Best Daycares in East Tawas, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of East Tawas's 13 daycares, 4 (31%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Michigan averages of 3.6 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 6 centers, 5 group child care homes, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in East Tawas. 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.
Rating Distribution in East Tawas
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in East Tawas: 3.4 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in East Tawas: 3.8 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in East Tawas: 3.0 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in East Tawas?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in East Tawas.
- What percentage of East Tawas daycares have high quality ratings?
- 31% of East Tawas daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in East Tawas?
- 6 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in East Tawas.
- How do East Tawas daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- East Tawas daycares average 3.8 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