Richfield Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Great Start to Quality rating of 2 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 2 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
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Professional Development Requirements. Within 90 Days of Being Hired, or the First Day as an Unsupervised Volunteer, All Child Care Staff Members and Unsupervis…R 400.8131(5)
Program director will ensure all child care staff members or unsupervised volunteers, within 90 days of being hired, or the first day as an unsupervised volunteer, all child care staff members and unsupervised volunteers who work directly with children shall complete the following trainings, which may count toward annual professional development hours and are available at MiRegistry: (a) Administration of medication. (b) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (c) Building and physical premises safety. (d) Emergency preparedness and response planning. (e) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and
- Emergency Procedures. A Fire Drill Program, Consisting of at Least 1 Fire Drill Quarterly, Must Be Established and Implemented. EmergencyR 400.8161(5)
appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. (f) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable. (g) Child development. Licensee will ensure quarterly fire drills are completed/documented and kept onsite for review for the calendar year.
- Procedures. A Tornado Drill Program, Consisting of at Least 2 Tornado Drills Between the Months of March Through November, Must Be Established and Implemented.R 400.8161(6)
Licensee will ensure two tornado drills are completed/documented and kept on site for review, between March and November of each calendar year.