Ferris State University Early Learning Center
Early learning and care connected with Ferris State University. Ask directly about community eligibility, ages, schedule and waitlist.
Program information ↗Child Care & Preschool
Need care you can feel good about? Start with licensed providers, then compare openings, schedule, safety, fit and cost.
Local early-childhood starting points
Begin with these public and institution-based programs, or use the official search above to find licensed centers and home providers.
Huntey’s Clubhouse
Licensed early learning and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The Big Rapids program lists care from six weeks through age 12. Ask about openings, schedules, transportation, rates and assistance acceptance.
Big Rapids program and tour information ↗Big Rapids Public Schools Early Childhood
Eastwood is the district's early-elementary hub. Use the district and MOISD preschool contacts to confirm GSRP or other preschool options.
Eastwood Elementary ↗MOISD Early On Playgroup at Hillcrest
A caregiver-and-child playgroup with stories, arts and crafts, games, music, movement and sensory activities at Hillcrest Early Childhood Center, 501 W. Bridge Street. Recent sessions have been advertised from 10–11:30 a.m., but the weekday can change. Confirm the next session before going.
Together2THRIVE updates ↗ · Call MOISD: 231-592-9605MOISD Preschool Programs
Entry point for Great Start Readiness Program and other early-childhood options across local districts. Eligibility and placement vary.
MOISD preschool information ↗Early On Michigan through MOISD
Developmental support and service coordination for eligible infants and toddlers; families may request an evaluation.
Early-childhood services ↗Chippewa Hills preschool contacts
Ask the district and MOISD which elementary location serves your address and whether transportation is available.
Chippewa Hills district ↗Morley Stanwood early-childhood contacts
Confirm current district preschool offerings, application process and location through the district and MOISD.
Morley Stanwood district ↗How to check whether care is a good fit
Verify the license.
Confirm status, capacity, license type and recent inspection findings in the official search.
Confirm status, capacity, license type and recent inspection findings in the official search.
Visit while children are present.
Notice supervision, staff warmth, noise, cleanliness and whether children are actively engaged.
Notice supervision, staff warmth, noise, cleanliness and whether children are actively engaged.
Ask about staffing.
Turnover, ratios, background checks, CPR/first aid and who covers breaks all matter.
Turnover, ratios, background checks, CPR/first aid and who covers breaks all matter.
Review safety plans.
Ask about sleep, allergies, medication, pickup authorization, outdoor play and emergency procedures.
Ask about sleep, allergies, medication, pickup authorization, outdoor play and emergency procedures.
Understand the full price.
Confirm registration, deposits, meals, late pickup, closure days, vacation rules and subsidy acceptance.
Confirm registration, deposits, meals, late pickup, closure days, vacation rules and subsidy acceptance.
Check communication.
Ask how injuries, behavior concerns, daily routines and developmental progress are shared.
Ask how injuries, behavior concerns, daily routines and developmental progress are shared.
Help paying for care
Michigan Child Development and Care
State assistance may help eligible working, studying or otherwise qualifying families pay for care.
Program and eligibility information ↗Free PreK for All
Michigan's GSRP and Head Start search helps families find no-cost preschool options for eligible children.
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