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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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St. Andrew'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Andrew's Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere and quality of care. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially in the program. The facility is noted for its community involvement and faith-based environment.

welcoming staffchildren's development and growthquality teaching
Address
501 Nw 16th St, Grand Rapids, MN
Phone
(218) 326-8508
Peace In Christ Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Peace in Christ Christian Church rather than their preschool program. Reviews praise the organization, friendly staff, and Christian values, with positive mentions of community services like Ruby's Pantry.

Organized and efficient operationsfriendly and caring staffChristian teaching and values
Address
5007 Maple Grove Rd, Hermantown, MN
Phone
(218) 729-9473
Kids Abc Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
211 W Lake St, Chisholm, MN
Phone
(218) 254-5886
Our Lady Of The Prairie
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

No daycare reviews were found for Our Lady of the Prairie. The reviews provided are for the associated Catholic church, not the daycare center. They praise the church building, priest, and welcoming atmosphere.

None mentioned (reviews are for churchnot daycare)
Address
201 E Church St, Belle Plaine, MN
Phone
(952) 873-6564
Alexandria Area Ymca Center East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Alexandria Area YMCA Center East receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Reviewers highlight the clean, well-maintained facility with excellent staff, diverse programming including day camps and fitness classes, and children's enthusiasm about attending. The center offers quality childcare combined with full YMCA amenities including pools, gym facilities, and organized activities.

friendly and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitydiverse programming (day camps
Address
110 Karl Dr, Alexandria, MN
Phone
(320) 834-9622
Wcca Head Start-Clearwater
Headstart Programs
4.5

Reviews praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of this Head Start program located in a church setting. Parents consistently highlight the sense of community, warm reception, and spiritual environment. One parent mentioned attending the program 15 years ago and returning to visit the church.

Welcoming and friendly staffwarm atmospherestrong sense of community and family
Address
Rejoice Lutheran Church, 1155 County Rd. 75, Clearwater, MN
Phone
(320) 558-2360
Learning Tree INC. (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
340 W Commercial Drive, Annandale, MN
Phone
(320) 274-2273
Detroit Lakes Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Reviews praise the facility as a well-maintained community center with diverse amenities including a backyard play area, pool, and fitness equipment. Parents report that children of various ages enjoy the space and stay engaged. One reviewer noted issues with seasonal staff behavior, though this was presented as an isolated concern.

Clean and well-maintained facilitybackyard play areaswimming pool
Address
1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN
Phone
(218) 847-1385
Anoka Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Anoka Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, professional, and treating families like family. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending the center. One review raised concerns about COVID-19 protocol compliance and staff communication.

Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing
Address
3738 7th Ave N, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1897
Jack & Jill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Jack & Jill Preschool for exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment, smooth classroom transitions, and children arriving kindergarten-ready. Staff are described as professional, caring, and genuinely invested in individual child development and family partnerships.

Caring and professional staff with strong retentionindividualized attention to each childcomprehensive curriculum with learning outcomes
Address
11870 Ulysses St Ne, Suite 100, Blaine, MN
Phone
(763) 784-1451
White Pine Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

White Pine Childcare Center in Ham Lake receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities that keep children happy and reluctant to leave. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries and inadequate incident documentation, raising questions about supervision and accountability.

Passionate ownership and visioncaring and nurturing staffclean facility
Address
4534 Constance Blvd Ne, Ham Lake, MN
Phone
(763) 434-5186
Lord Of Life Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Lord of Life Preschool is a church-based preschool in Ramsey, Minnesota with consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, active programming, and quality facilities. Parents appreciate the preschool's integration within the larger church community.

welcoming communityactive youth activitiesquality preschool program
Address
14501 Nowthen Blvd Nw, Ramsey, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1100
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Chanhassen for its caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Families highlight the school's quality facilities, on-site chef-prepared meals, outdoor activities, and genuine teacher dedication to children's wellbeing and development. Multiple reviews emphasize feeling confident and comfortable leaving their children in this safe, welcoming setting.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverwarm and nurturing environmentstrong curriculum and daily schedule
Address
8950 Crossroads Blvd, Chanhassen, MN
Phone
(952) 934-2590
Teeny Bubbles Childcare & Learning Center Llp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
17140 Hwy 371, Brainerd, MN
Phone
(218) 839-3516
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Unable to provide accurate daycare review summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church/Parish in Hastings, MN, not the preschool/daycare center. No actual daycare experiences, staff interactions, or childcare services are mentioned in any of the reviews.

