Home daycares in Alma, MI
15 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,138 a month · 3 with Google ratings
A home daycare, also called family child care, is run by a licensed or registered provider in their own home. Groups are small and mixed-age, and hours are often more flexible than a center. States cap the number of children by the ages in care. Home addresses are private residences, so this directory shows the ZIP code only.
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Licensed home daycares in Alma
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Vedrode Group Home (7-12) | 48801 | DG290392450 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Brittany Brecht Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290415740 | 27 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Carmen Sommerville Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290315874 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Christi Mead Group Home (7-12) | 48801 | DG290310420 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Dana Mannausau Group Home (7-12) | 48801 | DG290079601 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Evelyn Bradley Group Home (7-12) | 48801 | DG290403225 | 38 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Karol Jean DeGroft Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290281212 | 57 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Laurie Godley Group Home (7-12) | 48801 | DG290274337 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lisa Jean Mannausau Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290372791 | 45 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nichole Adkins Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290362658 | 37 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Patricia Hudecz Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF290031644 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Paula Seeley Family Home (1-6) | 48801 | DF294015024 | 68 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Alma: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Alma?
Alma has 19 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 4 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 15 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Michigan?
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Michigan. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Alma?
4 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,138 a month, and $1,560 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Alma?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
Source: Child Care layer, State of Michigan GIS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.