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Huntey's Clubhouse Big Rapids
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Daycares and preschools in Big Rapids, MI
19 licensed programs · 4 with Google ratings
Home daycare
Swede Hill Daycare
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Carmen's Daycare and Learning Center
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Early Learning Center
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Big Rapids Crossroads ECC
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Devries Day Care Inc
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St Mary Latchkey/Preschool
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St Peter's Lutheran Preschool
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Work Hillcrest Early Childhood Center
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Licensed home daycares in Big Rapids
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 Richards Family Home (1-6) | 49307 | DF540412247 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Crista M. Knight Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540269099 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Dorothy M. Carlton Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540061995 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Fern Fortune-Backus Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540081101 | 160 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mary Lenon Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540297725 | 20 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ms. Kim's Daycare Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540411797 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nancy Holdsworth Family Home (1-6) | 49307 | DF540044904 | 24 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pauline Freiberg Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540379749 | 62 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stacy Lee Manor Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540294061 | 150 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Virginia Folkema Group Home (7-12) | 49307 | DG540377462 | 52 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Big Rapids: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Big Rapids?
Big Rapids has 19 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 8 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 11 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.
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 Big Rapids?
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.
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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 →Source: Child Care layer, State of Michigan GIS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.