Best Daycares in Saginaw, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saginaw's 254 daycares, 36 (14%) 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 92 centers, 41 group child care homes, and 121 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 Saginaw. 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.
254
Daycares
36
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Saginaw
4(2%)
32(13%)
197(78%)
21(8%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saginaw: 3.1 (Sample of 254).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saginaw: 3.4 (Sample of 110).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saginaw: 2.9 (Sample of 254).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Saginaw
Jerome SISD Saginaw County Head Start
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St. Peter & Paul SISD Sag. Co. Head Start
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Valley SISD Saginaw Co Head Start
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Wee Care Christian Children's Center
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABC Childcare Learning Centers - West
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Adams Avenue SISD Saginaw County Head Start
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Arthur Eddy Academy
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bethlehem Little Stars Preschool
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Carrollton Early Childhood Center
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Carrollton Learning Center
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Chester Miller PreK
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Christ Image Child Development Center
Saginaw, MI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saginaw?
- There are 254 licensed child care providers in Saginaw.
- What percentage of Saginaw daycares have high quality ratings?
- 14% of Saginaw daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Saginaw?
- 92 center-based, 162 home-based providers operate in Saginaw.
- How do Saginaw daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Saginaw 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 254 Daycares in Saginaw
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- A Piece Of Heaven
- A Place For Grace
- A Place For Grace - Saginaw
- A Place For Grace Child Care Center
- A Touch of Love Daycare (Regina Jackson-Hilburn)
- ABC & ME (Danya El-Amin)
- ABC Childcare Learning Centers - West
- Adams Avenue SISD Saginaw County Head Start
- Amber's Daycare (Amber Kocks)
- Angela Lederer
- Ann's Angels Childcare (Ann Blank)
- Annette Campbell
- Antwinette Snow
- April Swift
- Arrowwood Child Care Program
- Arrowwood SISD Saginaw Co. Head Start
- Arthur Eddy Academy
- Autumn Leaves Daycare
B
- Barb's Day Care
- Because We Care Child Learning Center LLC
- Bethany Lutheran Preschool
- Bethlehem Little Stars Preschool
- Beyonka Little Kings & Queens Day Care (Beyonka Lawrence)
- Bizzy Bee Child Care (Shantel Harris)
- Brenda Greene
- Brenda Zahn
- Bridgeport Spaulding Preschool
- Brittany Morrison
- Brugge Kristi
- Brunkow SISD Saginaw County Head Start
- Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center
C
- Carol A. Bloomfield
- Carrollton Early Childhood Center
- Carrollton Learning Center
- Casandra Flores-Jackson
- Chantel Oliver
- Chester Miller PreK
- Children's Village Daycare
- Christ Image Child Development Center
- City Of Light Community Development Corporation
- Claytor SISD Saginaw County Head Start
- Colorful World Daycare (Quinnesha Cannon)
- Colorful World Daycare Center
- Constance Mancillas
- Cora Morris
- Covenant Healthcare Children's Center
- Crayonbox Daycare (Michelle Kamaloski)
- Crystal Wilkerson
- Cuddle Me With Care
- Cuddle Me With Care
D
- Daniels Den Ministries Roaring Lions Learning Ctr
- Daphine L Burton
- Darci's Littles
- Darlene Bell (Dar's House)
