How do I choose the right daycare in Bismarck?

When choosing a daycare in Bismarck, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with North Dakota's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Dakota) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Daycare Centers in Bismarck, North Dakota (33 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Bismarck?

Bismarck offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 10 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Dakota?

Daycare costs in North Dakota typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bismarck for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bismarck

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Super Kids Junior Academy

4.37 score

4.6(8)

1227 Park Ave, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

Super Kids Junior Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents praising the friendly, knowledgeable staff, safe environment, engaging curriculum, and educational activities. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving multiple bites to their child with inadequate supervision and lack of communication from staff.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffsafe and secure facilityengaging curriculum with weekly projectslarge playground

Missouri Valley Family Ymca Youth

4.24 score

4.3(20)

Po Box 549, Bismarck, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 324 children

This YMCA facility in Bismarck receives consistently high praise for its cleanliness, equipment variety, and staff friendliness. Parents particularly appreciate the Child Watch program, which allows them to exercise while their children are supervised by caring staff. The facility offers affordable day passes and memberships along with numerous family activities.

Clean and well-organized facilitywide variety of equipment (cardioweightsOlympic lifting platforms)

Uttc Child Development Center Infant

4.16 score

4.2(20)

3315 University Dr, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

Unable to provide accurate daycare review summary. The reviews appear to be for United Tribes Technical College, a higher education and cultural institution, rather than for the UTTC Child Development Center Infant daycare facility. No actual parent reviews of the daycare's childcare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are not about the daycare center

Uttc Child Development Center

4.16 score

4.2(20)

3315 University Dr, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be for the UTTC Child Development Center daycare facility. Instead, they are reviews of United Tribes Technical College, a post-secondary educational institution. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to summarize.

None applicable - reviews are for a different organization

Uttc Child Development Cntr Children

4.16 score

4.2(20)

3315 University Dr, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for United Tribes Technical College, a vocational school and cultural center, not the UTTC Child Development Center daycare facility. Reviews discuss educational programs, campus facilities, and cultural events rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for wrong facility

First Steps Learning Center Central

3.61 score

3.4(9)

1824 N 11 St, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children

First Steps Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring staff, cleanliness, and educational curriculum. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate safety protocols, failure to notify parents of child injuries, staff payment issues, and misleading pricing policies.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityengaging educational curriculum with age-appropriate activitiesstrong parent communication

First Steps Learning Center East

3.61 score

3.4(9)

1910 E Capitol Ave, Bismarck, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

First Steps Learning Center East receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. While many parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and strong communication, other parents report serious safety and operational concerns including inadequate supervision, failure to notify parents of injuries, staff payment issues, and misleading pricing policies.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityengaging and age-appropriate curriculum

The Afterschool Place

3.08 score

2.7(12)

503 N 24 St, Bismarck, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

THE AFTERSCHOOL PLACE receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews consistently praise the director Lori, engaging activities, excellent communication, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite dismissal of children with behavioral/sensory issues, unprofessional handling of difficult situations, poor communication, non-refundable fees, and alleged bias in discipline.

Engaging activities (field tripsSTEAMartbaking

Daycare Centers in Bismarck, North Dakota

There are 33 daycare centers in Bismarck, North Dakota. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Bismarck, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 33 all daycares in Bismarck, North Dakota. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Bismarck, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with North Dakota's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Dakota)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Bismarck offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 10 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in North Dakota typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bismarck for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Bismarck must be licensed by North Dakota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

33 Daycare Centers in Bismarck, North Dakota

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bismarck

Top Rated

Super Kids Junior Academy

Luther Preschool Shepherd Of The Val

Noahs Ark Daycare Preschool

New Song Kids Care

Missouri Valley Family Ymca Youth

First Presbyterian Child Care Center

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