None applicable - reviews do not pertain to the daycare center
Address
2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN
Phone
(651) 438-3223
Mi Familia Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mi Familia Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviewers highlight the welcoming, caring environment where children thrive, along with exceptional communication and support for families. The facility is noted as a 4-Star Parent Aware rated center with attentive, professional staff.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parentshelps children with transitions and anxiety
Address
2855 47th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Phone
(651) 270-7037
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1930 Diffley Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 454-4091
Intergenerational Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Intergenerational Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most families, who praise the caring staff, small community feel, creative facilities, and unique intergenerational program with a nearby senior living community. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving their child's injury, lack of communication about what happened, delayed documentation, and poor handling by the director.

caring and consistent staffsmall intimate en
Address
3386 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 456-9101
Knowledge Beginnings #071704
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings Eagan for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers who understand individual needs and make learning fun. Multiple long-term families highlight the strong sense of community and responsive leadership.

Caring and dedicated staffindividualized attention to each child's needsstrong curriculum focused on learning through play
Address
4155 Lexington Ave, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 994-4588
St. John Neuman Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided are for St. John Neumann Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality of services, and community programs, but do not contain information about the daycare center's operations, staff, or educational quality.

Welcoming and family-oriented environmentmultiple Mass timesgood facilities and parking
Address
4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 454-0569
St. Thomas Becket Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Thomas Becket Church, not the preschool program. Based on available information, the facility is located in Eagan, Minnesota and is a center-based program. No parent reviews specifically about the preschool were found.

Welcoming communityprogressive Catholic valuesprofessional staff
Address
4455 S. Robert Trail, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 683-9808
Meadow Park Day Care Center Dba Meadow Park Preschool & Child Care Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
971 16th St Se, Rochester, MN
Phone
(507) 289-6483
Early Advantage Developmental Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Advantage receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff, individualized attention, and developmental curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, and appreciate the transparent communication through the parent app and flexible hours.

Dedicated and caring teachersindividualized attentiondevelopmental curriculum with biannual assessments
Address
507 Frontage Rd Ne, Byron, MN
Phone
(507) 775-2636
Primrose School Of Rochester
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Rochester as an exceptional daycare with highly attentive, caring staff and strong educational programs. Families report their children feel safe, loved, and thrive in a nurturing environment with excellent communication and responsiveness from leadership to teachers.

Excellent educators and staffMontessori curriculumstrong emotional and social development focus
Address
2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN
Phone
(507) 424-2660
Kids Garden Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids Garden Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, age-appropriate activities, and inclusive curriculum. Parents highlight the professional administration, strong communication, and safe environment. One review raises concerns about fraud investigations at the facility.

Clean and organized spacethoughtful and unbiased curriculumwell-balanced meals
Address
959 Minnehaha Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(612) 978-6160
Hazel Park Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Hazel Park Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and quality educational environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and form strong bonds with teachers. One parent noted difficulty reaching the facility by phone.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizesstrong child-teacher relationships
Address
1831 E Minnehaha Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 735-2555
Little Bees Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Little Bees Childcare Center for its caring, family-oriented staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for well-maintained grounds, enriching activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated with genuine care.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational programming (ABCs
Address
1630 Ne County Hwy 10, Spring Lake Park, MN
Phone
(763) 780-0187
Century Busy Bees Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Century Busy Bees Childcare Center for exceptional, loving care from dedicated staff who treat children with genuine warmth and respect. The facility is described as clean, safe, well-organized, and nurturing, with healthy meals and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show visible growth in confidence, independence, and social skills.

Caring and professional staffclean and safe facilityhealthy meals
Address
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN
Phone
(651) 779-3468
Robyn'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1759 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
Phone
(507) 388-8595
Nativity Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Nativity Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive staff, strong teacher-to-student ratios, low turnover, curriculum quality, and caring approach to child development. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a teacher's communication style that negatively impacted their child.

Patient and attentive staffexcellent teacher-to-student ratioslow staff turnover
Address
1900 Wellesley Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 696-5437

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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.