Licensed Daycare in Traverse City, Michigan
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Traverse City
ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Traverse City 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 overviewQuick 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
- 72 kids
Program types in Traverse City
All Traverse City licensed centers
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Traverse City
Grand Rapids Little Angels #217
Traverse City
Lansing KinderCare #4
Traverse City
Livonia Little Angels #91
Traverse City
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Search 4 Licensed Centers in Traverse City
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