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Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center

LICENSED
32Elevated Risk

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4.1(48)Yelp(0)
Center

On record in Michigan.

8430 W 9 Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237

Hours
7:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
14 children

Amenities and accessibility

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
DC630393338
License status
LICENSED
License type
Center
Licensed capacity
14 children
Address
8430 W 9 Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
County
Not listed
Phone
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 14 children)

Points to verify

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 48 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • I highly recommend Best Friends Early Childhood Education Center to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and educational environment for their children. Ms. Tori truly cares about every child and goes above and beyond to make sure they feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. The center has a strong focus on early childhood education, learning activities, and child development, and you can tell the staff genuinely love what they do. The environment is clean, welcoming, and very family-oriented. What stands out the most is the personal attention and dedication Ms. Tori gives to the children and families. She has built a place where kids can learn, have fun, and feel at home. It’s clear why so many parents speak highly of the program and trust her with their children. If you’re looking for quality childcare in Oak Park, I definitely recommend Best Friends Child Care!

    Ryan BaileyMay 21, 2026
  • Bestfriends is such a great daycare. This was my first year having any of my kids in daycare and they have put my mind and heart at ease. My two boys love going to school everyday. And I love that they are safe and in good care.

    Ryan HillMay 21, 2026
  • I was so afraid to put my baby in daycare, but they made the transition for my daughter and I so effortless! Everyone is so excited to do their job and they meet your child where they are. Communication is AMAZING. 10/10 highly recommend!

    Remi DouglasMay 8, 2026
  • This school was an extremely lucky find for our family after we were driven from our previous childcare by constantly raising prices - but Best Friends is so much more than just a place with reasonable rates. The kindness and professionalism of all the staff, the quality of education - all of it is top notch, and both of our children have loved coming here.

    Kristin Kniffen StrengMay 8, 2026
  • My son has gone there since around 11 months old. It was difficult to make the transition from his original caregiver, especially for a mom who was anxious about her baby being taken care of. The staff has been wonderful and welcoming. Miss Mickey has been very communicative with me and helpful when needed. My son is excited to go to daycare every day and is happy when I pick him up.

    Samantha JarraitMay 6, 2026
  • PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! Firstly, all these reviews are PAID. Nearly every 5 star review you see was made because she OFFERS A DISCOUNT if you leave her a 5 star review. Tori is no where near professional. My family decided to give this facility a chance REGARDLESS of the money hungry nature of the director. She will charge you for ANYTHING possible I feel bad for her employees. I’ve witnessed the way she speaks to them and it is completely unacceptable. I don’t even feel comfortable accompanying my family when they are coming to pick up the child. Please spare your money and time! We are currently in the process of finding a new business and I’m sure once this review is seen the child will be removed anyways. I’ve had friends with children here who were removed for absolutely ridiculous reasoning AFTER being charged ON DAYS WHERE TORI CANCELLED and her child wasn’t even NEAR the facility. She will charge you for paperwork. She will charge you for speaking your mind. She will charge you for questioning the safety of your child and reliability of her establishment PLEASE BEWARE!! DO NOT CHOOSE THIS BUILDING!! And please… keep the response Tori. Edit Response: I never stated that I personally have a child present in your facility. I have no children of my own, let’s clarify that. If you throughly read my review it states a FAMILY MEMBER. We don’t even share the same last name so surely ma’am, you did not check well enough. Everything you wrote in that response is the same well mannered lies you spoke when the child was being enrolled. We now can see through those lies so please, spare us. Five star reviews are encouraged.. by the offers given. I never claimed you made them mandatory, just stated the fact that there were definite offers to leave a positive review. Please dedicate the time you spent to respond and more towards the GENUINE care of the children in your establishment as well as the employees. You’re a negligent and unprofessional proprietor. Hopefully this will bring light.

    danny pDec 20, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.1 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star37
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star10