Best Daycares in Hillsdale, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hillsdale's 32 daycares, 8 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 12 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 14 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 Hillsdale. 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 Hillsdale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsdale: 3.3 (Sample of 32).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsdale: 3.7 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsdale: 3.2 (Sample of 32).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hillsdale?
- There are 32 licensed child care providers in Hillsdale.
- What percentage of Hillsdale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 25% of Hillsdale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Hillsdale?
- 12 center-based, 20 home-based providers operate in Hillsdale.
- How do Hillsdale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Hillsdale daycares average 3.7 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