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Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool
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Daycares and preschools in Petoskey, MI
17 licensed programs · 1 with Google ratings
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Children's Learning Center
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Compass
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Concord Academy Petoskey
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Little Northmen Preschool
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Little Roots Childcare
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NMCAA Preschool - Petoskey
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NMCAA Preschool-Ottawa
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North Central Michigan College Early Learning Center
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Northern Mich Comm Child Dev Ctr
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Petoskey Montessori
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St Francis Pre K Child Care
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Zion Lutheran Preschool
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Licensed home daycares in Petoskey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea's Childcare Family Home (1-6) | 49770 | DF240406491 | 82 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kathleen Scarbrough Family Home (1-6) | 49770 | DF240273880 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Little Minnows Family Home (1-6) | 49770 | DF240408436 | 72 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sherry Loar-Trudell Group Home (7-12) | 49770 | DG240247103 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Petoskey: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Petoskey?
Petoskey has 17 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 13 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 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 Petoskey?
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.