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Licensed Daycare in Flint, Michigan

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

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 Flint 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 Flint typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Flint?

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 .

16 licensed daycares in Flint, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Michigan licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Michigan avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Flint

ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Flint 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: 61 kids

ZIP codes covered

48507 9 48505 4 48504 4 48503 4 48502 4 48532 1

Program types in Flint

Before & After School Care

2 centers

Montessori

1 centers

All Flint licensed centers

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D Before/After School

Detroit Learning Tree #304

Flint

School Age (5+) Cap 30

D Licensed Center

Detroit Panda Kids Academy #307

Flint

Infants & Toddlers Cap 62

F Preschool

Flint Learning Tree #178

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 88

F Infant Care

Flint Panda Kids Academy #181

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 56

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Detroit #305

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 69

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Flint #179

Flint

2 years - 12 years Cap 38

L Group Care

Little Genius Detroit #309

Flint

School Age (5+) Cap 84

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Flint #183

Flint

Infants & Toddlers Cap 96

S Before/After School

Sterling Heights Bright Beginnings #96

Flint

School Age (5+) Cap 66

S Preschool

Sterling Heights Early Learning Center #94

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 57

S Licensed Center

Sterling Heights Kids First Academy #91

Flint

Infants & Toddlers Cap 94

S Family Daycare

Sterling Heights Sunshine Daycare #92

Flint

School Age (5+) Cap 39

W Preschool

Westland Bright Beginnings #270

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 48

W Family Daycare

Westland Early Learning Center #268

Flint

School Age (5+) Cap 81

W Infant Care

Westland Kids First Academy #265

Flint

Preschool (2-5) Cap 48

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Flint, Michigan?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Flint, 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 Flint?

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 Flint 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 Flint typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Flint?

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 Flint 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.