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Licensed Daycare in Douglas, Michigan

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Douglas?

Statewide averages in Michigan run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Douglas daycares?

All licensed Michigan centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Douglas typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Douglas?

Michigan families can apply for Child Development and Care (CDC) Program (intake: (866) 990-3227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Douglas

ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Douglas vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Michigan families may also qualify for Child Development and Care (CDC) Program (intake: (866) 990-3227).

Full Michigan licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:4
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 60 kids

ZIP codes covered

49406 4

Program types in Douglas

Preschool Program

1 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Douglas licensed centers

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A Before/After School

Ann Arbor Golden Gate Daycare #188

Douglas

School Age (5+) Cap 68

D Licensed Center

Dearborn Bright Futures Daycare #275

Douglas

Infants & Toddlers Cap 119

F Preschool

Farmington Hills Golden Gate Daycare #62

Douglas

Preschool (2-5) Cap 29

G Group Care

Grand Rapids Bright Futures Daycare #101

Douglas

School Age (5+) Cap 27

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Douglas, Michigan?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Douglas, Michigan, sourced from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Douglas?

Statewide averages in Michigan run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Douglas daycares?

All licensed Michigan centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Douglas typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Douglas?

Michigan families can apply for Child Development and Care (CDC) Program (intake: (866) 990-3227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Douglas daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.