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21 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bloomington, Minnesota

Browse all 21 child daycare & preschools in Bloomington, Minnesota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bloomington

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

    9508 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for exceptional care, strong Montessori-based education, and outstanding leadership by owner Miss AJ and her staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards across safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and parent communication.

    Caring and attentive staffMontessori approach fosters independence and learningchildren show advanced academic and social skillsclean and safe facility
  2. 2

    8736 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Rainbow Montessori Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, strong academic preparation, and caring staff led by Director Ms. Theresa. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond, with enriching activities and excellent teacher-parent communication. Families describe the experience as transformative, with staff becoming like family and leaving a lasting positive impact on their children's development.

    Montessori teaching methodcaring and loving staffDirector Ms. Theresa's leadership and communicationstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  3. 3
    Kinderplatz
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    5600 W American Blvd, Suites 180, 160, 150, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Kinderplatz is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Bloomington with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate children with special needs.

    Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong child development outcomesplay-based curriculum
  4. 4

    1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    St. Luke's Christian Preschool in Bloomington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The program operates 9AM-12PM, M-F during the school year and is praised for experienced, patient teachers, creative themed activities, biblical curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and note that children develop meaningful connections with staff and peers.

    Experienced and patient teacherscreative weekly themes and activitiesbiblical teachingmonthly family projects
  5. 5

    9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for St. Michael's Lutheran Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs including children's Sunday school and activities.

    Welcoming to familiesquality children's programscaring pastorscommunity fellowship events
  6. 6

    11000 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents consistently praise TLC Early Learning Center for its exceptionally low staff turnover, caring environment, and strong sense of community. Children remain enrolled for years across multiple age groups, with many returning voluntarily for summer programs after starting elementary school. The facility is characterized as a family-oriented place where staff genuinely invest in each child's growth and development.

    Low staff turnover with long-tenured teachersindividualized attention and personalized careextensive field trips and enrichment activitiessummer programs with weekly pool access
  7. 7

    7836 2nd Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

    Bright Stars Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and friendly staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging curriculum, and healthy food options that create a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityloving care for childrenengaging curriculum and activities
  8. 8
    St. Stephen Preschool
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    These reviews are about St. Stephen Church in Bloomington, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, diverse community, and pastoral leadership, but do not contain information about preschool or daycare services.

    Welcoming environmentdiverse communitystrong pastoral leadershipfamily-oriented atmosphere
  9. 9

    201 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 115 children

    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 parentsdaily updates and photos
  10. 10

    3701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    SAFA Child Care & Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Many parents praise the staff's care, cleanliness, and their children's development, while others raise serious concerns about the facility's history of violations, medication administration, and food quality.

    Staff care about childrenfriendly staffclean facilitychildren enjoy attending

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bloomington based on parent reviews

Montessori Children'S House

5(20)

9508 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington, MN

Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for exceptional care, strong Montessori-based education, and outstanding leadership by owner Miss AJ and her staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards across safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffMontessori approach fosters independence and learningchildren show advanced academic and social skills

Rainbow Montessori Academy LLC

5(18)

8736 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN

Rainbow Montessori Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, strong academic preparation, and caring staff led by Director Ms. Theresa. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond, with enriching activities and excellent teacher-parent communication. Families describe the experience as transformative, with staff becoming like family and leaving a lasting positive impact on their children's development.

Montessori teaching methodcaring and loving staffDirector Ms. Theresa's leadership and communication

Kinderplatz

4.8(20)

5600 W American Blvd, Suites 180, 160, 150, Bloomington, MN

Kinderplatz is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Bloomington with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate children with special needs.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong child development outcomes

St. Luke'S Christian Preschool

4.7(15)

1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN

St. Luke's Christian Preschool in Bloomington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The program operates 9AM-12PM, M-F during the school year and is praised for experienced, patient teachers, creative themed activities, biblical curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and note that children develop meaningful connections with staff and peers.

Experienced and patient teacherscreative weekly themes and activitiesbiblical teaching

St. Michael'S Lutheran Preschool

4.6(20)

9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN

Note: Reviews provided are for St. Michael's Lutheran Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs including children's Sunday school and activities.

Welcoming to familiesquality children's programscaring pastors

Tlc Early Learning Center

4.7(8)

11000 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN

Parents consistently praise TLC Early Learning Center for its exceptionally low staff turnover, caring environment, and strong sense of community. Children remain enrolled for years across multiple age groups, with many returning voluntarily for summer programs after starting elementary school. The facility is characterized as a family-oriented place where staff genuinely invest in each child's growth and development.

