Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden Valley, MN
Compare 10 child daycare & preschools in Golden Valley. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Golden Valley, Minnesota at a glance
- Programs
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.63/5
- Parent reviews
- 88
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Golden Valley has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.63/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55427 zip code, averaging 4.82 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Sunshine Valley Child Care4.74 score5(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 - 2Calvary Child Care Center4.5 score5(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 - 3Children'S Ark Hourly Child Care Program (The)4.5 score5(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 - 4Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center4.43 score4.6(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 - 5King Of Grace Preschool4.29 score4.4(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 - 6Little Stars4.05 score4.1(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 - 7All God'S Children Learning Center3.93 score3.9(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Golden Valley
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Golden Valley zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55427 | 5 | 4.82 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Golden Valley (15–144 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Golden Valley based on parent reviews
Sunshine Valley Child Care
7600 S Harold Ave, Golden Valley, MN
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.
Calvary Child Care Center
7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN
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.
Children'S Ark Hourly Child Care Program (The)
7520 Golden Vly Rd, Golden Valley, MN
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.
Loving Shepherd Early Learning Center
5501 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN
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.
King Of Grace Preschool
6000 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN
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.
Calvary Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
Parents highlight the staff's warm and welcoming nature, noting their deep commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Reviewers also appreciate the smooth communication and the team's balance of professionalism with genuine care for families.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Golden Valley have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.
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.
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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.
- Address
- 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 541-9774
Parents highlight the staff's warm and welcoming nature, noting their deep commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Reviewers also appreciate the smooth communication and the team's balance of professionalism with genuine care for families.
- Address
- 7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 545-5933
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.
- Address
- 7520 Golden Vly Rd, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 545-9042
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.
- Address
- 7600 S Harold Ave, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 545-6906
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.
- Address
- 5501 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
- Address
- 6000 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 546-3131
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.
- Address
- 9400 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 450-3791
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.
- Address
- 4735 Bassett Creek Dr, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 588-5437
- Address
- 5901 Golden Hills Dr, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 765-6600
This data appears to be product reviews for General Mills food items rather than daycare reviews. No actual parent reviews of the General Mills Infant Care Center daycare facility were found. The reviews submitted discuss cereal, cookies, delivery issues, and food quality concerns unrelated to childcare services.
- Address
- One General Mills Blvd, Golden Valley, MN
- Phone
- (763) 764-7543
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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
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