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Best Church Daycare in St Johns, MI

Compare 1 church daycare in St Johns. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St Johns, Michigan at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
2

St Johns offers 1 licensed church daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.9/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 48879 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Johns

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.

  1. 1
    St. Peter Lutheran Church Preschool
    4.53 score
    4.8(10)

    8990 Church Rd, St Johns, MI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    St. Peter Lutheran School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Christian environment, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong academic preparation. One negative review mentions that newcomers to the congregation felt treated as outsiders by existing members and their families.

    Small class sizes with individualized attentionChristian/faith-centered educationcaring and skilled teachersstrong academics

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in St Johns

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Johns, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

St Johns zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
488799
4.9
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Johns (8–134 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Johns based on parent reviews

St. Peter Lutheran Church Preschool

4.8(10)

8990 Church Rd, St Johns, MI

St. Peter Lutheran School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Christian environment, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong academic preparation. One negative review mentions that newcomers to the congregation felt treated as outsiders by existing members and their families.

Small class sizes with individualized attentionChristian/faith-centered educationcaring and skilled teachers

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Daycare types in St Johns

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Church Daycare in St Johns, Michigan

There are 1 church daycare in St Johns, Michigan, making up 11% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 St Johns have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in St Johns

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St. Peter Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Peter Lutheran School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Christian environment, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong academic preparation. One negative review mentions that newcomers to the congregation felt treated as outsiders by existing members and their families.

Small class sizes with individualized attentionChristian/faith-centered educationcaring and skilled teachers
Address
8990 Church Rd, St Johns, MI
Phone
(989) 224-3178

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in St Johns, Michigan, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in St Johns have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St Johns, 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
St Johns offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 St Johns for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Johns 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.