Question 1

What types of childcare facilities are listed?

Accepted Answer

Three types of licensed childcare appear here: day care centers (larger facilities with multiple staff), day care homes (small home-based care for up to 12 children), and group day care homes (home-based care for up to 16 children with an assistant). All are licensed and inspected by the state.

Question 2

How are childcare facilities licensed and inspected?

Accepted Answer

Each state's licensing agency inspects and licenses childcare facilities. Inspections cover health and safety standards, staff qualifications, child-to-staff ratios, and facility conditions. Inspection reports are public record.

Question 3

Why does this page show providers outside my town?

Accepted Answer

The search includes providers within a 10-mile radius because many families use childcare near their workplace or along their commute, not just in their home town. You can filter by distance to focus on closer options.

Provider▲▼	Type▲▼	Distance▲	Capacity▲▼	Ages	Phone	License▲▼
Frankfort Elementary Preschool 613 Leelanau Ave, Frankfort	Home	1 mi	74	—	—	Licensed
First Steps Childcare Center 221 Park Ave, Frankfort	Center	1.2 mi	19	—	—	Licensed
Seeds - Crystal Lake Elementary 7048 Severance St, Benzonia	Home	6.7 mi	80	—	—	Licensed
Crystal Lake Cooperative Preschool 7048 Severance St, Benzonia	Center	6.8 mi	21	—	—	Licensed
Home 7185 Traverse Ave, Benzonia	Home	6.9 mi	6	—	—	Licensed
Dawn Jacobson 8929 Homestead Rd, Benzonia	Group Home	8.6 mi	7	—	—	Licensed
Seeds - Benzie Central Ms 9300 Homestead Rd, Benzonia	Center	8.9 mi	50	—	—	Licensed

Elberta, MI

Elberta Childcare Providers