Best Daycares in Muskegon, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Muskegon's 207 daycares, 36 (17%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 84 centers, 62 group child care homes, and 61 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 Muskegon. 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.
207
Daycares
36
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Muskegon
6(3%)
30(14%)
147(71%)
24(12%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Muskegon: 3.1 (Sample of 207).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Muskegon: 3.4 (Sample of 78).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Muskegon: 2.9 (Sample of 207).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Muskegon
Bunker Elementary School
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
MAISD-Orchard View Community Building
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Muskegon Catholic Preschool - Small Blessings CC
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Muskegon Pub Sch k-6 Moon
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Portside Child Development Center
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Shettler Elementary
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beach GSRP
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bright Futures Daycare And Preschool
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bush Melissa
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Corky's Day Care
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Discovery School - RP Area
Muskegon, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Muskegon?
- There are 207 licensed child care providers in Muskegon.
- What percentage of Muskegon daycares have high quality ratings?
- 17% of Muskegon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Muskegon?
- 84 center-based, 123 home-based providers operate in Muskegon.
- How do Muskegon daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Muskegon 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 207 Daycares in Muskegon
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- Barbara Lynn Slater
- Barbara Stewart
- Beach Elementary
- Beach GSRP
- Beccas Child Care
- Berson-Tice Courtney
- Bizy Botz Kidz Stop
- Bobbie Hampton
- Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care
- Bright Futures Daycare And Preschool
- Bright Ideas Day Care
- Brosseit Alisa
- Building Blocks
- Bunker Elementary School
- Bush Melissa
- Busy Bees
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- Candace Booher
- Cardinal Elementary
- Cardinal Elementary
- Carolyn Jean Zietlow
- Carrie Fluette
- Carrie Fluette
- Carter Terri
- Cathy Chandler
- Central Elementary
- Charles Hackley Middle School
- COGIC Community Center
- Coleman Wraenique
- Corky's Day Care
- Creative Child Preschool
- Crystal Haynes
- Cuddly Cubs Child Care
- Cummins Danielle
- Cummins Danielle
- Cynthia Riley
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- Laura Dobberstein
- Lavern Bolden
- Leesa's Little Learners Childcare
- Letitia C. Brown
- Lewis Dawn
- Little Einsteins Child Care
- Little Explores Child Care
- Little Hands Daycare
- Little Hands Learning Center
- Little Loves Daycare
- Little Steps Daycare
- Little Steps Daycare
- Little Willows Childcare
- Little Willows Childcare Gr
- Lorenz Alexandra
- Lori Borntreger
- Lori's Daycare
- Lynn Lewandoski
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- MAISD Oakview
- MAISD-Orchard View Community Building
- MAISD-Orchard View Early Elementary
- Marquette Elementary
- Marquette Elementary School
- Marquette MAISD Early Childhood Center
- Mary Pollack
- Mary Pollack
- Melody's Daycare
- Mendiola Jackie
- Michelle Ferrier
- Michelle Jackson
- Michelle Macomber and Chelcie Macomber
- Michelle R. Russell
- Michelle Ziskie
- Michigan Dunes Montessori Inc
- Mildred Care
- Mini Me's
- Misty Japenga-Riley
- Muskegon Area Intermediate School District-Bunker
- Muskegon Catholic Preschool - Small Blessings CC
- Muskegon High School
- Muskegon Middle School
- Muskegon Pub Sch K-6 Marquette
- Muskegon Pub Sch k-6 Moon
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- Oakridge High School
- Oakridge Lower Elementary
- Oakridge Middle School Boys & Girls Club
- Oakridge Preschool/GSRP
- Oakridge Upper Elementary Boys & Girls Club
- Oakview Elementary
- Oakview Elementary MPS k-6
- Oakview Elementary School
- Open Arms Daycare
- Orchard View Cardinal Boys & Girls Club
- Orchard View Community Ed. Center
- Orchard View Early Elementary
- Orchard View Middle School
- Orchard View Middle School Boys & Girls Club
- Our Mindful Village Child Care
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- Sahagun Dana
- Sandra Kay Morence
- Santose Danielle
- Shelly McLouth
- Shelly's Wee Care Daycare
- Shettler Elementary
- Shettler Elementary School
- Skidmore Marcy Lynn
- Slatton Tricia
- Small World Childcare
- Solutions Learning Group LLC - Lakeside
- Solutions Learning Group LLC - Madison
- Stepping Stones Daycare
- Susan Dianne Ramseyer
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- Tammy McDaniel
- Taylor Cheryl
- Terpenning Laura
- The Hop Inc. Your Neighborhood Child Care Center
- The Sischo Clubhouse
- Three Oaks Public School Academy
- Timberland Charter Academy
- Tina Tots Learning Center
- Tina Tots Learning Center
- Tina-Tot's
- Tiny Blossoms Learning Center
- Tiny Toes Childcare
- Tracy's Kiddos
- Tricia Secord
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