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Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool

1497B Bass Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 496853.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$598

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About

About Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool

Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Traverse City, Michigan. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $598 to $1,700.

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.

InfantsSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
0-2.5 Years and 2.5-6 Years (tuition age brackets)
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, twelve months a year”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages0-2.5 Years and 2.5-6 Years (tuition age brackets)
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsTri-Share
Discounts10% sibling discount on the lesser tuition child’s weekly tuition charge
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool lists monthly tuition from $598 to $1,700.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 0-2.5 Years, Fulltime$1,700
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 0-2.5 Years, M/W/F$1,065
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 0-2.5 Years, T/TH$727
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 2.5-6 Years, Fulltime$1,400
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 2.5-6 Years, M/W/F$870
14th Street Monthly Tuition Rates - 2.5-6 Years, T/TH$598
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Bass Lake Monthly Tuition Rates (first listed rate)$1,465
Long Lake Monthly Tuition Rates (first listed rate)$1,625
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
14th Street - 0-2.5 Years, Daily Rate$85
14th Street - 2.5-6 Years, Daily Rate$70
Summer Camp Application Fee$150
non-refundable Enrollment Fee (upon enrollment and each contract year thereafter)$250
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool

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
80 children
License number
#DC280378402
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 Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool

Is Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool licensed?

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

Does Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool 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 Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $598 to $1,700, as it lists it.

What is Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(231) 941-4877.

Where is Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool?

1497B Bass Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49685. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.

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