The 5 Best Schools and Preschools in Birmingham, MI

Last updated October 16, 2026 · ranked from 29 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 5 schools and preschools in and around Birmingham, MI, led by Early Childhood Center, Gateway Montessori House Inc and St James Preschool. Together they have 29 Google reviews; Early Childhood Center has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Birmingham, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

  1. Early Childhood Center in Birmingham1

    Early Childhood Center

    5.0(8)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)

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    Early Childhood Center holds a 5.0 Google rating across 8 reviews, listed on Google as day care center.

    • Infant room
    • Preschool learning
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    “My kids have been here since beginning of COVID and we cannot say enough positive things! Mrs Sarah Schuster is the director and she’s fantastic at what she does - so organized, attentive and creative. All of the teachers are amazing - M…”
    — Katrina Pardi, 2024-08-24 · google

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  2. Gateway Montessori House Inc in Birmingham2

    Gateway Montessori House Inc

    4.2(20)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 20 reviews (Google rating)

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    Gateway Montessori House Inc holds a 4.2 Google rating across 20 reviews, listed on Google as preschool.

    • Personal attention praised
    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    “Great school, great staff and great atmosphere. Finally some stability in leadership. Excited to see this school continue to grown and prosper!”
    — Ryan Meerschaert, 2022-08-18 · google

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  3. St James Preschool in Birmingham3

    St James Preschool

    5.0(1)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)

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    St James Preschool holds a 5.0 Google rating across 1 reviews, listed on Google as preschool.

    • Parent-reported social growth
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    “St. James was just what my son needed to help him learn to socialize with others. He started at 18 month for a few half days a week and eventually, at age 4, went 4 full days (9-2). This help him easily transition to full day kinderga…”
    — Sandy MacDonald, 2025-10-28 · google

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Comparison of the best schools and preschools in Birmingham, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Early Childhood Center5.0(8)5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)—8—+1248-594-6411—
2Gateway Montessori House Inc4.2(20)4.2 out of 5 from 20 reviews (Google rating)—20—+1248-645-6393—
3St James Preschool5.0(1)5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)—1—+1248-644-4071—
4Brightmont Academy———+1248-430-3060Closed
5Earlybirds Learning———+1248-593-4800—

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How we ranked this list

Each school & preschool is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Birmingham category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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schools and preschools in Birmingham, MI: common questions

Which schools and childcare centers have the highest Google ratings?
Little Seedlings of Beverly Hills Daycare has a 5.0 rating from 10 reviews, Early Childhood Center in Birmingham, MI has 5.0 from eight, and St James Preschool in Birmingham, MI has 5.0 from one. Discovery Corner Academy in Troy and IXL Learning Center in Birmingham, MI both have 4.9 ratings, with 66 and 35 reviews respectively.
Which options have early opening times and care hours through 6 p.m.?
Discovery Corner Academy at 3633 W Big Beaver Rd in Troy lists Monday–Friday hours of 6:45 a.m.–6 p.m. In Birmingham, MI, IXL Learning Center opens at 7 a.m. and Gateway Montessori House Inc opens at 7:45 a.m.; both list a 6 p.m. weekday closing time.
Which nearby daycare serves infants and provides meals?
Little Seedlings of Beverly Hills Daycare, at 15775 Birwood Ave in Beverly Hills, serves children from three months to three years. It lists two full-time teachers, a capacity of 12 children and a 1:2 infant ratio. Breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack are served. Its weekday hours are 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where can families find full-day kindergarten or one-to-one school instruction?
Discovery Corner Academy in Troy describes full-day kindergarten with small classes and an individual reading program. Brightmont Academy, at 746 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, is an accredited private school for grades 1–12. Brightmont offers one-to-one instruction through full-time enrollment, individual credit courses and tutoring.
Which locations in Birmingham, MI list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking?
Gateway Montessori House Inc, Early Childhood Center, Westmaple Nursery, St James Preschool, Midvale School, Brightmont Academy, Earlybirds Learning and Pierce Elementary School all list both features. Our Shepherd Lutheran Church at 2225 W 14 Mile Rd in Birmingham, MI also lists an accessible entrance, parking and restroom, plus a free onsite parking lot.