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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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Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Bright Beginnings Learning Center for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. The center is noted for its affordability, professional training, and personalized attention to children from infancy onward. Parents highlight daily communication, activities, and balanced meals as key strengths.

Caring and nurturing staffaffordable pricingwell-trained professionals
Address
9675 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN
Phone
(763) 531-1889
Brookdale Christian Center Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6030 Xerxes Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
Phone
(763) 561-0148
Calvary Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Calvary Child Care Center for its nurturing, educational environment and exceptional staff. Families highlight the center's flexibility, low teacher turnover, and personal attention to each child's needs, with many describing the staff as an extension of their family.

Highly nurturing and educational programscreative and kind staffflexible scheduling options
Address
7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN
Phone
(763) 541-9774
Calvary Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
Phone
(763) 545-5933
Children'S Ark Hourly Child Care Program (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Children's Ark Hourly Child Care Program for its nurturing, educational environment and exceptional staff. Families report strong loyalty, with many enrolling multiple children and considering staff members to be family. The center is noted for low teacher turnover, flexible programming, and attentive, personalized care.

Nurturing and educational environmentlow staff turnoverflexible scheduling options
Address
7520 Golden Vly Rd, Golden Valley, MN
Phone
(763) 545-9042
Creekside Children'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5730 Grove St, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 926-1410
Crossroads Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4225 Gettysburg Ave N, New Hope, MN
Phone
(763) 536-3239
Edina Morningside Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4201 Morningside Rd, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 926-6555
Evergreen Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Evergreen Montessori receives universally positive reviews from parents who praise the staff's kindness, communication, and Montessori approach to education. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and thrive in a caring, community-focused environment. The center uses a parent communication app and welcomes family involvement in the classroom.

Kind and compassionate staffexcellent kindergarten preparationstrong communication with parents via app
Address
6700 46th Place North, Crystal, MN
Phone
(763) 535-3553
Excelsior Covenant Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
19955 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN
Phone
(952) 474-1684
Family Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Family Child Development Center in Plymouth receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They praise the caring, professional staff, strong child development focus, and excellent parent communication. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and emotionally for transitions to school.

Caring and invested staffexcellent parent communication via app and newsletterssafe and welcoming environment
Address
100 Nathan Lane N, Plymouth, MN
Phone
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Forestview Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Forestview Montessori is a highly-regarded Montessori center in Plymouth with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the child-led learning approach, small class sizes, caring long-tenured staff, and strong academic outcomes. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-prepared for elementary school.

Child-led Montessori approachsmall class sizescaring and experienced staff (many with 10+ years tenure)
Address
105 N Forestview Ln, Plymouth, MN
Phone
(763) 546-1421
Four Directions Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2438 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 722-0762
Gan Shelanu Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

GAN SHELANU PRESCHOOL is a center-based preschool at a Conservative congregation in Minnetonka. Parents consistently praise the welcoming and caring environment, beautiful facilities, and inclusive community atmosphere.

Outdoor area with natural wildlifewelcoming staffcaring and involved leadership
Address
10500 Hillside Ln, Minnetonka, MN
Phone
(952) 545-8694
Grace Neighborhood Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Grace Neighborhood Nursery School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and highly trained, caring teachers. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, strong community, enrichment programs, and convenient bus transportation as major strengths. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and highly trained teachersplay-based learningwarm and nurturing environment
Address
1430 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 872-8131
Orchard Park Crosstown
Church Daycare
5
Address
6000 Culligan Way, Minnetonka, MN
Phone
(952) 938-3333
Helen H. Taylor Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4901 Olsen Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(763) 541-7422
Hopkins Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins, MN
Phone
(952) 988-5050
Kids Of Peace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
21705 129th Ave N, Rogers, MN
Phone
(763) 496-2419
Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool C/O Mayflower Church
Church Daycare
5
Address
106 E Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 501-5240
Kumi'S House Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3450 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 824-2717
Lake Harriet United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lake Harriet United Methodist Preschool receives perfect ratings from parents who consistently praise the nurturing, engaging teaching staff and welcoming community environment. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, strong social-emotional development, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Many families send multiple children and report lasting positive effects into elementary and high school.

Caring and experienced teachersnurturing environmentplay-based learning
Address
4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 926-8043
Learning Tree Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 358-8613
Little Munchkins, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5280 Main St, Maple Plain, MN
Phone
(763) 479-2788
Metrokids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
810 7th St S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 332-5437
Mount Olivet Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 926-7651
Mrs. Lali'S Little Friends Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8101 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-0977
Mt Calvary Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as the best preschool option. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, bright learning environment, and the center's focus on faith and spiritual development alongside education.

Great teacherscaring staffbright and happy environment
Address
6541 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN
Phone
(612) 869-9441
Nativity Child & Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Nativity Child & Family Center for its exceptional staff, caring teachers, and strong community atmosphere. The center is noted for its quality curriculum, emphasis on school readiness, outdoor play, and well-maintained facilities. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Caring and professional staffexcellent teachers and directorsfrequent parent communication
Address
3312 Silver Lk Rd Ne, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 781-1537
Neighborhood Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Neighborhood Children's House receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise it as an exceptionally high-quality preschool. Parents highlight the caring, intentional teachers (especially director Alison), well-rounded curriculum blending academics with arts and social-emotional learning, and the warm, nurturing community environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and smoothly transitioned to kindergarten.

Caring and consistent teachersintentional instructionblend of academics and arts
Address
2510 Cleveland St Ne, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 695-2666

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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.