Best Daycares in Detroit, MI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 29 daycares and childcare centers in Detroit based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Detroit

  1. #1 — Advanced Technology Academy Pre-K & Business Office Score: 31/100

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    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Spanish For Toddlers Score: 27/100

    Spanish For Toddlers is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: http://www.spanishfortoddlers.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Intelligent Tots Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Intelligent Tots Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.intelligent-tots.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Kids' Avenue Christian Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Kids' Avenue Christian Learning Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kidsavenuechristian.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Free Thinker School Score: 27/100

    Free Thinker School is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.detroitparentcollective.com/free-thinker-cooperative-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Learning Links Academy Score: 26/100

    Learning Links Academy is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.learninglinksacademy.org/.

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

  7. #7 — God's Little Schoolhouse Score: 25/100

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  8. #8 — Creative Learning Children's College Score: 24/100

    Creative Learning Children's College is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativelearningchildrenscollege.net/.

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

  9. #9 — Old Redford Pre-Kindergarten Academy Score: 24/100

    Old Redford Pre-Kindergarten Academy is a Detroit, MI childcare center with public contact and service details collected for comparison. Listed focus areas include pre k. Address on file: 17195 Redford Street, Detroit, MI, 48219.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Small World Development Center Score: 24/100

    Small World Development Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://smallworlddevelopmentcenter.blogspot.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Tott's Early Learning Center Score: 23/100

    Tott's Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tottselc.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Mt.Zion Head Start Score: 23/100

    Mt.Zion Head Start is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.ucfhs.org.

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

  13. #13 — Helping Hands child care Score: 23/100

    Preschool in Detroit, Michigan

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — School of Purpose Score: 22/100

    School of Purpose is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, specialty school. Website: http://www.SchoolsOfPurposeTours.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Detroit Montessori School Score: 21/100

    Detroit Montessori School is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://detroit-montessorischool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Al-Wali Center Score: 21/100

    Al-Wali Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.alwalichildcarecenter.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Loving Arms Montessori Score: 21/100

    Loving Arms Montessori is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.lovingarmsmont.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Helping Hands Childcare and Development Center Score: 20/100

    Helping Hands Childcare and Development Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.helpinghandschildcare.net/.

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

  19. #19 — The Order of the Fishermen Ministry Head Start Score: 20/100

    The Order of the Fishermen Ministry Head Start is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://tofmhs.org/.

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

  20. #20 — Giving Tree Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Giving Tree Montessori School is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.gpgivingtree.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Midtown KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Midtown KinderCare is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/detroit/mi/301979?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matc…

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

  22. #22 — New St Paul Headstart Score: 18/100

    New St Paul Headstart is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nsphs.org.

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

  23. #23 — Fox Tots Child Development Center Score: 16/100

    Fox Tots Child Development Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/mi/detroit/foxtots.

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

  24. #24 — Matrix Human Services Head Start - Fiore Score: 16/100

    Matrix Human Services Head Start - Fiore is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, elementary school. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  25. #25 — Childtime Score: 16/100

    Childtime is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childtime.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Matrix Human Services Head Start Score: 16/100

    Matrix Human Services Head Start is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/.

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

  27. #27 — Agape Kingdom Kids Score: 13/100

    Agape Kingdom Kids is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  28. #28 — Lil Einstein Learning Academy Score: 13/100

    Lil Einstein Learning Academy is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  29. #29 — Early Harvest Christian Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Early Harvest Christian Learning Center is a childcare center in Detroit, MI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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 Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Detroit?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.