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Best Daycares in Waterford, MI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Waterford's 52 daycares, 36 (69%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 59%.

The local market includes 36 centers, 8 group child care homes, and 8 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Michigan's average of 50%.

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

52
Daycares
36
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Waterford

29(56%)
7(13%)
16(31%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waterford: 4.3 (Sample of 52).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waterford: 4.3 (Sample of 52).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Waterford

Beaumont Childcare
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beth Legel
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Circle Time Child Care
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Circle Time Preschool
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cooley Child care
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Donelson Child Care
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Explorers Academy
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Grayson Child Care
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jill Beyer
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kiddie Kingdum Academy
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Knudsen Elementary
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Leapin' Lizards
Waterford, MI
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Waterford?
There are 52 licensed child care providers in Waterford.
What percentage of Waterford daycares have high quality ratings?
69% of Waterford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 59% statewide in Michigan.
What types of childcare are available in Waterford?
36 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Waterford.
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 52 Daycares in Waterford