Best Daycares in Ypsilanti, MI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ypsilanti's 139 daycares, 32 (23%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Michigan's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.8 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 58 centers, 31 group child care homes, and 49 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 Ypsilanti. 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 Ypsilanti
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ypsilanti: 3.1 (Sample of 139).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ypsilanti: 3.7 (Sample of 70).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ypsilanti: 2.8 (Sample of 139).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ypsilanti?
- There are 139 licensed child care providers in Ypsilanti.
- What percentage of Ypsilanti daycares have high quality ratings?
- 23% of Ypsilanti daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Michigan.
- What types of childcare are available in Ypsilanti?
- 58 center-based, 80 home-based providers operate in Ypsilanti.
- How do Ypsilanti daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Michigan?
- Ypsilanti daycares average 3.7 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 139 Daycares in Ypsilanti
- Happy Days Day Care & Preschool
- Heaven's Little Angels
- Henry Ford Early Learning Center
- Henry Ford Early Learning Center-Bright Futures
- High/Scope Demonstration Preschool
- Holmes Elementary
- Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool
- Honey Bear Daycare & Preschool
- Honey Creek at Willow Run
- Hope Love Laugh
- Huron Valley Catholic School