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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Anoka, MN

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Anoka. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Anoka, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
53
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Anoka has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55303 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Anoka

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.

  1. 1
    Mount Olive Christian Early Childhood Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    700 Western St, Anoka, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 68 children

    Mount Olive Christian Early Childhood Center is highly praised by parents for its nurturing, loving environment and quality educational program. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming and caring staff, fun interactive learning activities, and excellent communication through photo updates. The facility benefits from being part of a supportive faith-based church community.

    Caring and welcoming staffnurturing environmentquality educationfun and interactive l
  2. 2
    Creative Kids Academy INC
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1135 W Hwy 10, Anoka, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Creative Kids Academy Anoka receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe learning environment, good communication through daily updates, and thoughtful curriculum. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and developmentally at the center.

    Caring and professional staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appsafe and engaging environmentattentive teachers across all age groups
  3. 3
    Anoka Child Care Center
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    3738 7th Ave N, Anoka, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Anoka Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, professional, and treating families like family. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending the center. One review raised concerns about COVID-19 protocol compliance and staff communication.

    Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendaffordable pricingexperienced caregivers
  4. 4
    Little Blessings Of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    440 Pierce St, Ste 201, Anoka, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Little Blessings of Anoka receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and compassionate staff. However, one long-term parent cited significant management issues including billing errors and lack of administrative oversight as reasons for withdrawal.

    Caring and loving staffphenomenal teacherssafe facilitygood hours

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Anoka

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Anoka, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Anoka zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
553038
4.55
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Anoka (24–105 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Anoka based on parent reviews

Creative Kids Academy INC

4.4(20)

1135 W Hwy 10, Anoka, MN

Creative Kids Academy Anoka receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe learning environment, good communication through daily updates, and thoughtful curriculum. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and developmentally at the center.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appsafe and engaging environment

Anoka Child Care Center

4.5(8)

3738 7th Ave N, Anoka, MN

Anoka Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, professional, and treating families like family. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending the center. One review raised concerns about COVID-19 protocol compliance and staff communication.

Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing

Little Blessings Of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center

4.6(5)

440 Pierce St, Ste 201, Anoka, MN

Little Blessings of Anoka receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and compassionate staff. However, one long-term parent cited significant management issues including billing errors and lack of administrative oversight as reasons for withdrawal.

Caring and loving staffphenomenal teacherssafe facility

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Daycare types in Anoka

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Anoka, Minnesota

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Anoka, Minnesota, making up 88% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Anoka have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Anoka

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Little Blessings Of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Blessings of Anoka receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and compassionate staff. However, one long-term parent cited significant management issues including billing errors and lack of administrative oversight as reasons for withdrawal.

Caring and loving staffphenomenal teacherssafe facility
Address
440 Pierce St, Ste 201, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1833
Anoka Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Anoka Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, professional, and treating families like family. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending the center. One review raised concerns about COVID-19 protocol compliance and staff communication.

Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing
Address
3738 7th Ave N, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1897
Creative Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Creative Kids Academy Anoka receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe learning environment, good communication through daily updates, and thoughtful curriculum. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and developmentally at the center.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appsafe and engaging environment
Address
1135 W Hwy 10, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 323-4067
St Stephen'S Catholic School Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
506 Jackson, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 421-3236
Montessori Renaissance Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1333 5th Ave S, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 323-0741
Kids And Company Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
850 S Street, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 421-0653
Zion Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 4th Ave S, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 506-8181

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Anoka, Minnesota, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Anoka have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Anoka, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Minnesota's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Minnesota)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Anoka offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Minnesota 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 Anoka for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Anoka must be licensed by Minnesota'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.