Carter Elementary Early Childhood Center
200 PARK DRIVE, MONTROSE, MI 48457Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Great Start to Quality rating of 4 Star. Structural quality reflects Michigan's licensing baseline. Michigan caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Great Start to Quality 4 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 87
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:4 12 Preschool 1:12 40
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 11, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Professional Development Requirements. When the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or the Department of Education Publishes a Notice That a New Heal…R 400.8131(12)
At the time of the onsite inspection, one child care staff member was lacking the 2023 Health and Safety Refresher training.
- A Center Shall Maintain an Accurate Record of Daily Attendance at the Center That Includes Each Child's First and Last Name and Each Child's Arrival and Departu…R 400.8143(11)
At the time of the onsite inspection, all classrooms were not maintaining accurate daily attendance.
- During an On-site Inspection, Then the Center Is in Violation of This Rule. Medication; Administrative Procedures. A Child Care Staff Member Shall Keep AllR 400.8152(5)
At the time of the onsite inspection, one expired Epi- Pen was observed.
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