Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Waterford, MI

Our top licensed picks in Waterford — 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 Waterford, 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

Detroit Stepping Stones #212

Waterford, MI · 48329

Family Daycare Capacity 116 0 months - 5 years
2

Flint Little Scholars #88

Waterford, MI · 48328

Family Daycare Capacity 115 0 months - 5 years
3

Warren Playhouse Academy #300

Waterford, MI · 48327

Before & After School Care Capacity 110 3 years - 5 years
4

Active Kids Warren #299

Waterford, MI · 48329

Head Start Capacity 108 2 years - 12 years
5

Sterling Heights Learning Center

Waterford, MI · 48328

Infant Care Capacity 104 5 years - 12 years
6

First Steps Flint #87

Waterford, MI · 48327

Child Care Center Capacity 91 0 months - 12 months
7

First Steps Detroit #213

Waterford, MI · 48327

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 90 6 weeks - 5 years
8

Westland Playhouse Academy #174

Waterford, MI · 48327

Preschool Capacity 88 2 years - 5 years
9

Westland Learning Center #175

Waterford, MI · 48328

Head Start Capacity 79 2 years - 12 years
10

Detroit Little Scholars #214

Waterford, MI · 48328

Preschool Capacity 51 2 years - 5 years

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