Licensed Daycare in Sterling Heights, Michigan
16 licensed daycares in Sterling Heights, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Michigan licensing records.
Sterling Heights listings updated May 2026 from official Michigan records.
Daycare in Sterling Heights: what parents should know
Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare providers in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 19% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Michigan license at indexing time, sourced from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 3 centers in Sterling Heights report infant care (roughly 19% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 2 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Sterling Heights spans 4+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 13% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Sterling Heights providers are approved for approximately 1,110 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Sterling Heights childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Sterling Heights
ChildCare Aware reports the Michigan average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Sterling Heights 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 overviewQuick 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
- 69 kids
Program types in Sterling Heights
Largest licensed centers in Sterling Heights
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Sterling Heights licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Sterling Heights
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programChild Development and Care (CDC) Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 990-3227 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Sterling Heights, Michigan are compiled from official Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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