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Knudsen Elementary
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Daycares and preschools in Waterford, MI
42 licensed programs · median published tuition $698 a month · 17 with Google ratings
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Little House Academy
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Lue Lue's Babies Childcare
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Momentum Academy
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Our Lady Of The Lakes
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Peach Tree Childcare Center LLC
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Riverside Child Care
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Schoolcraft Child Care
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Smart Start Development and Learning Center
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Waterford Montessori Academy Elizabeth Lake Campus
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Circle Time Childcare and Preschool (6369 Williams Lake Rd)
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Licensed home daycares in Waterford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Legel Group Home (7-12) | 48327 | DG630309132 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Close to Home Childcare Family Home (1-6) | 48327 | DF630388446 | 32 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Emily Street Group Home (7-12) | 48327 | DG630411862 | 43 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jill Beyer Group Home (7-12) | 48329 | DG630087236 | 105 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Madrian Stenquist Group Home (7-12) | 48329 | DG630305469 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Perkins, Susan Family Home (1-6) | 48328 | DF630376238 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Teri L. Ward Group Home (7-12) | 48329 | DG630309410 | 36 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Waterford: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Waterford?
Waterford has 42 licensed programs on the Michigan register: 34 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 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 Waterford?
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 Waterford?
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.