Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Pontiac, MI

Our top licensed picks in Pontiac — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing. 12 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 12 licensed centers in Pontiac, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Jumping Jacks Flint #95

Pontiac, MI · 48342

Child Care Center Capacity 110 0 months - 12 months
2

Sterling Heights Kids First Academy #7

Pontiac, MI · 48341

Head Start Capacity 102 2 years - 12 years
3

Westland Kids First Academy #181

Pontiac, MI · 48341

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 91 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Kids R Us Detroit #219

Pontiac, MI · 48340

Child Care Center Capacity 80 0 months - 12 months
5

Westland Sunshine Daycare #182

Pontiac, MI · 48342

Preschool Capacity 60 2 years - 5 years
6

Detroit Learning Tree #220

Pontiac, MI · 48341

Family Daycare Capacity 52 0 months - 5 years
7

Flint Learning Tree #94

Pontiac, MI · 48341

Montessori Capacity 31 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Jumping Jacks Detroit #221

Pontiac, MI · 48342

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 26 6 weeks - 5 years
9

Kids R Us Flint #93

Pontiac, MI · 48340

Infant Care Capacity 21 5 years - 12 years
10

Sterling Heights Sunshine Daycare #8

Pontiac, MI · 48342

Before & After School Care Capacity 18 3 years - 5 years

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