Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Forest Lake, MN
Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Forest Lake. Average rating: 4.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Forest Lake, Minnesota at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.67/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Forest Lake has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.67/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55025 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forest Lake
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.
- 1Mag Childcare Center4.56 score4.7(20)
24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Maranatha, a church in Forest Lake, Minnesota, discussing worship services, pastoral staff, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. This appears to be a data mismatch.
Welcoming and inclusive communityStrong kids and youth ministry programsCompassionate pastoral staffAuthentic and genuine atmosphere
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Forest Lake
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Forest Lake, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Forest Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55025 | 8 | 4.67 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Forest Lake (20–136 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Forest Lake based on parent reviews
Mag Childcare Center
24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake, MN
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Maranatha, a church in Forest Lake, Minnesota, discussing worship services, pastoral staff, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. This appears to be a data mismatch.
Kinder Korner
932 Nw 2nd St, Forest Lake, MN
One parent describes the staff as kind, friendly, welcoming, and caring, expressing high satisfaction with the care provided at Kinder Korner.
Sunshine Preschool INC
9300 Scandia Trl N, Forest Lake, MN
A few parents highlight the engaging curriculum, caring staff, and strong community atmosphere at the Hosanna location, noting their children enjoy learning and singing daily. However, one parent reports being treated as a burden and pushed out due to their child's special needs, citing staff as untrained to handle such cases and describing the environment as stressful.
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Daycare types in Forest Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools in Forest Lake, Minnesota
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Forest Lake, Minnesota, making up 75% 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 Forest Lake have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake
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One parent describes the staff as kind, friendly, welcoming, and caring, expressing high satisfaction with the care provided at Kinder Korner.
- Address
- 932 Nw 2nd St, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 464-3123
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Maranatha, a church in Forest Lake, Minnesota, discussing worship services, pastoral staff, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. This appears to be a data mismatch.
- Address
- 24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 797-7392
A few parents highlight the engaging curriculum, caring staff, and strong community atmosphere at the Hosanna location, noting their children enjoy learning and singing daily. However, one parent reports being treated as a burden and pushed out due to their child's special needs, citing staff as untrained to handle such cases and describing the environment as stressful.
- Address
- 9300 Scandia Trl N, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 464-5502
Some parents highlight exceptional teacher-student relationships, personalized attention, and open communication, while others express dissatisfaction with their experience. The few reviews mention specific positive interactions but also include a brief negative complaint. Overall feedback is mixed, with some families feeling their children are in great hands and others having a poor experience.
- Address
- 4700 Scandia Trl, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 464-2330
Room for Growing receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff, flexible approach, and quality curriculum. However, there are two negative reviews citing concerns about a co-owner's demeanor and overall dissatisfaction with the facility.
- Address
- 268 Sw 12th St, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 464-1601
- Address
- 1250 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN
- Phone
- (651) 982-2215
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities