Sidnaw, MI

Operated by Michigan Technological University, Little Huskies provides high-quality early childhood education with a research-based curriculum. The center features highly qualified staff with early childhood education degrees and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Their program emphasizes STEM education, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The facility includes modern classrooms, secure entry systems, and age-appropriate outdoor play areas. They serve as a model early childhood program for the western Upper Peninsula region, with many staff holding advanced degrees in education and child development.

BHK Child Development Center offers comprehensive early childhood programs with a focus on school readiness and family support. The center employs certified early childhood educators and follows HighScope curriculum methodology. Features include nutritious meal programs, developmental screenings, and family engagement activities. The facility maintains rigorous safety protocols with secure access controls and regular safety drills. As part of the regional Great Start Collaborative, they provide sliding scale tuition and specialized support services for families throughout the western UP, including transportation options for surrounding communities.

This hospital-affiliated childcare center provides exceptional care with enhanced health and safety protocols. The facility features strict illness prevention measures, comprehensive background checks for staff, and emergency preparedness training. Their educational program focuses on whole-child development with age-appropriate learning activities and regular developmental assessments. The center maintains small group sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios, with staff holding CPR/first aid certification and early childhood education credentials. They serve families throughout Baraga County and surrounding areas with flexible scheduling options.