Best Daycares in Gaines, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Gaines's 2 daycares, 1 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.5 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 2 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gaines. 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 Gaines
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gaines: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gaines: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gaines: 2.5 (Sample of 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gaines?
- There are 2 licensed child care providers in Gaines.
- What percentage of Gaines daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Gaines daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Gaines?
- 2 center-based providers operate in Gaines.
- How do Gaines daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Gaines daycares average 5.0 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