Best Daycares in Ithaca, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ithaca's 13 daycares, 2 (15%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 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 3 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 6 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 Ithaca. 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 Ithaca
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ithaca: 3.0 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ithaca: 3.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ithaca: 2.7 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ithaca?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Ithaca.
- What percentage of Ithaca daycares have high quality ratings?
- 15% of Ithaca daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Ithaca?
- 3 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Ithaca.
- How do Ithaca daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Ithaca 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