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Licensed Daycare in Union City, Michigan

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Union City?

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 Union City 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 Union City typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Union City?

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 .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Union 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 Union 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).

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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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

49094 4

Program types in Union City

Montessori School

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

All Union City licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Dearborn #143

Union City

2 years - 12 years Cap 99

A Infant Care

Active Kids Detroit #569

Union City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 108

A Family Daycare

Ann Arbor Stepping Stones #56

Union City

School Age (5+) Cap 39

T Montessori

Troy Stepping Stones #230

Union City

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Union City, Michigan?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Union City, 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 Union City?

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 Union City 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 Union City typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Union City?

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 Union City 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.