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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.

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Licensed Daycare & Childcare in Dowagiac, MI

CSASouth Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka MSASouth Bend-Mishawaka#3/14 Population

27 licensed providers within 10 mi · 14 in town · 782 total capacity

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Provider▲▼	Type▲▼	Distance▲	Capacity▲▼	Ages	Phone	License▲▼
In Town (14)
Stephanie Sparks 103 Henry St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	14	—	—	Licensed
Wade Laura 115 Henry St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	14	—	—	Licensed
Patrick Hamilton Elementary Gsrp & Sb 614 Spruce St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	54	—	—	Licensed
Dowagiac Center 203 S Paul St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	40	—	—	Licensed
Denise L. Muha 110 Hill St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	14	—	—	Licensed
Justus Gage Elementary Gsrp 301 Oak St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	36	—	—	Licensed
St John'S Child Care & Learning Center 603 Mccleary St, Dowagiac	Home	In town	140	—	—	Licensed
Baby Bear Day Care 28743 Middle Crossing St, Dowagiac	Center	In town	7	—	—	Licensed
Phyliss Bannow 29576 M-62 W, Dowagiac	Center	In town	6	—	—	Licensed
Smc Gsrp/Hs 58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac	Center	In town	20	—	—	Licensed
Lighthouse Christian Child Care 30402 M-62, Dowagiac	Center	In town	50	—	—	Licensed
Jennifer Weller 54580 California Rd, Dowagiac	Home	In town	7	—	—	Licensed
Elvia Galvan 58743 Edwards Rd, Dowagiac	Center	In town	12	—	—	Licensed
Mama'S House 51244 Bakeman Rd, Dowagiac	Center	In town	6	—	—	Licensed
Nearby (13)
Open Arms Child Development Center 305 W State St, Cassopolis	Center	7 mi	45	—	—	Licensed
Marilyn Hayford 211 N 1St St, Cassopolis	Group Home	7.3 mi	12	—	—	Licensed
Cassopolis Head Start 725 Center St, Cassopolis	Center	7.4 mi	32	—	—	Licensed
Sam Adams Elementary Gsrp & Sb 114 Depot St, Cassopolis	Center	7.4 mi	54	—	—	Licensed
Sam Adam'S Elementary 114 Depot St, Cassopolis	Center	7.5 mi	44	—	—	Licensed
Lesley Steensma 22323 Forest Ave, Cassopolis	Center	8.1 mi	6	—	—	Licensed
Keeler Migrant Head Start 89210 County Road 687, Hartford	Home	8.2 mi	100	—	—	Licensed
Melody Wright 57777 Gards Prairie Rd, Cassopolis	Center	8.4 mi	12	—	—	Licensed
Sister Lakes Elementary Gsrp 68079 M 152, Benton Harbor	Center	8.5 mi	18	—	—	Licensed
Alivia Mitchell 3153 Detroit Rd, Niles	Center	9 mi	7	—	—	Licensed
Baker'S Acres Daycare 7531 Naomi Rd, Eau Claire	Group Home	9.4 mi	12	—	—	Licensed
Aunt Tina'S 6503 Keigley St, Eau Claire	Center	9.6 mi	6	—	—	Licensed
Naielly'S Day Care 6740 Old Pipestone Rd, Eau Claire	Center	9.7 mi	14	—	—	Licensed