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1,323 Daycare Centers in Minnesota

Browse 1,323 daycare centers across Minnesota. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Minnesota

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Minnesota can make the decision-making process smoother.

Minnesota has about 1,323 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Minnesota. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Minnesota

There are 1,323 daycares in Minnesota: 107 headstart facilities, 28 before/after school centers, 56 religious facility daycares, and 1,132 childcare and preschool centers.

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New Discoveries Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents consistently praise Tiny Adventures Child Care Center for its welcoming, caring staff and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, with parents appreciating the small class sizes, field trips, communication tools like BabyConnect, and healthy snacks/meals provided.

caring and professional staffstrong preschool curriculumsmall class sizes
Address
602 Oak St, Brainerd, MN
Phone
(218) 454-2560
Kindergardens Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kindergardens Child Development Center in Hugo, Minnesota receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, qualified staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and family-centered approach that helps children thrive and parents feel confident in their child's care.

caring and responsive staffexperienced teachersclean facility
Address
14665 Mercantile Drive N, Hugo, MN
Phone
(651) 204-5101
Knowledge Beginnings #071703
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings for exceptional care, communication, and curriculum. Multiple families report their children have thrived across all age groups, from infants to pre-K, and describe feeling welcomed and supported by the staff and directors. Parents express strong satisfaction with the nurturing environment and often extend enrollment for multiple years or siblings.

Excellent communication and daily photo updatescaring and attentive teachersresponsive and welcoming directors (Tiffany
Address
8445 Seasons Parkway, Woodbury, MN
Phone
(651) 739-1399
Salem Lutheran Church And Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Salem Lutheran Church and Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising its Christian environment, friendly and welcoming staff, and quality preschool program. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the non-refundable registration and first month's tuition policy, which they felt contradicted Christian values.

Christian-focused curriculumfriendly and welcoming staffcaring teachers
Address
7825 Bailey Rd, Woodbury, MN
Phone
(651) 458-9861
Scandia Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Elim Lutheran Church, not Scandia Preschool daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, inspirational pastor, and active service programs. No actual daycare reviews were found.

Welcoming and kind staffcommunity service involvementpastoral leadership
Address
20870 Olinda Trl, Po Box 67, Scandia, MN
Phone
(651) 433-3195
St Stephen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St Stephen Preschool in Marshall, Minnesota is a church-based center that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, pastoral leadership, and openness to hosting outside groups and recovery meetings. One reviewer noted they would not return for worship services.

friendly staffwelcoming communityaccommodating to outside groups
Address
1301 S 4th St, Marshall, MN
Phone
(507) 537-1516
Peli Preschool & Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise PELI Preschool & Family Center for its welcoming and caring environment. Staff members are described as kind, nice, and amazing. The facility is noted as a positive place for family growth and learning.

Welcoming atmospherecaring staffkind people
Address
21 N Hill St, La Crescent, MN
Phone
(507) 895-4440
Roseville Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Roseville Lutheran Preschool is highly rated by reviewers who praise its community involvement, welcoming atmosphere, and staff. Parents highlight the facility's beautiful artwork, active music programs, and various service opportunities. The center appears to function as both a preschool and active faith community.

Friendly staffbeautiful murals and artworkcomprehensive music programs
Address
1215 W Roselawn Ave, Roseville, MN
Phone
(651) 488-6887
Creative Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Creative Kids Academy - Orono receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong leadership, nurturing environment, and comprehensive curriculum as reasons they chose to stay or recommend the facility to others.

Outstanding and nurturing staffstrong leadership (directors Amber and Sarah)clean and well-maintained facility
Address
2180 North Shore Dr, Orono, MN
Phone
(952) 473-1225
Mandala Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mandala Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, individualized approach to child development and strong teacher-parent communication. The Montessori curriculum and caring community environment are frequently highlighted as standout strengths. One detailed negative review describes serious communication breakdowns and mishandling of health concerns by administration.

Warm and consistent staffindividualized child-centered
Address
3225 E Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 259-8781
Mandala Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mandala Montessori receives nearly universal praise from parents for its warm, child-centered Montessori approach and supportive community. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher relationships, excellent communication, and visible child development. One negative review describes poor administrative communication and handling of a health concern.

Warm and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationMontessori curriculum fosters independence and confidenc
Address
3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 315-2615
Bright Stars Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bright Stars Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and friendly staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging curriculum, and healthy food options that create a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityloving care for children
Address
7836 2nd Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 888-4341
Abc Express
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

ABC Express is a highly-regarded faith-based preschool in Edina with consistently excellent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced teachers, strong academic curriculum, and effective kindergarten preparation. The center fosters a warm, nurturing community environment where both children and staff thrive.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong academic curriculumkindergarten readiness preparation
Address
6820 St. Patrick Lane, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 941-8973
Appletime INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
21051 John Milless Dr, Rogers, MN
Phone
(763) 428-8462
Bethlehem Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bethlehem Child Care Center receives unanimous praise from parents for its well-organized operations, caring staff, and engaging activities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, reliable staff who make children feel safe and welcome, along with quality programming including daily park visits and field trips.

