Daycare centers in Sterling Heights, MI
41 licensed programs · median published tuition $888 a month · 16 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
Havel El Child Care Center
Holden Elementary Latchkey/World of Fours
Jefferson Elem. Latchkey
KinderCare Learning Center #808
Messmore Child Care Program
Noor International Academy
Oakbrook El Child Care Center
Parkway Christian Preschool
Rose Kidd Elementary
Schuchard Child Care
Schwarzkoff
Childcare in Sterling Heights: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights has 73 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 41 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 32 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 Sterling Heights?
4 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $888 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 Sterling Heights?
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.
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.