Children at daycare

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.

Childcare & Pre-school

Find the best childcare & pre-school in Minnesota

Find near me

Headstart Programs

Find the best headstart programs in Minnesota

Find near me

Religious / Church Based Daycare

Find the best religious / church based daycare in Minnesota

Find near me

Before or After School

Find the best before or after school in Minnesota

Find near me

All Daycare Centers in Minnesota

Showing 1,323 results

Wabasha Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN
Phone
(651) 565-3389
Children'S Center (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
605 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN
Phone
(507) 373-7979
Fun Factory Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Fun Factory Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent staff training, strong educational curriculum, individualized child development, and reliable compliance with Minnesota standards. The center maintains a 4-Star Parent Aware rating and creates a safe, nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Highly trained and caring staffindividualized child assessments and learning plansstrong curriculum balancing education and play
Address
2929 County Rd 136, Saint Cloud, MN
Phone
(320) 203-1606
St Croix Kids Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

St. Croix Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, low turnover, small class sizes, and strong academic/social preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent raised serious concerns about differential treatment of children based on race, including isolation and exclusion from events.

Low staff turnoversmall class sizeswarm and caring environment
Address
111 E Orleans St, Stillwater, MN
Phone
(651) 439-3616
Hallie Q Brown Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Hallie Q Brown Early Learning Center for exceptional staff dedication and community support. The center is recognized for going beyond childcare to provide essential services including food assistance, school supplies, and coats to families in need. Staff are described as caring, warm-hearted, and respectful.

Caring and dedicated staffcommunity support servicesfood assistance
Address
270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 224-4601
Lexington Kids Christian Child Care
Church Daycare
4.3

Lexington Kids Christian Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight the qualified and caring long-tenured teachers, clean facilities, strong community atmosphere, and comprehensive developmental programming. Families report positive experiences from infancy through pre-K with no noted concerns.

Warm and attentive teachersqualified and long-tenured staffclean facilities
Address
701 N Lexington Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 646-6484
Ruth O. Benner Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.3

Ruth O. Benner Head Start Center receives consistently high marks from parents, with most giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the teachers' dedication to children's learning and development, noting strong support for academics and take-home learning materials. The center is described as helpful and highly recommendable.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong focus on academics (lettersnumbers
Address
586 Fuller Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 224-4363
Sandcastle Child Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Sandcastle Child Care Center for its caring, attentive staff who form genuine relationships with children and maintain excellent communication with families. The center offers reasonable pricing, strong educational programming, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Multiple families have used the facility for several years and recommend it highly.

Kind and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong educational curriculum
Address
486 View St, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 293-3945
Sandcastle Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Sandcastle Child Care Center II for its caring, professional staff and strong communication with families. Children across all age groups (infant through preschool) enjoy attending, and parents report feeling confident in the quality of care and educational programming. Multiple families have used the center for extended periods and would recommend it to others.

Warm and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsconsistent teachers
Address
749 Juno Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 293-3945
World Around Us Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

World Around Us Child Development Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents consistently praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, strong communication, and balance of play and learning activities. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing academically and socially.

Kind and attentive staffexcellent communication via app with photos and updatessafe and nurturing environment
Address
5065 Stewart Ave, White Bear Lake, MN
Phone
(651) 773-1406
Multicultural Therapeutic Children'S Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Multicultural Therapeutic Children's Programs as an excellent facility with caring, hands-on staff. Reviewers highlight the quality of teaching, therapeutic services, and the supportive environment for their children. The center receives strong recommendations from long-term families.

Caring and attentive staffquality teachingtherapeutic services available
Address
1501 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(763) 521-3477
Towerlight Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Towerlight Child Care for its compassionate, creative staff and strong curriculum. The standout feature is the intergenerational program connecting children with seniors at the adjacent TowerLight Senior Living facility, which parents credit with teaching empathy and social skills. The center maintains strong community engagement and provides enrichment activities including music classes, art, and cooking.

