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Best Daycares in Ann Arbor, MI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Ann Arbor's 178 daycares, 108 (61%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Michigan's statewide rate of 59%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Michigan averages of 3.6 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 122 centers, 25 group child care homes, and 31 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Michigan's average of 50%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ann Arbor. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Michigan methodology page for the full breakdown.

178
Daycares
108
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Ann Arbor

86(48%)
22(12%)
69(39%)
1(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ann Arbor: 4.1 (Sample of 178).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ann Arbor: 4.0 (Sample of 47).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ann Arbor: 4.3 (Sample of 178).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Ann Arbor

Abbot ESP
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alaina's Children's Center - Downtown II
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alaina's Children's Center Downtown
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alaina's Children's Center-Eastside
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angela Keselman
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angell ESP
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Arbor Children's House
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Arbor Children's House Nido And YCC
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Arbor Christian School
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aunt Wiggly's
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bach ESP
Ann Arbor, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Ann Arbor?
There are 178 licensed child care providers in Ann Arbor.
What percentage of Ann Arbor daycares have high quality ratings?
61% of Ann Arbor daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 59% statewide in Michigan.
What types of childcare are available in Ann Arbor?
122 center-based, 56 home-based providers operate in Ann Arbor.
How do Ann Arbor daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Michigan statewide average of 3.6.
Is there financial help for childcare in Michigan?
Michigan offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Michigan

All 178 Daycares in Ann Arbor