Best Daycares in Grand Rapids, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Grand Rapids's 442 daycares, 54 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.9 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 198 centers, 70 group child care homes, and 173 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Grand Rapids. 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.
442
Daycares
54
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Grand Rapids
8(2%)
46(10%)
368(83%)
20(5%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Rapids: 3.1 (Sample of 442).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Rapids: 3.3 (Sample of 208).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Rapids: 2.9 (Sample of 442).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Grand Rapids
Early Discovery Center
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Steps at SECOM
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Living Stones Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Extended Day Pro
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St Thomas The Apostle Pres and School Age Child
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Bethlehem Intergenerational Center
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Westminster Child Development
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A & B Learning & Care
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Alicia Jones
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
All Saints Academy Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Baxter Child Development Center
Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Grand Rapids?
- There are 442 licensed child care providers in Grand Rapids.
- What percentage of Grand Rapids daycares have high quality ratings?
- 12% of Grand Rapids daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Grand Rapids?
- 198 center-based, 243 home-based providers operate in Grand Rapids.
- How do Grand Rapids daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Grand Rapids daycares average 3.3 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 442 Daycares in Grand Rapids
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- A & B Learning & Care
- A & B Learning & Care
- Aberdeen Elementary
- Adamczak Dana
- Ajah Aguer And Paul Mawut
- Aldersgate Center For Child Dev
- Alger Head Start
- Alger Middle School
- Alicia Jones
- All For Kids Child Development Center
- All Saints Academy Elementary
- Alphabet Soup Day Care Center
- Alphabet Soup DayCare Center
- Angela Fuller
- Angela Havlik
- Ann Marie Ervin
- Annette Roorda
- Antonia Woods
- Appletree Christian Learning Center
- Appletree Christian Learning Center
- Appletree Christian Learning Ctr.
- AppleTree Early Care and Preschool Standale
- Appletree Learning Center Knapp
- Aubrey Horan
- Auntie Ni Ni
B
- Babies For Days Daycare and Nursery
- Babies For Days Daycare and Nursery
- Barbara Madura
- Barika Nyota & Kapanda Marcel
- Barnes Cherry
- Baxter Child Development Center
- Beautiful Butterflies Daycare
- Belinda Robinson
- Belknap Child Development Center
- Betty Dyson
- Big Mama Daycare
- Binka's
- Bitondo Veronique
- Blue Bridge ALC
- Blue Star Kids Care
- Boluyt Mary
- Boston Square Early Learning Center
- Bright Horizons at Corewell Health
- Brise Nyirasafari
- Brookside Elementary
- Buchanan Elementary
- Burton Elementary/Burton Middle
- By His Grace Daycare
- By His Grace Daycare
C
- C.A. Frost Environmental
- Campus Elementary School
- Carolyn Danner
- Carolyn's Caring Hands
- Cascade Christian Child Care
- Cesar Chavez Elementary
- Chantal Iradukunda
- Chantal Nyirabarame
- Chapel Ridge
- Cheeks Childcare
- Cherished Children Childcare
- Cheryl Johnson
- Children's Workshop Inc.
