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Licensed Daycare in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Farmington Hills?

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 Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Farmington Hills?

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 .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Farmington Hills

ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Farmington Hills 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

48336 4 48335 4 48334 4 48331 4

Program types in Farmington Hills

Montessori School

3 centers

Before & After School Care

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

Head Start Center

2 centers

All Farmington Hills licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Detroit #216

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 105

A Preschool

ABC Academy Flint #90

Farmington Hills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 95

D Head Start

Detroit Creative Kids #215

Farmington Hills

2 years - 12 years Cap 80

D Montessori

Detroit Golden Gate Daycare #218

Farmington Hills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 56

D Infant Care

Detroit Precious Moments #217

Farmington Hills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52

F Group Care

Flint Creative Kids #89

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 61

F Before/After School

Flint Golden Gate Daycare #92

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 60

F Head Start

Flint Precious Moments #91

Farmington Hills

2 years - 12 years Cap 71

S Group Care

Sterling Heights Bright Futures Daycare #5

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 19

S Montessori

Sterling Heights Childcare Academy #2

Farmington Hills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 48

S Licensed Center

Sterling Heights Little Stars Daycare #3

Farmington Hills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 22

S Family Daycare

Sterling Heights Rainbow Learning Center #4

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 38

W Licensed Center

Westland Bright Futures Daycare #179

Farmington Hills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 101

W Before/After School

Westland Childcare Academy #176

Farmington Hills

School Age (5+) Cap 49

W Infant Care

Westland Little Stars Daycare #177

Farmington Hills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Farmington Hills, Michigan?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills?

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 Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Farmington Hills?

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 Farmington Hills 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.