos Program, Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
Drop-In Care
Our Flex Care program allows you to purchase child care days in advance. That way, you can use them when you need them—all year long. You’ll love the reliability and flexibility, and your child will love our proven early education curriculum and fun, safe, secure environment. Prepaid cards come in five-day increments and can be bought at your school. Each is good for one full year. Once you’ve completed the enrollment paperwork, 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.
Also offers: Twos, Toddlers, Early Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
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.
Also offers: Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
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...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Twos Program, Early Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
The Goddard School of Grand Rapids - Knapp's Corner is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, a dedicated music and movement studio, and...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom, and more
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The Learning Experience – Beltline offers daycare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in Grand Rapids. Located on Beltline Ave NE near Knapp’s Corner, we serve families in...
Infants
Our infant daycare program in Grand Rapids begins with playtime including belly time, music, exploration, and sensory stimulation that supports early development. We follow each baby’s individual feeding and nap schedule to create a nurturing and consistent environment.
Toddlers
A typical day in our toddler daycare program in Grand Rapids is filled with stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood toddler curriculum supports eye-hand coordination, motor development, language growth, and early problem-solving skills
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers, and more
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Speaks Spanish
The Learning Experience – Cascade offers daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Located on Hall Street across from Lake Michigan Credit Union, we serve...
Infants
Our infant daycare program in Grand Rapids begins with playtime including belly time, music, exploration, and sensory stimulation that supports early development. We follow each baby’s individual feeding and nap schedule to create a nurturing and consistent environment.
Toddlers
A typical day in our toddler daycare program in Grand Rapids is filled with stimulating, age-appropriate activities. Our curriculum supports eye-hand coordination, motor development, language growth, and early problem-solving skills.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers, and more
Responds quickly
Speaks Spanish
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.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
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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.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
Drop-In Care
Our Flex Care program allows you to purchase child care days in advance. That way, you can use them when you need them—all year long. You’ll love the reliability and flexibility, and your child will love our proven early education curriculum and fun, safe, secure environment. Prepaid cards come in five-day increments and can be bought at your school. Each is good for one full year. Once you’ve completed the enrollment paperwork, 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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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Kentwood. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Children's House Preschool
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Group in-home daycare that welcomes toddlers and preschool-aged children. Daycare follows a Montessori and Waldorf approach and boasts a spacious backyard for outdoor play. Program offers a blend of...
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Tata's Day Care LLC opened in 2022 and we currently have a license for 12 children with the highest level of quality. We believe each child is unique and has their strengths and ways to relate with...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based daycare providing services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Faith-based program encourages exploration and learning through play. Curriculum offers monthly themes and activities...
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Christ-centered preschool nurtures the individual social-emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development of children. Child-centered environment encourages independence, creativity, and...
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Christian preschool and school-age program provided by Orchard Hill Reformed Church. Before and after school care as well as summer programming is available to school-aged children. Daily activities...
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Childcare center offers a kindergarten readiness curriculum for preschool children, wraparound care for East Grand Rapids Public Schools students, and a summer camp for preschool through fifth-grade...
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Catholic preschool program providing academic-based learning, spiritual direction, and socialization. Before and after school care is available to preschool children to provide full-day, full-year...
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Cooperative preschool program offering flexible scheduling options to children as they prepare for elementary school. Parent participation is required and includes fundraising, snacks, classroom help,...
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Christian preschool program offering religious studies, academics, motor skills, and socialization to children as they prepare for elementary school. Daily schedule includes quiet table activities,...
Speaks Spanish
Family home offering language immersion childcare in Grand Rapids. Activities include art, music, and dance. Home features a variety of toys, books, and games for play-based learning.
Speaks Spanish
A Catholic preschool and school-age program providing learning experiences and care to children ages 3-14 years old. Orton Gillingham and Bridges Curriculums are used in math and multi-sensory...
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Christian preschool program offering English, Spanish immersion, intergenerational, and nature-based programs for children as they prepare for kindergarten. Program encourages children to become...
Speaks Spanish
Child care center offering age-appropriate learning experiences and care to preschoolers as they prepare for elementary school. ”Zoophonics” curriculum, as well as the traditional letter of the week...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Facility provides toddler care and early learning programs for preschool-age children. HighScope, Creative and ZooPhonics curriculum ensure school-readiness through age-appropriate lessons and...
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Before and after school care provided to students enrolled in Orchard View School. Program includes games, group activities, and outside play. Homework help is available.
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Faith-based daycare and preschool providing services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Play-based program encourages exploration and features the Creative Curriculum....
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Preschool program providing care, learning, and socialization to children as they prepare for elementary school. Program includes songs, activities, and games that help to develop listening skills,...
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Christian based preschool offering half-day classes for older toddlers.
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After school program providing services to elementary students in Grand Rapids. Students participate in a variety of team-building activities and build friendships. Other activities include music,...
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Montessori-inspired classes serve preschool and kindergarten children. Child-directed environment allows children to move freely from one activity to another. Traditional classroom aspects are also...
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Christian child care program providing learning experiences and spiritual guidance to preschoolers and school-aged children. Program fosters emotional security and social growth in children of all...
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Lutheran preschool and extended day program provided to children to encourage academics, socializing, and spiritual growth. Learning environment includes two large classrooms, plus an indoor large...
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Part-time, Christian preschool program providing age-appropriate learning experiences and care to children as they prepare for elementary school. Program includes circle time, free play, calendar,...
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Faith-based preschool operating as an extension of Grace Church. Center utilizes the Zoo Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears curricula and emphasizes strong character and Christian values. Regular...
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Campus offers early learning program for preschool-age children in Christian-based environment. Math, science, art and music are taught through hands-on lessons in preparation for Kindergarten and...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program offered as an extension of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Curriculum is designed to encourage discovery and exploration based learning and instill confidence in young learners....
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Preschool center for toddlers through pre-Kindergarten offering a variety of class schedules. Syllabus includes circle time and use of Handwriting Without Tears and Scholastics publications. Program...
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Before and after school program serving children attending Crestwood Middle School. Facility provides a variety of educational and recreational enrichment activities, including arts and crafts and...
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Faith-based preschool and childcare center providing services to children and families in Grand Rapids. Program introduces children to the routine of school and encourages cooperation and other social...
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Christ-centered preschool program providing an academic and inclusive environment for children. Program aims to prepare children for elementary school, and activities help children develop social...
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Child care program providing age-appropriate learning and preschool curriculum to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Free play and group activities are used to promote...
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Montessori daycare and preschool providing services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Infant and toddler program focuses on developing independence, language skills, and...
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Before and after school program serving children attending Hamilton Early Childhood Center. Facility provides a variety of educational and recreational enrichment activities, including arts and...
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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 Grand Rapids Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Grand Rapids?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 520 child care providers in Grand Rapids and 99 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Grand Rapids?
- According to provider data, $671 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Grand Rapids.
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Do child care providers in Grand Rapids speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 17 child care providers in Grand Rapids that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Grand Rapids childcare providers?
- The 4 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Grand Rapids are Spanish, Arabic, French and Hindi.