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Best Daycare Centers in Bad Axe, MI

Compare 7 daycare centers in Bad Axe. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bad Axe, Michigan at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Bad Axe offers 7 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.83/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48413 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bad Axe

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Our Savior Preschool
    4.49 score
    4.8(8)

    123 W Irwin St, Bad Axe, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Our Savior Preschool is a Lutheran religious facility in Bad Axe, Michigan with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise it as a caring, welcoming community with a wonderful pastor and nice facilities. The facility appears to serve both as a church and preschool with strong family connections.

    caring communityvibrant environmentwonderful pastornice building

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Bad Axe

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bad Axe, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.83avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bad Axe zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
484137
4.83
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bad Axe (10–162 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bad Axe based on parent reviews

Our Savior Preschool

4.8(8)

123 W Irwin St, Bad Axe, MI

Our Savior Preschool is a Lutheran religious facility in Bad Axe, Michigan with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise it as a caring, welcoming community with a wonderful pastor and nice facilities. The facility appears to serve both as a church and preschool with strong family connections.

caring communityvibrant environmentwonderful pastor

Early Years Preschool & Childcare Center

5(2)

602 North Pt. Crescent St, Bad Axe, MI

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and positive interactions with their children, describing them as great and integral to their family's support system. One reviewer specifically notes how wonderful the staff are with their daughter, expressing deep appreciation for the team's involvement in raising their children.

Staff qualitypositive child interactionssupportive community feel

Sonshine Kids Daycare - Bad Axe

4.5(1)

309 N Outer Drive, Bad Axe, MI

One parent describes SONSHINE KIDS DAYCARE as a clean facility offering many activities in a location close to public schools. The reviewer highlights the wonderful staff and recommends the center for enrollment.

clean environmentwonderful stafflots of activities

Huron Learning Center

5

1299 S Thomas, Bad Axe, MI

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Daycare types in Bad Axe

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Bad Axe, Michigan

There are 7 daycare centers in Bad Axe, Michigan. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bad Axe have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Bad Axe, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Bad Axe

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Early Years Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and positive interactions with their children, describing them as great and integral to their family's support system. One reviewer specifically notes how wonderful the staff are with their daughter, expressing deep appreciation for the team's involvement in raising their children.

Staff qualitypositive child interactionssupportive community feel
Address
602 North Pt. Crescent St, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-2383
Huron Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1299 S Thomas, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-9274
Our Savior Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Our Savior Preschool is a Lutheran religious facility in Bad Axe, Michigan with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise it as a caring, welcoming community with a wonderful pastor and nice facilities. The facility appears to serve both as a church and preschool with strong family connections.

caring communityvibrant environmentwonderful pastor
Address
123 W Irwin St, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-7642
Sonshine Kids Daycare - Bad Axe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent describes SONSHINE KIDS DAYCARE as a clean facility offering many activities in a location close to public schools. The reviewer highlights the wonderful staff and recommends the center for enrollment.

clean environmentwonderful stafflots of activities
Address
309 N Outer Drive, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-8600
Bad Axe Elementary Ecc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
404 Cemetery Road, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-2736
Kids World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1160 S. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-9284
Adams School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4151 Section Line Road, Bad Axe, MI
Phone
(989) 269-8944

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Bad Axe, Michigan. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bad Axe have an average Google rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bad Axe, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bad Axe offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bad Axe for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bad Axe must be licensed by Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.