Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool Long Lake LLC
7738 NORTH LONG LAKE ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Great Start to Quality rating of 5 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 5 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 40
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 1 Finding
Most recent: Nov 30, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Professional Development Requirements. When the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or the Department of Education Publishes a Notice That a NewR 400.8131(12)
Two child care staff members (initials LR and EM) did have verification of the 2023 health and safety refresher course within 6 months of notice.
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