Best Daycares in Detroit, MI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Detroit based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Detroit

  1. #1 — Advanced Technology Academy Pre-K & Business Office Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/693125008. Type: center-based. Program signals: pre-k. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  2. #2 — God's Little Schoolhouse Score: 89%

    Child Care Centers

    Programs: Log In Signup Show Navigation Hide Navigation Find Providers Childcare Center, Nanny/Sitters, More Resources Childcare Resources, Miscellaneous, Child Care Jobs, Manage Listing Add Free Listing, Update Listing, Feedback, Add / Update Listings, Support, Advertise. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Old Redford Pre-Kindergarten Academy Score: 84%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6759296972. Type: center-based. Program signals: pre-k. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Learning Links Academy Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Spanish For Toddlers Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Intelligent Tots Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Free Thinker School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kids' Avenue Christian Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Small World Development Center Score: 76%

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

  10. #10 — Mt.Zion Head Start Score: 74%

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

  11. #11 — Helping Hands child care Score: 72%

    Preschool in Detroit, Michigan

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Creative Learning Children's College Score: 71%

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

  13. #13 — School of Purpose Score: 71%

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

  14. #14 — Tott's Early Learning Center Score: 69%

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

  15. #15 — Detroit Montessori School Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Al-Wali Center Score: 63%

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

  17. #17 — Loving Arms Montessori Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — New St Paul Headstart Score: 60%

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

  19. #19 — Helping Hands Childcare and Development Center Score: 60%

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

  20. #20 — The Order of the Fishermen Ministry Head Start Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Giving Tree Montessori School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Midtown KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  23. #23 — Fox Tots Child Development Center Score: 49%

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

  24. #24 — Matrix Human Services Head Start - Fiore Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Childtime Score: 49%

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

  26. #26 — Matrix Human Services Head Start Score: 49%

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

  27. #27 — Agape Kingdom Kids Score: 40%

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

  28. #28 — Lil Einstein Learning Academy Score: 40%

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

  29. #29 — Early Harvest Christian Learning Center Score: 40%

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

  30. #30 — Rosedale Pk NW Detrt Cprtve Preschool Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Social service organizations. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Detroit?
Advanced Technology Academy Pre-K & Business Office is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Detroit 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 Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Childcare costs in Detroit 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.