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Kid's Kastle Early Learning Center
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Daycares and preschools in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
21 licensed programs · median published tuition $698 a month · 1 with Google ratings
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Algonquin Head Start
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First Years Infant Toddler Center
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Lake Superior Academy
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Little Lambs Early Childhood Center
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Sault Cooperative Preschool
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Sault Head Start
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Soo Township Elementary - GSRP
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Superior Start- The School Readiness Center
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Licensed home daycares in Sault Ste. Marie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Benoit Family Home (1-6) | 49783 | DF170086544 | 20 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bonnie Johnston Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170394223 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Diane Vanluven Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170060073 | 40 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Growing U.P. Childcare Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170415121 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jena Maleport Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170379135 | 120 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jenna's First Steps Daycare Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170310443 | 104 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kali Hill Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170338749 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kinders Hollow Family Home (1-6) | 49783 | DF174012633 | 20 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Patricia Perron Family Home (1-6) | 49783 | DF170064133 | 75 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| SuSu's Daycare Family Home (1-6) | 49783 | DF170377812 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Thompson, Karalyn Family Home (1-6) | 49783 | DF174014661 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Valery Esson Group Home (7-12) | 49783 | DG170094307 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Sault Ste. Marie: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie has 21 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 9 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 12 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
8 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $698 a month. 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
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.