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Central Day Care Center

Daycare center in Traverse City, MI. 4100 Barnes Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

3.9 (11 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (231) 947-6131Visit website
AgesNot listed
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Tuition from$1,213 a month
Licensed capacity75 children
LicenceActive
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Central Day Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Traverse City, Michigan. It is licensed for 75 children.

Central Day Care Center provides play-based early childhood education and care for children from infancy through school age.

The program follows a play-based approach.

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Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Infant$1,603"Age: Birth up to 3 years old 5 days enrolled $370.00 per week"
Toddler$1,603"Age: Birth up to 3 years old 5 days enrolled $370.00 per week"
Preschool$1,213"Age: 3 years and older 5 days enrolled $280.00 per week"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · DC280315162
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity75 children
Source: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Michigan publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

We have been so happy with our experience at Central Daycare Center. The teachers are wonderful, caring, and attentive to the children. The director Lindsay has a huge heart and passion for helping families and the assistant director Jackie is so welcoming and supportive. The whole staff take the time to get to know families and you can tell they enjoy connecting at family events. We didn’t know much about CDCC when…

Meghan Arbury · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

My daughter has attended CDCC since 2021, when she was a year old. This week is her last week before she moves on to kindergarten. Over the past four years we were very happy with CDCC. Our daughter was always cared for, and she was happy with her school. We witnessed so many great changes over the past few years that has made tremendous improvements for the kids. We can’t thank the teachers and staff enough for…

Frank Wolfe · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

This is a bit of a drive for us, but so worth it, and I know our daughter is in great hands! Was very impressed from the start with the Director, Lindsay. She is absolutely on it and is a great communicator. And it looks like she has really turned this place around since she has been there. We absolutely love Ms. Emily. I highly recommend Central Day Care.

Brittany Newland · 5/5 on Google · 12 months ago

The new director has turned this place around. We briefly had our kids here 18 months ago, then moved them to the YMCA. When YMCA announced they lost their lease, we move our kids back here. It’s been a night and day difference between then and now. The new director is deeply engaged and clearly cares about the success of the school. This seems to have had a massive trickle down effect across the rest of our staff.…

Wesley Harding · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

4100 Barnes Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

Questions about Central Day Care Center

Is Central Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Central Day Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau (licence DC280315162), with a licensed capacity of 75 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Central Day Care Center cost?

Central Day Care Center publishes full-time tuition from $1,213 to $1,603 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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