Warm and caring staffwell-developed policies and proceduresengaging activities
Address
3141 43rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 721-2290
Children'S Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Children's Workshop is a highly-rated AMI-certified Montessori school in Plymouth with consistently excellent feedback from long-term families. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and supportive community environment. The school is noted for exceptional accommodation of children's allergies and special needs.

Authentic AMI Montessori educationaccreditedcaring and knowledgeable staff
Address
3021 Harbor Ln N, Ste 110, Plymouth, MN
Phone
(763) 577-4244
Lil Newton'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Lil Newton's Nest (also referred to as Bright Beginnings Academy) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental progress across all age groups, and parents appreciate the clear communication, engaging activities, and security measures in place. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the center.

Caring and passionate staffnurturing environmentstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
12325 Hwy 55, Plymouth, MN
Phone
(763) 269-2796
Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center in Golden Valley receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and close-knit community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and the center's Christian education focus as major strengths. The facility offers amenities like an on-site gym and enrichment activities such as music classes and soccer programs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent parent communicationChristian-based education
Address
5501 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning To Grow Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Learning to Grow Academy (also referred to as Nurturing Bright Minds Academy in reviews) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and effective at preparing children for kindergarten. However, one parent reported being abruptly rejected for enrollment without explanation after initially being accepted.

Caring and nurturing staffwarm and patient teachersgood balance of learning and free play
Address
6716 Gleason Rd, Edina, MN
Phone
(612) 379-3105
Pillsbury House Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Pillsbury House Early Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for being loving, attentive, and genuinely engaged. The center excels in child development, community connections through the Pillsbury House + Theatre, arts enrichment, and creating an inclusive environment. One serious safety incident was reported involving inadequate supervision of a child.

loving and warm staffsmall classroom sizes with personalized
Address
3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 824-0708
St. Michael'S Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: Reviews provided are for St. Michael's Lutheran Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs including children's Sunday school and activities.

Welcoming to familiesquality children's programscaring pastors
Address
9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 831-5276
St. Stephen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews are about St. Stephen Church in Bloomington, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, diverse community, and pastoral leadership, but do not contain information about preschool or daycare services.

Welcoming environmentdiverse communitystrong pastoral leadership
Address
8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 831-4746
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Trinity Lutheran Preschool receives highly positive ratings with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Most reviews highlight the strong sense of community and religious environment, though many reviews appear to focus on church services rather than preschool-specific experiences.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly and caring clergy/staffstrong community
Address
424 E Gilman, Box J, New York Mills, MN
Phone
(218) 385-2450
Morning Son Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare facility. Instead, they are reviews of a church service at what appears to be a Nazarene church. These reviews praise the worship experience, sermons, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not evaluate the preschool or childcare services offered by Morning Son Christian Preschool.

Welcoming atmosphereuplifting sermonsquality music and worship
Address
1319 Cleveland Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Phone
(218) 736-2477
Our Redeemers Litttle Lambs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the preschool noted it was very clean with friendly staff. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded by the community.

Clean facilityfriendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
35568 Foxtail Lane, Cohasset, MN
Phone
(218) 999-7193
Kids Count Daycare And Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
6880 Boudin St, #200, Prior Lake, MN
Phone
(952) 226-1143
Belle Plaine LLC Memories & Milestones Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
900 E South St, Belle Plaine, MN
Phone
(952) 873-3331
Little Falls Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.6

Little Falls Head Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being friendly, attentive, and supportive. Parents highlight the quality of child development and skill-building provided. One parent noted room for improvement in communication, though they appreciated the center's helpfulness with county services.

Attentive staffchild development focusfriendly and welcoming atmosphere
Address
501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN
Phone
(320) 632-3691
Community Alliance Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Community Alliance Preschool is primarily reviewed as a church and worship facility rather than a daycare center. Parents praise it as a welcoming community space with good kid and youth ministries. One review mentions improved ventilation and space in the building.

welcoming communitygood youth ministriesfamily-friendly
Address
408 W Elm St, Detroit Lakes, MN
Phone
(218) 847-2266
Little Blessings Of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Blessings of Anoka receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and compassionate staff. However, one long-term parent cited significant management issues including billing errors and lack of administrative oversight as reasons for withdrawal.

Caring and loving staffphenomenal teacherssafe facility
Address
440 Pierce St, Ste 201, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1833

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,323 all daycares across Minnesota. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Minnesota are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Minnesota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Minnesota, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Minnesota sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Minnesota vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.