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Licensed Daycare in Standish, Michigan

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

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 Standish 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 Standish typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Standish?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Standish

ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Standish 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

48658 6

Program types in Standish

Montessori School

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

All Standish licensed centers

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Standish

Preschool (2-5) Cap 101

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Standish, Michigan?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Standish, 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 Standish?

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 Standish 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 Standish typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Standish?

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 Standish 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.