- Chivonne Townsend
- Chol Martha & Deng Manyok
- Christina Blanco
- Christine Ford
- Christine Woods
- Clara McDaniel
- Clay & Play Daycare LLC
- Coit Creative Arts Academy
- Collins Child Care
- Collins Elementary
- Congress Elementary
- Corinne Poulias
- CT DBA AppleTree Cascade
- CT DBA AppleTree Cascade Primary
- CT DBA AppleTree Kentwood
- CT DBA AppleTree Knapp Corner
- CT DBA AppleTree Monroe Avenue
- CT DBA AppleTree Standale/Allendale
- CT DBA Gilden Woods Breton Village
- Cummings Elementary
- Cunningham Jackie
- Curiosity First Early Education Program
D
E
- Early Discovery Center
- Early Learning Center
- Early Learning Center
- Early Learning Sitters
- East Leonard
- East Village Preschool
- Eastgate Explorers
- Eastminster Preschool Center
- Eastside Christian School
- Ebonys
- Elda Vera-Soto
- Erica's Creative Arts Early Learning
- Eunice LaGrone
- Everbloom Montessori
- Everbloom Montessori
- Everbloom Montessori Cooperative
- Explore & Learn Academy
- Explore and Learn Academy
G
- Gan Yiladim Preschool
- Gayle Vangoor
- Generations Child Dev Center
- Gennaye Mayweather
- Gerald R. Ford Academic Center
- Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
- Gilden Woods Operating Breton Village LLC
- Gill Felicia
- Gills And Giggles
- Gladis Diaz
- Godwin Middle School
- Grace Christian Academy
- Grace Christian Academy
- Grace Church Preschool
- Grace Preschool
- Gracian Irene & Vianney Gracian
- Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School
- Grand Rapids Christian Evergreen
- Grand Rapids Montessori Public School (1)
- Grand Rapids Rockz Learning Center
- Grandville Early Learning Center
- Gravelyn Traci
- Great Heights Preschool
- GREDC Discovery Care
- Grō Childcare Academy- Maynard
- Growing Step by Step Child Care
- Gustavia Nyirarukundo and Ivette Budogo
- Gymco Sports
H
- Hamilton Elementary School
- Hands Connected Multicultural Early Lrn Ctr
- Happy Dance Daycare
- Harrison Park Preschool/School-age
- Heaven's Angels Day Care
- Henry Head Start
- Holy Spirit Child Develop Center
- Holy Spirit Child Discovery Center
- Honee's Learning Child Care
- Hope Early Learning Center
- Horan Aubrey
- Horan Aubrey
- House
- Howard Clatey
- Humphrey Emily
- Huron Potawatomi Head Start
I
J
K
- Kashindi Godelive
- Katherine Figueroa Guzman
- Kathy Knight
- KCE Champions LLC @ Knapp Charter Academy
- KCE Champions LLC @ Ridge Park Charter Academy
- KCE Champions LLC @ Vista Charter Academy
- Keller Rebecca
- Kelly Chambers
- Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary
- Kendal's Care
- Kenowa Hills Child Care
- Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
- Kent Hills Elementary
- Kent ISD - Godwin GSRP
- Kent ISD - Grandville Cummings GSRP
- Kent ISD - Kenowa Hills GSRP
- Kent ISD - Kent ISD KTC
- Kent ISD - Kentwood Early Childhood Main Campus GSRP
- Kent ISD - Kentwood Hamilton Early Childhood GSRP
- Kent ISD - Northview GSRP
- Kent ISD - West Oakview GSRP
- Kent ISD-Forest Hills Meadow Brook GSRP
- Kent ISD-Forest Hills Orchard View GSRP
- Kent ISD-Forest Hills Thornapple GSRP
- Kentwood - Endeavor Elementary
- Kentwood - Southwood Elementary
- Kentwood - Townline Elementary
- Kerry Ferrone
- KFG Child Care
- Kids Jungle Gym Clubhouse
- Kim's Daycare
- Knapp Forest Child Care
- Kristen Webster
- Kristie Lynn Taylor
- Kristie Taylor
- Kuany Ajang and Ajak Ajak
- Kuchan Home
- Kurt Kids
L
- La Casita de Abuela daycare
- La Cross Brenda
- La Escuelita from The Hispanic Center of Western MI
- Langley Child Care
- Language Daycare
- Larisa Amoros
- Latashia Bennett
- Laura Ball
- Laurie Fletcher
- Lawanda Vance
- Learning Through Play Childcare LLC
- Legacy Christian Preschool
- Lena Daycare
- Leonard Head Start
