How do I choose the right daycare in Golden Valley?

When choosing a daycare in Golden Valley, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden Valley, Minnesota (10 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Minnesota?

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 Golden Valley for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Golden Valley

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.

Sunshine Valley Child Care

4.74 score

5(14)

7600 S Harold Ave, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

Sunshine Valley Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the directors, teachers, and inclusive, warm environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, developmental progress, and the center's individualized approach to care, including accommodations for special needs.

Caring and responsive staffwelcoming and inclusive environmentstrong director leadershipdevelopmental progress and academic skills

Calvary Child Care Center

4.5 score

5(5)

7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

Parents consistently praise Calvary Child Care Center for its nurturing, educational environment and exceptional staff. Families highlight the center's flexibility, low teacher turnover, and personal attention to each child's needs, with many describing the staff as an extension of their family.

Highly nurturing and educational programscreative and kind staffflexible scheduling optionslow teacher turnover

Children'S Ark Hourly Child Care Program (The)

4.5 score

5(5)

7520 Golden Vly Rd, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

Parents consistently praise Children's Ark Hourly Child Care Program for its nurturing, educational environment and exceptional staff. Families report strong loyalty, with many enrolling multiple children and considering staff members to be family. The center is noted for low teacher turnover, flexible programming, and attentive, personalized care.

Nurturing and educational environmentlow staff turnoverflexible scheduling optionswelcoming and kind teachers

Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center

4.43 score

4.6(13)

5501 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center in Golden Valley receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and close-knit community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and the center's Christian education focus as major strengths. The facility offers amenities like an on-site gym and enrichment activities such as music classes and soccer programs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent parent communicationChristian-based educationon-site gym facility

King Of Grace Preschool

4.29 score

4.4(13)

6000 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. Parents praise the staff's care and dedication to children's development. However, many reviews appear to reference the facility's church and community programs rather than specifically the preschool/daycare services.

Caring principal and teacherschild development and progresscommunity involvement opportunitiesfacility quality

Little Stars

4.05 score

4.1(5)

9400 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

Little Stars is a small, intimate center-based daycare in Golden Valley with consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the loving, attentive staff who build strong relationships with children and create a nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and benefit from developmental learning.

Caring and attentive staffsmall and intimate settingstrong teacher-child relationshipschildren excited to attend

All God'S Children Learning Center

3.93 score

3.9(11)

4735 Bassett Creek Dr, Golden Valley, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

All God's Children Learning Center in Golden Valley receives predominantly positive reviews praising experienced long-term staff, strong community bonds, and balanced curriculum covering academics and social-emotional development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, inadequate documentation of injuries, and exclusionary practices toward children with medical needs.

Experienced staff (many 25+ years tenure)strong teacher-student

Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden Valley, Minnesota

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Golden Valley, 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 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Golden Valley, 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

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 Golden Valley for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Golden Valley 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.

10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden Valley, Minnesota