Best Daycares in Leslie, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Leslie's 10 daycares, 3 (30%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 7 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Michigan's average of 50%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Leslie. 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 Leslie
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Leslie: 3.4 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Leslie: 4.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Leslie: 3.2 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Leslie?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Leslie.
- What percentage of Leslie daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Leslie daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Leslie?
- 7 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Leslie.
- How do Leslie daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Leslie daycares average 4.0 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