- Lil Ks Childcare
- Linda Alderink
- Linda Riemersma
- Little Angels Family Childcare
- Little Blessings
- Little Britches Child Care
- Little Gems Daycare LLC
- Little Leaders Big Achievers Child Care
- Little Lights Infant & Toddler Program
- Little Rainbows Childcare
- Little Rainbows Childcare
- Little Scholars II Daycare
- Little Sparrows Preschool
- Little Steps at SECOM
- Little Swan's Creative Learning Center
- Little Wanderlust Daycare
- Living Stones Academy
- Living to Love Childcare
- Lori Essex
- Lucas Gregory
M
- Marcine Thompson
- Margaret Sims
- Maria Puga
- Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy
- Mary A. Ouwinga
- Matilde Guzman
- Mayfair Christian Daycare and Pre
- Mayflower Preschool
- Meadow Brook Child Care
- Melissa Benedict
- Melissa's Little Explorers Daycare
- Melody Hollowell
- MeMaw's Daycamp
- Mendez-Vite Maria
- Messiah Lutheran Preschool
- MI Childcare
- Michele Reminga
- Michelle Arnold
- Michelle Young
- Milestones Child Development Center
- Milestones Child Development Center
- Miss Britney's Creative Arts Daycare
- Molly Lorenz
- Mommy Recharge ChildCare
- Monica Mitchell
- Mosi Daycare
- Moving Mountains Montessori
- Mugisa Dinah
- Mugisa Dinah
- Muhammad-Robertson Tauheedah
- Muheto Jeanine
- Mukore Therese
- Mulick Park Preschool
- Mutoni Frida
- Mutoni Frida
- My Little Love Bugs
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O
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R
S
- Sacred Heart Academy
- Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool and Child Care
- Sally Steenland
- Sandra Stephens
- Scribner Jean
- Shaine McLain
- Shana Williams
- Shannon Rooney
- Sharon Corson
- Shawmut Hills Elementary
- Shawna Adams Home
- Sheila Nowicki
- Shelley Stout
- Sherwood Park
- Sibley Elementary
- South Godwin Head Start
- Southwest Elementary School - Academia Bilingüe
- Spoolstra Nancy
- Springhill Headstart
- Sprouts of Hope Childcare
- St Anthony Presch and Child Care
- St Paul The Apostle Preschool
- St Thomas The Apostle Pres and School Age Child
- Standale Ref Ch Kids Connection
- Stapert Kathryn
- STEAM Creative Scholars Preschool
- Stepping Stones Montessori School
- Stocking PreK/School-Age
- Stokes Tytiana
- Sue Lee
- Susan Kasperlik
- Susan Stein
- Suzette Burney
- Sylvan Head Start
T
- Tabbys Love N Care Development
- Tamina Gartley
- Tara Pobuda
- Tasha Taylor
- Tata's Day Care
- Tata's Day Care
- Tata's Day Care Center
- Tee's Learning Corner
- Tena Kebede
- The Bethlehem Intergenerational Center
- The Doll's House Childcare
- The Doll's House Childcare
- The Goddard School
- The Goddard School (Knapp's Corner)
- The Learning Experience
- The Learning Experience at Cascade
- The Learning Experience of Beltline
- The Playroom Child Care and Development Center
- The Potter's House
- The Sal
- Theresa VanSledright
- Thornapple Child Care
- Tims-Mosley Shameka
- Tina Gillard
- Tiny Explorers Home Childcare
- Tiny Explorers Home Childcare
- Tonnis Daycare Services
- Tracee VanDongen
- Traci Klisch
- Trust Care
- Tutor Time ChildCare Learning Center
- Tutor Time ChildCare Learning Center
- Tynisha Trotter
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Y
- Yellow Butterfly Daycare
- YMCA At Jaqueline Baber Bey Early Learning Center
- YMCA at Monroe Community Church
- YMCA at River City Scholars
- YMCA at Sylvan Learning Center
- YMCA at Yankee Clipper Library
- YMCA Child Care At East Oakview
- YMCA Child Care At Excel Charter Academy
- YMCA Child Care At Knapp Charter
- YMCA Child Care At North Oakview
- YMCA Child Care At Ridge Park
- YMCA Child Care At Vista Charter Academy
- YMCA Child Care At West Oakview
- YMCA Child Dev Ctr At Covenant House Academy
- Yolanda Brown
- Yvonne Hardiman