Best Daycares in Utica, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Utica's 9 daycares, 5 (56%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 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 6 centers, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Utica. 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 Utica
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 3.9 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 3.3 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 3.7 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Utica?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Utica.
- What percentage of Utica daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Utica daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Utica?
- 6 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Utica.
- How do Utica daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Utica daycares average 3.3 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