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Central Day Care Center

4100 Barnes Road, Traverse City, MI 496843.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$60

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About Central Day Care Center

Central Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Traverse City, Michigan. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $60 to $370.

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative curriculum
Class sizePreschool (Raccoons) can hold up to sixteen children
Daily lifePotty training: Toilet training taught as a self-help skill
DiscountsSibling discount $25.00 per child per week (5 days), $20.00 (4 days)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Day Care Center lists weekly tuition from $60 to $370.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 years and older, 2 days enrolled$120
3 years and older, 3 days enrolled$177
3 years and older, 4 days enrolled$236
3 years and older, 5 days enrolled$280
Birth up to 3 years old, 2 days enrolled$160
Birth up to 3 years old, 3 days enrolled$234
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Birth up to 3 years old, 5 days enrolled$370
GSRP Before/After Care – $60 per week$60
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Central Day Care Center

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
75 children
License number
#DC280315162
See the state's record

Inspections

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Michigan publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Central Day Care Center

Is Central Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Central Day Care Center have inspection violations?

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Central Day Care Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Central Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Day Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $60 to $370, as it lists it.

What is Central Day Care Center's phone number?

(231) 947-6131.

Where is Central Day Care Center?

4100 Barnes Road, Traverse City, MI 49684. The nearest other daycare we list is TCAPS Montessori, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau (license).