Best Daycares in Macomb, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Macomb's 49 daycares, 12 (24%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 23 centers, 5 group child care homes, and 21 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Macomb. 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 Macomb
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Macomb: 3.2 (Sample of 49).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Macomb: 3.6 (Sample of 18).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Macomb: 2.9 (Sample of 49).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Macomb?
- There are 49 licensed child care providers in Macomb.
- What percentage of Macomb daycares have high quality ratings?
- 24% of Macomb daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Macomb?
- 23 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Macomb.
- How do Macomb daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Macomb daycares average 3.6 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