Licensed Daycares in Livonia, MI

Daycare & Childcare in Livonia

As of August 2026

Livonia's child care roster, drawn from Michigan's Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) licensing records, totals 59 providers, 58 licensed centers and 28 family child care homes, roughly a 53 to 47 split. On average, providers report space for about 75 children, though individual capacity varies a great deal between a center and a single-provider home. CloverMap gives parents one place to browse every verified Livonia listing and start narrowing down a shortlist. The same state licensing framework applies whether a family in Livonia chooses a center or a family child care home.

What to know about childcare in Livonia

Of the 59 child care providers listed for Livonia in CCLB licensing data, 31 are centers and 28 are family child care homes. That puts centers at roughly 53% of the total and homes at 47%. Centers generally operate in commercial or institutional space, with dedicated rooms for different age groups, defined staff-to-child ratios by classroom, and a larger overall staff on site at any given time. Family child care homes are smaller by design, run from a residence, and often appeal to families who prefer a lower child-to-caregiver ratio within a single, mixed-age group rather than a classroom-style setup.

Livonia providers report a combined licensed capacity of 4408 children across 59 providers, averaging roughly 75 seats each. Capacity varies widely by provider type — a family child care home is typically licensed for a small group of children, while a center can be licensed for many times that number across multiple classrooms — so this citywide average is best read as a general scale marker for a roster that is 53% centers, not a promise about any specific provider's actual size or available openings.

The licensing data behind this page does not break down which specific age groups each Livonia provider serves, so no city-wide age breakdown is cited here. That said, Michigan's licensed child care providers, centers and homes alike, commonly serve multiple age bands, from infants through school-age children enrolled in before- and after-school programs. Because age coverage differs by individual provider rather than by city as a whole, confirming accepted ages directly with a provider remains the most reliable step for a family with a specific age or scheduling need in mind.

Every provider on this list operates under a license issued through Michigan's Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), Michigan's state licensing authority for child care. The licensing framework distinguishes between centers and family child care homes, with each category carrying its own set of requirements suited to how that type of provider is staffed and physically set up. A license does not describe a specific program's day-to-day curriculum or approach, but it does confirm that the provider has been registered with the state under one of these two categories.

Livonia's mix of 53% centers and 47% family child care homes gives parents real room to weigh both formats against their own needs before committing to a search. Holy Trinity Tiny Tots Preschool is among the providers listed for Livonia; reviewing it alongside other centers and homes on the full roster, rather than stopping at the first result, is a practical next step for families who haven't yet decided which model suits them best.