Best Daycare Centers in Grand Forks, ND
Compare 13 daycare centers in Grand Forks. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Grand Forks, North Dakota at a glance
- Daycares
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.72/5
- Parent reviews
- 115
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Grand Forks has 13 licensed daycares with 115 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 88% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 58201 zip code, averaging 4.71 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Grand Forks
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.
- 1All About Kids4.8 score5(20)
2830 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 89 children
All About Kids is a highly regarded school-based daycare in Grand Forks with consistently excellent parent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, attentive director Jen, strong developmental focus, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy learning, adapt well from infants through preschool, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in a safe, clean environment.
caring and dedicated staffdirector present dailydevelopmental focus and stimulating activitiescommunication app with photos and updates - 2University Childrens Center4.6 score4.8(15)
Stop 9026, Grand Forks, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 103 children
University Children's Center in Grand Forks receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the highly educated and caring staff, child-centered curriculum, and balanced approach to learning and development. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing while noting significant positive impacts on their children's growth and love of learning. Multiple reviewers with educational backgrounds affirm the center's use of best practices and quality standards.
Highly educated and experienced staffchild-driven emergent curriculumbalance of learning and playsafe and nurturing environment - 3Wonder Years4.56 score4.7(20)
2550 28 Ave S, Grand Forks, ND · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 240 children
Wonder Years receives universally positive reviews with all 10 ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, engaging learning activities, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
Caring and loving teachersprofessional and organized staffchild development and learning focusweekly activity rotation - 4Little Miracles INC4.55 score5(6)
2951 S 34 St, Grand Forks, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
Little Miracles Inc receives universal praise from parents who report their children are well-cared for, calm, and happy. Parents consistently highlight the caring and hardworking staff, clean facility, and quality educational programs, particularly the pre-K curriculum. Many parents express gratitude for the center's flexibility and responsiveness to their children's needs.
Caring and hardworking staffpeaceful and calm environmentclean facilitychildren happy and well-cared for - 5St Marys Project Kids & Tots4.48 score4.6(20)
216 Belmont Rd, Grand Forks, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for St. Mary's Church in Grand Forks, not St. Mary's Project Kids & Tots daycare center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility were available.
None - reviews are for the churchnot the daycare - 6United Day Nursery INC3.79 score3.7(12)
324 Chestnut St, Grand Forks, ND · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 165 children
United Day Nursery receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication, cleanliness, and educational activities, though two negative reviews cite serious concerns about management, hygiene practices, and child supervision. Parents generally report their children are happy and learning, with appreciation for spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong parent communicationclean and professional environmenteducational activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Grand Forks
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Grand Forks, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Grand Forks zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58201 | 9 | 4.71 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Grand Forks (57–1614 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Grand Forks based on parent reviews
All About Kids
2830 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND
All About Kids is a highly regarded school-based daycare in Grand Forks with consistently excellent parent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, attentive director Jen, strong developmental focus, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy learning, adapt well from infants through preschool, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in a safe, clean environment.
University Childrens Center
Stop 9026, Grand Forks, ND
University Children's Center in Grand Forks receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the highly educated and caring staff, child-centered curriculum, and balanced approach to learning and development. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing while noting significant positive impacts on their children's growth and love of learning. Multiple reviewers with educational backgrounds affirm the center's use of best practices and quality standards.
Wonder Years
2550 28 Ave S, Grand Forks, ND
Wonder Years receives universally positive reviews with all 10 ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, engaging learning activities, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
Little Miracles INC
2951 S 34 St, Grand Forks, ND
Little Miracles Inc receives universal praise from parents who report their children are well-cared for, calm, and happy. Parents consistently highlight the caring and hardworking staff, clean facility, and quality educational programs, particularly the pre-K curriculum. Many parents express gratitude for the center's flexibility and responsiveness to their children's needs.
St Marys Project Kids & Tots
216 Belmont Rd, Grand Forks, ND
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for St. Mary's Church in Grand Forks, not St. Mary's Project Kids & Tots daycare center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility were available.
Immanuel Christian Childrens Center
1710 Cherry St, Grand Forks, ND
One parent describes their experience at Immanuel Christian Children's Center with high enthusiasm, stating they love the facility. This single positive comment reflects a highly satisfied parent.
Map
Daycare types in Grand Forks
Daycare Centers in Grand Forks, North Dakota
There are 13 daycare centers in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Grand Forks have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 88% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 115 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Grand Forks, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Grand Forks
Showing 13 results
- Address
- 1001 24 Ave S, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 772-2828
One parent describes their experience at Immanuel Christian Children's Center with high enthusiasm, stating they love the facility. This single positive comment reflects a highly satisfied parent.
- Address
- 1710 Cherry St, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 746-6811
All About Kids is a highly regarded school-based daycare in Grand Forks with consistently excellent parent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, attentive director Jen, strong developmental focus, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy learning, adapt well from infants through preschool, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in a safe, clean environment.
- Address
- 2830 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 772-2414
Little Miracles Inc receives universal praise from parents who report their children are well-cared for, calm, and happy. Parents consistently highlight the caring and hardworking staff, clean facility, and quality educational programs, particularly the pre-K curriculum. Many parents express gratitude for the center's flexibility and responsiveness to their children's needs.
- Address
- 2951 S 34 St, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 772-2385
University Children's Center in Grand Forks receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the highly educated and caring staff, child-centered curriculum, and balanced approach to learning and development. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing while noting significant positive impacts on their children's growth and love of learning. Multiple reviewers with educational backgrounds affirm the center's use of best practices and quality standards.
- Address
- Stop 9026, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 777-7394
Wonder Years receives universally positive reviews with all 10 ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, engaging learning activities, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
- Address
- 2550 28 Ave S, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 746-6728
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for St. Mary's Church in Grand Forks, not St. Mary's Project Kids & Tots daycare center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility were available.
- Address
- 216 Belmont Rd, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 775-5706
United Day Nursery receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication, cleanliness, and educational activities, though two negative reviews cite serious concerns about management, hygiene practices, and child supervision. Parents generally report their children are happy and learning, with appreciation for spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.
- Address
- 324 Chestnut St, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 772-2377
- Address
- 1420 24 Ave S, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 746-6951
Reviews are not relevant to daycare services. The facility appears to be primarily a gym/fitness center with swimming lessons, not a school-based daycare. Only one review mentions a child activity (swimming lessons). The reviews focus on fitness amenities and staff rather than childcare quality.
- Address
- Po Box 13177, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 775-5258
- Address
- 504 5 Ave N, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 772-2182
One parent describes the staff as professional and caring, noting that the teachers truly care about the children.
- Address
- 3600 6 Ave N, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 746-6243
- Address
- 2301 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND
- Phone
- (701) 775-5297
Page 1 of 1· 13 results
Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities