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Best Daycares in Kalamazoo, MI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Kalamazoo's 260 daycares, 44 (17%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 131 centers, 48 group child care homes, and 80 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kalamazoo. 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.

260
Daycares
44
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Kalamazoo

23(9%)
21(8%)
193(74%)
23(9%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kalamazoo: 3.2 (Sample of 260).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kalamazoo: 3.5 (Sample of 77).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kalamazoo: 3.1 (Sample of 260).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Kalamazoo

21st Century - Milwood Magnet
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
21st Century/KCIS - Hillside Middle School
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
21st Century/KCIS - Maple Street Magnet
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bread and Roses Alternative Cc
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
CIS-El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
CIS-Northeastern Elementary
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Comstock Early Learning Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Presbyterian Head Start
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Friends Of Jesus Preschool
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heritage Christian Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jumpstart Childcare of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kal Christian West Elementary
Kalamazoo, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Kalamazoo?
There are 260 licensed child care providers in Kalamazoo.
What percentage of Kalamazoo daycares have high quality ratings?
17% of Kalamazoo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
What types of childcare are available in Kalamazoo?
131 center-based, 128 home-based providers operate in Kalamazoo.
How do Kalamazoo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
Kalamazoo daycares average 3.5 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

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