Daycares and preschools in Ithaca, MI
9 licensed programs ·
Ithaca Early Childhood Center
Little Palms Pre-School
Licensed home daycares in Ithaca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Pittman Family Home (1-6) | 48847 | DF290296030 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Hannah Purvis Group Home (7-12) | 48847 | DG290316971 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Julie Smith Family Home (1-6) | 48847 | DF290031779 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kids Corner Daycare Group Home (7-12) | 48847 | DG290387804 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sherry Hayes Family Home (1-6) | 48847 | DF290415362 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Skinner, Lindsay Group Home (7-12) | 48847 | DG290298251 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Ithaca: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Ithaca?
Ithaca has 9 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 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 Ithaca?
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.