Best Daycares in Kentwood, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kentwood's 109 daycares, 16 (15%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 32 centers, 29 group child care homes, and 48 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 Kentwood. 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 Kentwood
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kentwood: 3.1 (Sample of 109).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kentwood: 3.4 (Sample of 44).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kentwood: 2.9 (Sample of 109).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kentwood?
- There are 109 licensed child care providers in Kentwood.
- What percentage of Kentwood daycares have high quality ratings?
- 15% of Kentwood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Kentwood?
- 32 center-based, 77 home-based providers operate in Kentwood.
- How do Kentwood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Kentwood daycares average 3.4 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 109 Daycares in Kentwood
- Kandi Smith
- Karena Cole
- Katelyn Zwit
- Kelley Jillian
- Kendra Livingston
- Kent ISD - Kentwood Explorer
- Kentwood - Bowen Elementary
- Kentwood - Brookwood Elementary
- Kentwood - Challenger Elementary
- Kentwood - Crestwood Middle School
- Kentwood - Discovery Elementary
- Kentwood - Glenwood Elementary
- Kentwood - Hamilton Early Childhood Center
- Kentwood - Meadowlawn Elementary
- Kentwood - Pinewood Middle School
- Kentwood - Valleywood Middle School
- Kentwood Head Start
- Kuei Ayen & Alier Deng
- Laetitia Nyirazibera
- Latasha Catching
- Latisha Holliman
- Laura's Daycare
- Lauren Kanyere
- Lauren Kanyere
- Little Angels Childcare Academy
- Little Angels Childcare Academy LLC
- Little Family Care
- Little Monarchs Bilingual Daycare And Development Center
- Little Monarchs Bilingual Daycare And Development Center
- Little Muffins Daycare
- Little Smiles Christian Learning Center
- Little Smiles Daycare