Low staff turnover with long-tenured teachersindividualized attention and personalized careextensive field trips and enrichment activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bloomington, Minnesota

There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Bloomington, Minnesota, making up 91% of the 23 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.

When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington

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Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for exceptional care, strong Montessori-based education, and outstanding leadership by owner Miss AJ and her staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards across safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffMontessori approach fosters independence and learningchildren show advanced academic and social skills
Address
9508 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-4586
Mount Hope Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3601 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 888-5059
Learning Tree Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 358-8613
Mrs. Lali'S Little Friends Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8101 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-0977
Rainbow Montessori Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rainbow Montessori Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, strong academic preparation, and caring staff led by Director Ms. Theresa. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond, with enriching activities and excellent teacher-parent communication. Families describe the experience as transformative, with staff becoming like family and leaving a lasting positive impact on their children's development.

Montessori teaching methodcaring and loving staffDirector Ms. Theresa's leadership and communication
Address
8736 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 888-8052
Kinderplatz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kinderplatz is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Bloomington with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate children with special needs.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong child development outcomes
Address
5600 W American Blvd, Suites 180, 160, 150, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(612) 725-3481
St. Luke'S Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Luke's Christian Preschool in Bloomington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The program operates 9AM-12PM, M-F during the school year and is praised for experienced, patient teachers, creative themed activities, biblical curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and note that children develop meaningful connections with staff and peers.

Experienced and patient teacherscreative weekly themes and activitiesbiblical teaching
Address
1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-5801
Tlc Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise TLC Early Learning Center for its exceptionally low staff turnover, caring environment, and strong sense of community. Children remain enrolled for years across multiple age groups, with many returning voluntarily for summer programs after starting elementary school. The facility is characterized as a family-oriented place where staff genuinely invest in each child's growth and development.

Low staff turnover with long-tenured teachersindividualized attention and personalized careextensive field trips and enrichment activities
Address
11000 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 884-7955
Bright Stars Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bright Stars Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and friendly staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging curriculum, and healthy food options that create a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityloving care for children
Address
7836 2nd Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 888-4341
St. Michael'S Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: Reviews provided are for St. Michael's Lutheran Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs including children's Sunday school and activities.

Welcoming to familiesquality children's programscaring pastors
Address
9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 831-5276
St. Stephen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews are about St. Stephen Church in Bloomington, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, diverse community, and pastoral leadership, but do not contain information about preschool or daycare services.

Welcoming environmentdiverse communitystrong pastoral leadership
Address
8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 831-4746
Safa Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

SAFA Child Care & Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Many parents praise the staff's care, cleanliness, and their children's development, while others raise serious concerns about the facility's history of violations, medication administration, and food quality.

Staff care about childrenfriendly staffclean facility
Address
3701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 303-6189
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Cedar KinderCare for its caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress across all age groups, with staff going above and beyond to support families. The center is noted for cleanliness, structured activities, and responsive communication.

Loving and professional staffstrong developmental outcomesfamily atmosphere
Address
8800 Old Cedar Ave So, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 854-5905
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Bloomington receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, and a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsDirector Crystal Banks praised for professionalism and responsiveness
Address
8950 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 835-4955
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Horizon Academy in Bloomington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication through daily updates, and individualized attention to each child's development. Children reportedly enjoy attending and feel safe, comfortable, and engaged in their learning environment.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdaily communication and photo updates via app
Address
4201 Minnesota Dr, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 893-1893
Especially For Children, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, INC. receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the small center size, engaged staff, play-based curriculum, enrichment activities, and excellent communication. Two parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries to their infants and inadequate incident response, and cite lack of support for children with special needs.

Small center sizestaff continuity and engagementplay-based curriculum
Address
5133 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 831-1435
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Horizon Academy in Bloomington receives consistently excellent feedback from parents and grandparents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, personalized attention, strong curriculum, and warm environment. Many families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the center highly to others.

caring and engaged staff with low turnoverpersonalized attention for each childwarm and cozy atmosphere
Address
8400 Normandale Lake Blvd, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 921-2273
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Horizon Academy receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring and passionate staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel loved and well-cared-for.

Kind and passionate staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and well-organized classrooms
Address
5340 Hyland Greens Dr, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 830-1148
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Bloomington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and professional teachers, structured curriculum, clean facility, and safe environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show strong emotional bonds with staff members.

Compassionate and caring teachersstructured learning curriculumclean and organized facility
Address
10801 Rhode Island Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 941-7817
Hillcrest Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9100 Russell Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-5330
Ramalynn Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8800 Queen Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 921-6500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 21 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bloomington, Minnesota, out of 23 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, 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
Bloomington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Bloomington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bloomington 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.