Best Daycares in Jackson, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Jackson's 161 daycares, 91 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Michigan's statewide rate of 59%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Michigan averages of 3.6 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.
The local market includes 71 centers, 38 group child care homes, and 52 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 Jackson. 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 Jackson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 3.9 (Sample of 161).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 3.9 (Sample of 54).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 4.2 (Sample of 161).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Jackson?
- There are 161 licensed child care providers in Jackson.
- What percentage of Jackson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Jackson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 59% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Jackson?
- 71 center-based, 90 home-based providers operate in Jackson.
- How do Jackson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Jackson daycares average 3.9 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 161 Daycares in Jackson
- Jackson Christian Early Learning Center DBA: God's Garden Early Learning Center
- Jackson School of the Arts
- JCISD Central Campus
- JCISD Central Campus Head Start
- JCISD Preschool
- Jessie's Little Who's
- Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
- John R Lewis Head Start
- Josette M. Kennedy
- Joyful Hearts Daycare
- Just Like Home
- Just Like Home Childcare
- Just Like Home Childcare
- Li'l Stars Child Care
- Lil' Friends Daycare And Learning Center
- Lindsay Priest
- Lindsay Priest
- Lindsay's Preschool And Childcare
- Lisa's Imagination Station
- Lisa's Little Ones Home Daycare
- Lisas Imagination Station III
- Little Bear Childcare
- Little Blessings Home Childcare
- Little Blessings Home Childcare
- Little Hero's Daycare
- Little Learners Daycare
- Little Panthers Daycare
- Little Rainbows Commonwealth
- Little Tree Huggers
- Lori's Daycare
- Lori's Daycare
- Love 2 Learn Childcare
- Love N Care Plahouse
- Love N Care Playhouse
- Love N Care Playhouse-Group
- Lyle Torrant Center Head Start
- Lyssa's Littles
- T&K Fun Center
- Tammy S Griswold
- Tay's Tots And Babes
- Tay's Tots And Babes
- Taylor's Tots Daycare
- The daVinci Primary School
- The Nest Childcare Center
- The Right by Daycare
- Tinkey's Tots
- Tiny Scholars Early Learning
- Tiny Tots
- Townsend Elementary
- Townsend Elementary Childcare
- Townsend Elementary Head Start
- Tracy L. Reid
- Trinity Lutheran PreSchool and Ccc