Compassionate and dedicated teachersintergenerational Grandfriends programcreative curriculum
Address
3601 Wooddale Ave S, St Louis Park, MN
Phone
(952) 920-8112
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

New Horizon Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its safe, clean, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, particularly in the infant room, and note strong academic and social development in their children. The center is described as feeling like a family with warm, caring leadership and excellent parent communication.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and dedicated staffstrong infant room care (especi
Address
8547 Edinburgh Centre Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone
(763) 315-3033
Babys Space
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2438 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 729-5171
Discoveries For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Discoveries for Children (operating as TowerLight) for its exceptional staff, creative programming, and unique intergenerational program connecting children with seniors. The center is noted for strong curriculum, excellent communication, engaging activities, and creating a supportive community environment. Multiple parents report high satisfaction and cite the facility as a deciding factor in where they live.

Compassionate and creative staffintergenerational Grandfriends programstrong curriculum
Address
3801 Wooddale Ave S, St Louis Park, MN
Phone
(952) 922-8411
Fraser Early Childhood Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
700 N Humboldt, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 377-7422
Fraser School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Fraser School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the quality of care and staff dedication. Parents appreciate the flexible hours and individualized attention given to each child. Multiple reviewers describe the school as transformative for their families.

Caring and loving staffflexible hoursindividualized child-centered approach
Address
2400 W 64th St, Richfield, MN
Phone
(612) 861-1688
Judson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Judson Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its play-based curriculum, warm and caring staff, strong community atmosphere, and child development outcomes. However, one recent parent raised serious concerns about incident reporting delays, inadequate handling of special needs, and administrative communication failures.

Play-based learning philosophycaring and engaged teachershands-on director involvement
Address
4101 Harriet Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 822-0915
Primrose School Of Eden Prairie
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Eden Prairie for its exceptional staff, strong academic and social preparation, and family-oriented environment. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with parents appreciating the responsive communication, healthy food quality, and comprehensive daily updates. The school is described as top-notch compared to other area daycares.

Caring and professional staffstrong curriculum and academic preparationresponsive and transparent management
Address
7800 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
Phone
(952) 944-6023
Project Secure/Fraser Early Childhood Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
700 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 377-7422
Seward Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2323 32nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 724-3030
Shoreline Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Shoreline Early Childhood Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current and former families, who praise the caring staff, small family-friendly environment, and quality educational programming. One prospective parent reported difficulty reaching the director and poor responsiveness to enrollment inquiries. The center appears to operate at or near capacity based on word-of-mouth referrals.

Caring and kind staffsmall family-friendly environmentquality learning experiences
Address
3745 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN
Phone
(952) 471-8541
Step By Step Montessori School Of Corcoran
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
23610 County Rd.10, Corcoran, MN
Phone
(763) 498-5437
Cobber Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1306 3rd St South, Moorhead, MN
Phone
(218) 299-4204
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1401 Sw 6th St, Willmar, MN
Phone
(320) 235-4685
Apple Tree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
409 1st St N, Virginia, MN
Phone
(218) 741-7441
Rocking Horse Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rocking Horse Ranch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, long-tenured staff and warm, home-like environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, engagement, and academic performance, with children eager to attend daily. One negative review cited sanitary concerns.

Loving and experienced staff with many working there for yearsstrong curriculum and learning outcomeshome-like atmosphere
Address
14859 Louisiana Ave S, Savage, MN
Phone
(952) 440-1777
Little Kidkare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little KidKare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent daily communication through photos and app updates. One parent reported frustration with management's unresponsiveness when attempting to address concerns and resolve issues. Overall, parents describe a loving environment where children are happy and engaged.

caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdaily photos and app updates
Address
115 2nd St S, Montrose, MN
Phone
(763) 682-8473
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
9185 N Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN
Phone
(763) 784-5928
Learn And Grow Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
13142 Central Ave Ne, Blaine, MN
Phone
(763) 757-9898

Page 18 of 45· 1,323 results

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.