Child care in Portage
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63 child care providers in Portage, Michigan.
From the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Child Care Licensing Bureau (layer by DTMB’s Center for Shared Solutions): Child Care. The record lists 7,698 child care providers in Michigan.
What we’ve asked for
We asked Michigan’s MiLEAP Child Care Licensing Bureau on Oct 19, 2026 whether we may show its child care inspection records; we’re waiting for an answer. Until then, they’re on the statewide facility search.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Child care center 12th Street YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it56children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center A Touch of Home - Oakland Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center A Touch of Home Child Care - Gladys Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Adventures Learning Centers Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Amberly YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it32children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Angel Child Care Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Angling Road YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Aunt Denise’s Kids Kare Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it150children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Bullfrogs and Butterflies Christian Lrng Ctr. Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Bullfrogs and Butterflies Christian Preschool Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it323children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Caranna, Jennifer Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it160children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Casey Hiltz Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Central YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Christ For Kids Childcare Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Clever Cubs Childcare Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it99children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Cottontail Childcare Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Crawley Teresa Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center CT Gilden Woods Portage Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Curious Kids Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it7children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Curious Kids Head Start Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it136children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Friendship Crns Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Growing Leaves Daycare Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Grupe, Linda Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Hartman, Christine Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it72children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Heather Benedict Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Jill Oakes-Schaaf Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Joyce Annette McClish Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it16children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Joyful Explorers Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it40children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Julie Dunlap Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Julie Hensley Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kalamazoo Country Day Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it35children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center KidFit DayCare Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it35children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lake Center YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it7children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Explorers Learning Center Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it36children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Tykes Learning Center Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it34children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Tykes Learning Center Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Loghry Melissa Lynn Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Luv, Laugh & Learn Childcare Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it38children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Madison’s childcare Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it156children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home Michelle Derrick Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it113children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeFamily Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Milestones Child Development Center Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Moorsbridge YMCA Prime Time Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Mrs. O.’s Preschool Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Ms. Heather’s Friends Daycare Portage, Michigan 49002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it89children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group child care home Nature’s Play School Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Child Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Nazarene Wee Care Center Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Oakland Early Learning Center (part of Summit Early Learning LLC) Portage, Michigan 49024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
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Source:
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Child Care Licensing Bureau (layer by DTMB’s Center for Shared Solutions), Child Care. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
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