Best Daycares in Dearborn, MI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Dearborn based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Dearborn

  1. #1 — Smart Start Learning Center Score: 77%

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — CHUP Co-op Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Dearborn Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Smart Start Learning Center Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Dearborn Early Learning Center / My Baby & Me Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Hubbard KinderCare Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Chapel Day Preschool Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Lil Conquerors Preschool Online Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Riverside Academy Early Childhood Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Dearborn Christian Fellowship Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Church cathedral. View full profile →

  11. #11 — UM-Dearborn Early Childhood Education Center Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Rainbow Child Care Center Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Dearborn KinderCare Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Cotter Early Childhood Center Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Dearborn?
Smart Start Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Dearborn based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Dearborn?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Dearborn?
Childcare costs in Dearborn vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.