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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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Children'S Choice Daycare, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Staff genuinely invested in children's wellbeingrespectful communicationfree field trips and swi
Address
2455 Long Lk Rd, New Brighton, MN
Phone
(651) 786-4986
Minneapolis Downtown Ymca Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Experienced and certified teachersexcellent special needs support and IEP accommodationclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
30 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 371-8777
Educare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
357 Ulysses St Ne, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(952) 688-1085
Ikram Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and safe environmentchild social-emotional development
Address
3055 Old Highway 8, Ste 110, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 788-4722
Little Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Caring and attentive staffsmall and intimate settingstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
9400 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
Phone
(763) 450-3791
Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
4.1

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.

Caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
201 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 888-5116
Little Lambs Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong communication with parentsclean and organized facility
Address
802 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN
Phone
(218) 591-5262
Alphabet Junction Childcare Center 4 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Alphabet Junction Childcare Center in Shakopee receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the attentive staff, safe environment, and nationally accredited curriculum. However, a few parents raised concerns about hygiene practices and individual staff interactions.

Friendly and attentive staffsafe and secure environmentnationally accredited curriculum
Address
1335 10th Ave, Shakopee, MN
Phone
(952) 445-3555
Minnesota Montessori Accelerated Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Minnesota Montessori Accelerated Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the quality Montessori education, dedicated and nurturing staff (particularly Ms. Harshi), and strong preparation for kindergarten and elementary school success. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years and recommend the center for its caring, developmentally-focused approach.

Montessori curriculum and philosophydedicated and caring teachersstaff stability/low turnover
Address
3150 Eagle Creek Blvd, Shakopee, MN
Phone
(952) 402-0303
Little Learners Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Learners Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the flexible hours, caring teachers, and daily communication, while others report serious concerns including staff no-shows, billing issues, safety problems, and unprofessional management.

Flexible schedulingextended hours (early opening and late closing)caring and loving teachers
Address
1405 Broadway St, Ste B, Alexandria, MN
Phone
(320) 763-4927
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Church Daycare
4.1

Trinity Lutheran Church & School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, new director, and welcoming environment. However, a small number of reviews mention a passive-aggressive atmosphere and lack of inclusivity.

caring staffnew directornice people
Address
3812 229th Ave Nw, Saint Francis, MN
Phone
(763) 753-1234
Golden Rule Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Golden Rule Child Care Center in Andover receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, learning environment, and community. However, a few families reported negative experiences involving staff communication and inflexible nap time policies that did not accommodate individual child needs.

Dedicated and warm teachersstrong academic and social-emotional developmentexcellent outdoor space
Address
13655 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN
Phone
(763) 421-1996
Lit'L Sprouts Childcare Center Of St Francis
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Lit'l Sprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment. One parent reported frequent illness-related dismissals of their child, though most reviews highlight trust, cleanliness, and strong developmental progress.

Caring and friendly staffeducational activitiesclean facilities
Address
23256 St Francis Blvd Nw, Saint Francis, MN
Phone
(763) 753-5010
Colvill Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.1
Address
269 E 5th St, Red Wing, MN
Phone
(651) 385-8000
Rosemount Headstart
Headstart Programs
4.1

Rosemount Headstart receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's kindness, professionalism, and non-judgmental approach. Parents appreciate the facility as a helpful community resource and note the family-like atmosphere and calm environment. The center is recognized for providing valuable assistance to families in need.

Friendly and kind staffhelpful resourcesnon-judgmental approach
Address
2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN
Phone
(651) 322-3529
Rainbow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, professional development, Spanish immersion, and strong connections to St Paul Public Schools for developmental support. However, one parent reported significant issues including poor communication, unauthorized contact with pediatrician, lack of transparency about behavioral concerns, and abrupt dismissal from the program.

Dedicated and caring staffprofessional development of teachersSpanish language instruction
Address
605 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 646-5272
Grow With Us Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Grow With Us Childcare Center for its caring, experienced staff and warm, loving environment. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children excited to attend and staff providing support beyond basic care, including help with potty training and speech development. The owner, described as having a warm heart, is highly regarded by both families and children.

Caring and patient staffwarm welcoming atmospheree
Address
2005 2nd St, Princeton, MN
Phone
(763) 631-2244
Eastside A & B Headstart Childcare Ctr Early Headstart Child Care Ctr
Headstart Programs
4

Eastside A & B Headstart Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, communication, and child development support. However, some parents report inflexible policies regarding drop-off times and concerns about staff management and high turnover.

Caring and patient teachersstrong teacher-child bondsexcellent communication with parents
Address
1250 Johnson Rd, Saint Cloud, MN
Phone
(320) 253-8110
Learning Tree Child Develpment Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1168 Main Street S, Sauk Centre, MN
Phone
(320) 351-8733
Little Sprouts Childcare & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts for its caring, responsive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Families report positive experiences spanning multiple years, with staff being communicative, kind, and genuinely invested in child development. The facility is described as clean and well-run.

Caring and responsive staffregular communication with parentschildren's academic and social growth
Address
1123 Weir Dr, Woodbury, MN
Phone
(651) 735-9124
Sunshine Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9300 Scandia Trl N, Forest Lake, MN
Phone
(651) 464-5502
Magical Minds Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Magical Minds receives consistently high praise from parents for quality care, loving staff, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in a nurturing environment with engaging activities and professional management.

Caring and affectionate teachersresponsive communication with parentssmooth transitions for infants
Address
6740 Stillwater Blvd, Stillwater, MN
Phone
(651) 439-8900
Ready, Set, Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1583 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN
Phone
(651) 738-9346
Warm World Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Warm World receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and individualized attention. Parents highlight the unique intergenerational program with assisted living community members as a standout feature. One parent noted the infant program is strong but felt the curriculum for children 2+ years old was lacking.

Caring and qualified teachersstrong personal relationships with childrenfamily atmosphere
Address
13575 58th St N, Oak Park Heights, MN
Phone
(651) 275-5900
St John Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
34719 County Highway 24, Redwood Falls, MN
Phone
(507) 617-3002
Hosanna Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
105 Hosanna Ave, Mankato, MN
Phone
(507) 388-7716
Noah'S Ark Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
223 1st St Ne, Madelia, MN
Phone
(507) 642-3324
Ab Bohlman INC Dba Little Red Wagon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Red Wagon receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, and happy children, with several families enrolling multiple children. However, some parents report serious concerns about supervision, hygiene, and safety issues.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationchildren enjoy attending
Address
901 S Main St, Cambridge, MN
Phone
(763) 689-2567
Liban Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3504 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 978-3966
First Step Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3036 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 617-0191

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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.