- David E. Daycare (Patricia Thomas)
- Debbie Jo Blehm
- Debra Gartley
- Delicia Sims
- Denise Lister
- Desirae Dupuis
- Diane Bodiford
- Dolly's Playhouse (Monica Campbell-Martin)
- Douglas Tahanni
- DTK Daycare
- DTK Daycare (Terra DeShields)
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- Handley Daycare
- Handley Elementary
- Handley School
- Happy Nest Daycare (Olutoyin Adebayo)
- Hearts For The Community Child Care Center
- Hemmeter After School Activity Club
- Hemmeter SISD Saginaw Co. Head Start
- Henry Doerr Early Childhood
- Herig PreK
- Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool / ECC
- Home Sweet Home (Straight-Chavarria Tammy)
- Honey Bee And Me (Dietrich Kennedy)
- House of Love Agency-Childcare
- Hughes Carla (Mayes)
- Humble Beginnings Childcare
- Humble Beginnings Childcare
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K
- KaiCyn Daycare
- Kaleidoscope Traces Childcare Center
- Kaleidoscope Traces Childcare North
- Karen Bode
- Karen Taylor
- Katherine Open Arms Childcare (Katherine Frazier)
- Kathy Laubhan
- KCE Champions LLC @ North Saginaw Charter Academy
- Kempton PreK & B/ATB
- Kids Of Culture (OShay Mitchell)
- Kingdom Care (Ebony Donald)
- Kingdom Of Care Childcare & Preschool Center
L
- Laurie Aldrich
- Lee Ann Larsen
- Like Home Daycare (Andrea DeBardelaben)
- Linda Malo
- Lisa Abney
- Lisa Page
- Lisa Vela
- Little Cubs Child Care
- Little Haven Childcare (J. Pignatelli)
- Little People's Day Care
- Little People's Day Care - Part 2
- Little Tots (Ladena Longuemire)
- Living The Dream Daycare (Kaitlyn Fritz)
- Lollipops Childcare Center Inc
- Lynn Roberts
M
- Mama Bears Daycare (Jenna Davidson)
- Mama Lou's Daycare (Wycovia Townsend)
- Markesha Blakely
- Marlee Steinke
- Martin G. Atkins
- McGill LaShonda
- Melissa Straight
- Merrill Park PreK
- Michigan Child Care Center Inc
- Michigan Child Care Centers Inc
- Michigan Child Care Centers Inc.
- Mighty Minds Childcare (Katrina Archibald)
- Miles of Smiles Childcare (Courtney Terry)
- Moore Love Daycare
- Morningstar Daycare Center
- Morningstar Daycare Center
- MRS Janice Daycare
- Ms. C And T's Learning Place
- Ms. C&T's Learning Place
N
- Nana's Nest
- Nancy A. Beach
- Nash Betty
- Nataska Ashworth-White
- Nataska Ashworth-White
- Nelson Ronda
- Nelson Ronda
- New Beginnings Learning Center
- New Life Saginaw Preschool
- New Start Childcare
- Nikki Culver
- Nikki Currington
- Ninny's Mini's (Nancy Ray)
- Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School
- Nurturing Hands Daycare
- Nurturing Korner (Era Jackson)
- Nurturing Young Hearts Childcare (Alesia Archibald-Richardson)
- Nurturing Young Minds (Katrina Archibald)
- Nurturing Young Minds Childcare
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- Saginaw Arts & Science Academy
- Saginaw Arts and Science Academy- Niagra
- Saginaw Career Complex SISD Sag. Co. Head Start
- Saginaw Preparatory Academy
- Scott Sabrina
- Sha'Mon Day Care (Shalonda Jackson)
- Sha'Mon Learning Center
- Sharon Staves
- Sharone Harris
- Shaylynns childcare services
- Shaylynns Childcare Services
- Shea's Playhouse (Izasha Gardner)
- Shea's Playhouse (Izasha Gardner)
- Shelia's Child Care Program
- Sherman's Play & Learn Daycare
- Sherwood After School Activity Club
- Shining Stars (Jimanesha Moore)
- Shining Stars (Jimanesha Moore)
- Silva Terry A.
- Smart Start Daycare
- St Mark Early Childhood Center
- St Paul Christian Daycare
- St. Peter & Paul SISD Sag. Co. Head Start
- Staci Murlick-Neuerburg
- Stacy Larsen
- Stephanie Keck-Warren (Natural Journey Child Care)
- Steps Ahead Learning Center
- Steps Ahead Learning Center
- Steps Montessori of Saginaw
- Stone Preschool
- Sugamama's Daycare (Tiara Baskin)
- Sunny Stars Children's Center
- Swan Valley Learning Center
- Sweet Angels Childcare
- Sweet Angels Childcare (Ebony Wheeler)
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