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Best Daycares in Rapid City, MI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Rapid City's 4 daycares, 2 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 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 3 centers and 1 family child care home.

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

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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Rapid City

1(25%)
1(25%)
2(50%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rapid City: 3.8 (Sample of 4).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Rapid City: 5.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rapid City: 3.3 (Sample of 4).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Rapid City

Rapid City Elementary-GSRP
Rapid City, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
NMCAA Preschool Rapid City
Rapid City, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Sandra Kempisty
Rapid City, MI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
SEEDS-Rapid City Elementary School
Rapid City, MI
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Rapid City?
There are 4 licensed child care providers in Rapid City.
What percentage of Rapid City daycares have high quality ratings?
50% of Rapid City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
What types of childcare are available in Rapid City?
3 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Rapid City.
How do Rapid City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
Rapid City daycares average 5.0 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

All 4 Daycares in Rapid City