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Kalamazoo Country Day
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Daycares and preschools in Portage, MI
63 licensed programs · 19 with Google ratings
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Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool
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Lake Center YMCA Prime Time
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Little Tykes Valleywood
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Moorsbridge YMCA Prime Time
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Mrs. O.'s Preschool
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Portage Head Start
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Portage Schools GSRP
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Portage YMCA Early Learning and Summer Camp
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Woodland YMCA Prime Time
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YMCA Early Learning and Summer Camp at PCEC
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YMCA Woodland at Haverhill
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YMCA at Haverhill
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KidFit Daycare
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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Christian Learning Center & Preschool (5904 S 12th St)
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Licensed home daycares in Portage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Child Care Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390416493 | 20 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Aunt Denise's Kids Kare Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390400720 | 150 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Caranna, Jennifer Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390097368 | 160 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Casey Hiltz Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390378870 | 70 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Clever Cubs Childcare Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF390397684 | 99 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cottontail Childcare Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF394026320 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Friendship Crns Group Home (7-12) | 49002 | DG390061202 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Grupe, Linda Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF390065222 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Hartman, Christine Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390266854 | 72 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Heather Benedict Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF390259283 | 80 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jill Oakes-Schaaf Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390251503 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Joyce Annette McClish Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390247423 | 16 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Joyful Explorers Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF394030839 | 40 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Julie Dunlap Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF394035371 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Julie Hensley Group Home (7-12) | 49024 | DG390061219 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Luv, Laugh & Learn Childcare Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF390388836 | 38 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Madison’s childcare Group Home (7-12) | 49024 | DG394013809 | 156 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Michelle Derrick Family Home (1-6) | 49002 | DF390318261 | 113 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ms. Heather's Friends Daycare Group Home (7-12) | 49002 | DG390344263 | 89 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nature's Play School Group Home (7-12) | 49024 | DG390403467 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Rekha Care Family Home (1-6) | 49024 | DF390407058 | 168 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Snowflake Learning Village Group Home (7-12) | 49002 | DG390382150 | 52 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tamara Boonstra Group Home (7-12) | 49002 | DG390273466 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tracy Brown Group Home (7-12) | 49024 | DG390268643 | 50 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Portage: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Portage?
Portage has 63 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 36 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 27 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 Portage?
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.