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Northern Explorers Child Development Center

5475 US 31 S, Charlevoix, MI 49720
licensed capacity
172
open each week
5 days

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About Northern Explorers Child Development Center

Northern Explorers Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlevoix, Michigan. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children.

It is open Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
172 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity172 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Northern Explorers Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Northern Explorers Child Development 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
172 children
License number
#DC150394000
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 Northern Explorers Child Development Center

Is Northern Explorers Child Development Center licensed?

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

Does Northern Explorers Child Development 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 Northern Explorers Child Development Center care for?

172, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Northern Explorers Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northern Explorers Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (231) 675-2285 to ask.

What is Northern Explorers Child Development Center's phone number?

(231) 675-2285.

Where is Northern Explorers Child Development Center?

5475 US 31 S, Charlevoix, MI 49720. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Mary Pre K, 3 miles away.

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