Best Daycares in Grand Rapids, MI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 22 daycares and childcare centers in Grand Rapids based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Grand Rapids

  1. #1 — Mayflower Preschool Score: 86%

    Mayflower Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.mayflowerpreschool.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Northwest Co-Op Preschool Score: 86%

    Northwest Co-Op Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nwco-oppreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center Score: 86%

    Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thegredc.org/.

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

  4. #4 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/mi/grand-rapids/grand-rapids-knapps-corner.

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

  5. #5 — Alger Head Start Score: 80%

    Alger Head Start is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.hs4kc.org/locations/alger/.

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

  6. #6 — Head Start for Kent County Score: 80%

    Head Start for Kent County is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.hs4kc.org/locations/sylvan/.

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

  7. #7 — Little Sparrows Preschool Score: 80%

    Little Sparrows Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: https://www.latchkeychurch.org/our-pre-school.

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

  8. #8 — Henry Head Start Score: 80%

    Henry Head Start is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.hs4kc.org/locations/henry/.

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

  9. #9 — Little Steps Preschool Score: 77%

    Little Steps Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.secomministries.org/education.html.

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

  10. #10 — Rainbow Child Care Center Score: 77%

    Rainbow Child Care Center is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, social service organizations, campus building. Website: http://www.rainbowccc.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Social service organizations, Campus building. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kingdom Care Early Learning Center Score: 71%

    Kingdom Care Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, church cathedral. Website: http://www.iamkingdomcare.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Sylvan Head Start for Kent County Score: 71%

    Sylvan Head Start for Kent County is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://hs4kc.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Great Start KISD Score: 71%

    Great Start KISD is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, education, school. Website: http://www.kentisd.org/instructional-services/early-childhood/great-start-readiness-preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Education, School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Eastminster Preschool Score: 69%

    Eastminster Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.eastvillagepreschool.org/.

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

  15. #15 — STEAM Creative Scholars Preschool Score: 69%

    STEAM Creative Scholars Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://wonderschool.com/ref/15649.

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

  16. #16 — Grace Preschool Score: 69%

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.GracePreschoolGR.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Children's Workshop Score: 69%

    Children's Workshop is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrensworkshopgr.org/.

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

  18. #18 — AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool-Central Services Score: 60%

    AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool-Central Services is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, corporate office, school, education. Website: http://www.appletreekids.cc/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, Corporate office, School, Education, Private establishments and corporates. View full profile →

  19. #19 — ridgemoor park Score: 60%

    ridgemoor park is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.grps.org/ridgemoorpark.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Gilden Woods Breton Village Score: 57%

    Gilden Woods Breton Village is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.gildenwoods.com/0674/.

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

  21. #21 — Great Heights Preschool Score: 49%

    Great Heights Preschool is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Huron Potawatomi Head Start Score: 37%

    Huron Potawatomi Head Start is a childcare center in Grand Rapids, MI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Grand Rapids?
Mayflower Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids?
Childcare costs in Grand Rapids 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.