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Tri County Head Start Dowagiac
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Daycares and preschools in Dowagiac, MI
14 licensed programs · 1 with Google ratings
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Justus Gage Elementary GSRP
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Lighthouse Christian Child Care
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Patrick Hamilton Elementary GSRP & SB
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Licensed home daycares in Dowagiac
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bear Day Care Family Home (1-6) | 49047 | DF140287469 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cooper's Care Family Home (1-6) | 49047 | DF144036153 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Denise L Muha Group Home (7-12) | 49047 | DG140066191 | 52 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Elvia Galvan Group Home (7-12) | 49047 | DG140294084 | 120 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jennifer Weller Family Home (1-6) | 49047 | DF140280172 | 99 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mama's House Family Home (1-6) | 49047 | DF140415298 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Phyliss Bannow Family Home (1-6) | 49047 | DF140272920 | 158 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stephanie Sparks Group Home (7-12) | 49047 | DG140285829 | 100 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Wade Laura Group Home (7-12) | 49047 | DG140255187 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Dowagiac: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac has 14 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 5 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 9 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 Dowagiac?
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.
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Source: Child Care layer, State of Michigan GIS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.