Do not send your child(ren) or recommend this center to any family or friends that have a child(ren). Safety and well-being is not their number one priority, money is. ​ read more

I have two children at CDCC. Both started part-time as infants, then 5 days a week as they got older. There's a reason this place has been in operation over 40 years and almost entirely by word of mouth recommendations. It's run very well. The standards and expectations of the staff are high. When I look at what my kids have learned at a very young age at CDCC as compared to kids we know in home daycare, it blows them away. In the rare cases where I've had concerns or questions, they were addressed immediately and professionally. The teachers are warm and caring and my kids get lots of hugs and TLC. My husband's work schedule and mine are never the same from day to day, and the flexibility we have with CDCC makes it possible. When I've gone back and forth between 3-5 days, they've always made it work. I don't need to notify them if my kids are coming in earlier than usual. And I can't remember once when they've closed for snow, even when all the schools are closed. Somebody makes it in to make sure they're there for the families. What makes it a full 5 stars is even being the best in town, it's actually a good value compared to some other centers. Central is a nonprofit. Now the Center is having to move out of its downtown location, and we will very likely be following them, even with a further drive, so my younger child can continue to get the benefits her brother got attending CDCC. They have families who drive from as far as Elk Rapids so their kids can attend this program. Obviously I can't recommend them enough. read more

My two children started going to CDCC when they were 3 and 4. CDCC went out of their way to make my children feel comfortable and welcome after never having attended daycare before. They worked very hard with my son to suit his special needs and diet and never had anything but positive things to say regarding my children even if they had difficult days. My children always received supreme care from wonderful teachers in a safe, happy and clean environment. The staff at CDCC is incredible. They were extremely flexible with my schedule and never had an issue taking my kids 3 days a week or 5 days a week. There was always a place for them, even last minute. If a snow day occurred I knew I could call CDCC and find a place for my children even though they didn't attend during the school year normally. Even this past summer my child was considered to be outgrown their highest level at CDCC but needed a place for summer camp, they made an exception for him and brought him into the class without hesitation. My only complaint is that their program ends for children of kindergarten age and older. If they had a program for older children my kids would still be in attendance every summer. I cannot say enough good things about CDCC. Searching for childcare can be stressful when considering if the facility, teachers and managers are right for your family. CDCC puts all those fears and then some to rest. It's extremely reasonably priced and well worth the peace of mind to have your children in a safe, structured and caring environment. read more