
Browse 1,323 daycare centers across Minnesota. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,132 |
| Headstart Programs | 107 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 56 |
| Before or After School | 28 |
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These reviews appear to be for Lake Superior College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, helpful instructors, diverse program offerings, and affordable education options.
Reviews are mixed and largely off-topic, as most comments appear to be about Bethel University's campus rather than the Child Development Center specifically. The few relevant mentions praise cleanliness and friendly staff. One review criticizes the hilly terrain of the campus grounds.
One parent highlights the center as a clean, structured environment where staff feel like family and actively engage with children, while another notes that a toddler enjoys his time with specific teachers.
Reviews praise the YMCA Woodbury facility for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and good equipment variety. However, most reviews appear to be about the gym facility rather than the preschool specifically. Limited feedback is available about the actual daycare/preschool services.
Here We Grow receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers' warmth, responsiveness, and attentiveness to individual child needs. Several families highlighted strong communication, clean facilities, and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. However, a small number of parents expressed concerns about management and inconsistency depending on individual teachers.
Carol's Corner receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's quality, kindergarten preparation, and family-oriented environment. Children reportedly remain fond of the center years after attending. One negative review cited incompetent staff, but this is not supported by other reviews.
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool in White Bear Lake receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the welcoming staff, beautiful campus, and diverse programming including preschool, Sunday school, and community service activities. The facility is noted for its compassionate outreach and support to families in need.
While one parent highlights the staff's caring nature and their son's academic progress, another reports serious concerns regarding safety, supervision, and staff professionalism. Specific complaints include teachers engaging in distracting behaviors, inadequate diaper changes, and a lack of managerial intervention. Parents are advised to exercise caution and utilize camera systems given the reported incidents of injury and unprofessional conduct.
Tutor Time of Maple Grove receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on caring, patient staff and strong leadership. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, quality curriculum, and thoughtful programming, with many families having stayed for multiple years.
One parent describes BIG WOODS CHILD CARE CENTER as the best center in the area, highlighting that the staff cares about children and families. Conversely, another reviewer reports a negative experience, stating that the manager lacks understanding regarding a child's medical condition.
Bright Child receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, developmental programs, and director Michelle's responsiveness. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about safety communication and incident reporting. The center appears to have made improvements in recent years, including infrastructure upgrades and pursuit of Parent Aware Rating certification.
Reviewers highlight the staff's kindness, patience, and strong community involvement, noting significant academic and social growth for children. However, one parent reports a severe security breach where a toddler escaped the facility to a nearby gas station in freezing weather.
Reviews praise Ebenezer as an exceptional care facility with highly engaged and compassionate staff. Residents experience significant improvements in quality of life through diverse activities, intergenerational programs, and attentive care. Families consistently report satisfaction with communication, cleanliness, and the overall positive atmosphere.
Parents Choice for Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational curriculum, and strong parent-teacher communication. However, some parents have expressed concerns about facility cleanliness, outdated equipment, and whether the center is the right fit for infants.
Quality Kid Care Center in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, child development support, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and reaching developmental milestones.
Parents consistently praise Wee Pals Child Care Center for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming family atmosphere. The facility offers diverse learning activities, strong communication with parents, and smooth transitions between age groups. Children reportedly love attending and parents feel confident in their child's safety and development.
One parent highlights the facility as a great and clean place, while another criticizes the center for failing to return calls within two days.
Parents consistently praise Appletime Inc (also referred to as Creative Kids Academy) for exceptional, caring staff and a safe, nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional learning. The facility receives universal positive feedback with strong parent satisfaction across all age groups from infants through preschool.
Gaetz Kiddie Kove receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with excellent staff, clear communication, and a well-structured program balancing learning and play. Parents appreciate the variety of activities, daily updates, and positive impact on their children's development and school readiness.
Gaetz Kiddie Kove receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and experienced staff. Parents highlight strong communication, structured learning programs, and engaging activities that keep children excited about attending.
Rosebuds Early Learning Center in Cottage Grove receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere. The center balances structured learning with play and offers good kindergarten preparation. However, one parent raised serious concerns about maltreatment findings, inadequate staff training, and inconsistent discipline policies.
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Cottage Grove for its caring, friendly staff and clean facility. The center is noted for strong communication through daily updates, photos, and live camera access via their app, as well as engaging curriculum and activities. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the welcoming, family-oriented environment.
Woodview Terrace Montessori receives mostly positive reviews praising its Montessori approach, caring teachers, communication with parents, and flexibility. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about director professionalism, phone accessibility, teacher conduct, and playground safety.
Children's Choice Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for being caring, engaging, and respectful to children. One parent raised concerns about the inclusion of mythology lessons and Harry Potter-themed activities without corresponding instruction on major world religions, viewing this as misaligned with their values.
Parents praise the Minneapolis Downtown YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center for its high-quality care, experienced and certified staff, and ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, diversity, community engagement, and structured approach that supports child development from infancy through preschool.
Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, quality staff, and nutritious food, with one noting the facility is beautiful and the director is excellent. However, a single review describes the experience as 'soo bad,' offering no specific details on the cause of dissatisfaction.
Parents consistently praise IKRAM CHILD CARE LLC for its professional, caring staff and clean, safe environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop socially and academically. The family-owned business is noted for treating clients with warmth and kindness.
Little Stars is a small, intimate center-based daycare in Golden Valley with consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the loving, attentive staff who build strong relationships with children and create a nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and benefit from developmental learning.
Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated teaching staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is recommended for its focus on child development, outdoor time, and creating a safe, loving atmosphere for infants and young children.
Little Lambs Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, clean facilities, and child development approach. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate supervision, a fall down stairs, lack of incident reporting, and delayed notification of the accident.
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