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: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Northwest Co-Op Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Alger Head Start Score: 71%

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

  6. #6 — Head Start for Kent County Score: 71%

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

  7. #7 — Little Sparrows Preschool Score: 71%

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

  8. #8 — Henry Head Start Score: 71%

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

  9. #9 — Little Steps Preschool Score: 69%

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

  10. #10 — Rainbow Child Care Center Score: 69%

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

  11. #11 — Kingdom Care Early Learning Center Score: 63%

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

  12. #12 — Sylvan Head Start for Kent County Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Great Start KISD Score: 63%

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

  14. #14 — Eastminster Preschool Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — STEAM Creative Scholars Preschool Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Grace Preschool Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — Children's Workshop Score: 60%

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

  18. #18 — AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool-Central Services Score: 51%

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

  19. #19 — ridgemoor park Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Gilden Woods Breton Village Score: 49%

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

  21. #21 — Great Heights Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Huron Potawatomi Head Start Score: 29%

    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.