Daycares and preschools in Howell, MI
36 licensed programs · median published tuition $888 a month · 12 with Google ratings
Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Child Development Center, Howell
Love, Learn & Laughter Montessori and Child Care
Crossroads Learning Center
Follow the Child Montessori
The Learning Tree Child Care Center- Howell

Gilden Woods Howell
The Little Red Schoolhouse (5202 E Highland Rd)
Little Munchkins Daycare - Howell
Learning Ladder

Howell KinderCare
Charyl Stockwell Academy
Hartland Head Start
Howell Recreation Preschool
Hutchings Kids Kare
LESA Early Childhood Programs
Little Highlander's Learning Center
Monarch Montessori LLC
Saint Joseph Preschool & Latch Key
The Little Red Schoolhouse (603 Hutson St)
Three Fires Elementary Kids Kare
Walnut Ridge Childcare
Little Country Kids Childcare and Preschool
Licensed home daycares in Howell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Jean White Family Home (1-6) | 48843 | DF470042360 | 20 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Colleen Orr Family Home (1-6) | 48855 | DF474028239 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Constance Kallis Family Home (1-6) | 48855 | DF470097156 | 64 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Judith Rutkowski Family Home (1-6) | 48855 | DF474023800 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Karrie Shirkey Family Home (1-6) | 48843 | DF470336619 | 130 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Michelle Balog Group Home (7-12) | 48855 | DG470411257 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Monica Donovan Group Home (7-12) | 48843 | DG470252092 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mrs. Karen's Pumpkin Patch Group Home (7-12) | 48843 | DG470402208 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Rebecca Tilson Family Home (1-6) | 48855 | DF470387137 | 99 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sarah Tufnell Family Home (1-6) | 48843 | DF470362521 | 172 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Scribbles and Giggles Family Home (1-6) | 48843 | DF470284847 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stephanie Smith Group Home (7-12) | 48843 | DG470274455 | 37 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Zina M. Pettit Group Home (7-12) | 48843 | DG470297186 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Howell: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Howell?
Howell has 36 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 21 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 Howell?
13 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $888 a month, and $1,192 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 Howell?
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.