Best Daycares in Gaylord, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Gaylord's 63 daycares, 15 (24%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.7 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 9 centers, 32 group child care homes, and 22 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Michigan's average of 50%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gaylord. 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 Gaylord
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gaylord: 3.1 (Sample of 63).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gaylord: 3.6 (Sample of 35).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gaylord: 2.7 (Sample of 63).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gaylord?
- There are 63 licensed child care providers in Gaylord.
- What percentage of Gaylord daycares have high quality ratings?
- 24% of Gaylord daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Gaylord?
- 9 center-based, 54 home-based providers operate in Gaylord.
- How do Gaylord daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Gaylord daycares average 3.6 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