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Licensed Daycare in Onekama, Michigan

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

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 Onekama 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 Onekama typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Onekama?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Onekama

ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Onekama 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: 91 kids

ZIP codes covered

49675 4

Program types in Onekama

Montessori School

1 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Onekama licensed centers

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G Montessori

Grand Rapids Sunflower Daycare #210

Onekama

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 31

L Before/After School

Livonia Sunflower Daycare #84

Onekama

School Age (5+) Cap 120

T Group Care

Tiny Tots of Ann Arbor #297

Onekama

School Age (5+) Cap 107

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of Farmington Hills #171

Onekama

Infants & Toddlers Cap 107

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Onekama, Michigan?

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

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 Onekama 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 Onekama typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Onekama?

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 Onekama 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.