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Central Day Care Center

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3.9(11)Yelp(0)
Center

On record in Michigan.

4100 Barnes Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
75 children

Amenities and accessibility

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
DC280315162
License status
LICENSED
License type
Center
Licensed capacity
75 children
Address
4100 Barnes Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
County
Not listed
Phone
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 11 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • We have been so happy with our experience at Central Daycare Center. The teachers are wonderful, caring, and attentive to the children. The director Lindsay has a huge heart and passion for helping families and the assistant director Jackie is so welcoming and supportive. The whole staff take the time to get to know families and you can tell they enjoy connecting at family events. We didn’t know much about CDCC when we signed our child up and we were instantly impressed by the love and care our child received. As an educator myself I would definitely recommend CDCC to families looking for childcare in the area!

    Meghan ArburyJan 22, 2026
  • This is a bit of a drive for us, but so worth it, and I know our daughter is in great hands! Was very impressed from the start with the Director, Lindsay. She is absolutely on it and is a great communicator. And it looks like she has really turned this place around since she has been there. We absolutely love Ms. Emily. I highly recommend Central Day Care.

    Brittany NewlandSep 22, 2025
  • My daughter has attended CDCC since 2021, when she was a year old. This week is her last week before she moves on to kindergarten. Over the past four years we were very happy with CDCC. Our daughter was always cared for, and she was happy with her school. We witnessed so many great changes over the past few years that has made tremendous improvements for the kids. We can’t thank the teachers and staff enough for taking care of our child. The teachers were always kind and caring. I also had an amazing opportunity to volunteer, and take an active part in my daughter’s child care center. It’s sad leaving, and we are so thankful to the teachers, administrators, and volunteers at CDCC for caring about the children. We will miss you!!

    Frank WolfeJul 18, 2025
  • The new director has turned this place around. We briefly had our kids here 18 months ago, then moved them to the YMCA. When YMCA announced they lost their lease, we move our kids back here. It’s been a night and day difference between then and now. The new director is deeply engaged and clearly cares about the success of the school. This seems to have had a massive trickle down effect across the rest of our staff. My youngest runs to her room the moment we get to school (and won’t even hug me goodbye because she’s so excited). My oldest complains when I pick her up too early since she doesn’t want to leave school. The kids are doing an activity nearly every day. Both are counting better, talking better, and overall more confident. My oldest _wants_ to brush her teeth ever since they learned about teeth. It’s been a pleasant surprise to see how much they’re flourishing here.

    Wesley HardingMar 8, 2025
  • The staff is exceptionally friendly, and the program director demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high standards. I feel very confident leaving my child in their care.

    Anthony ChartrandSep 22, 2024
  • My 18 month old son has been attending CDCC since August of 2023. His teachers communicate with us often using the brightwheel app. I feel involved with his care when I am not with him. I am extremely happy with the quality of care he is receiving.

    Nancy TorresMar 8, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 3.9 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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