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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ham Lake, MN

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Ham Lake. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ham Lake, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
29
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Ham Lake has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 29 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ham 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.

  1. 1
    Family Of Christ Child Development Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    16345 Polk St Ne, Ham Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children

    Family of Christ Child Development Center in Ham Lake receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, engaging learning environment, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children thrive in this loving, safe setting.

    Caring and honest stafffaith-filled environment with biblical principlesengaging classrooms with interactive toys and learning suppliesstrong community events
  2. 2
    White Pine Childcare Center
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    4534 Constance Blvd Ne, Ham Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    White Pine Childcare Center in Ham Lake receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities that keep children happy and reluctant to leave. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries and inadequate incident documentation, raising questions about supervision and accountability.

    Passionate ownership and visioncaring and nurturing staffclean facilityengaging activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Ham Lake

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ham Lake, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ham Lake (60–142 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ham Lake based on parent reviews

Family Of Christ Child Development Center

4.6(20)

16345 Polk St Ne, Ham Lake, MN

Family of Christ Child Development Center in Ham Lake receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, engaging learning environment, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children thrive in this loving, safe setting.

Caring and honest stafffaith-filled environment with biblical principlesengaging classrooms with interactive toys and learning supplies

White Pine Childcare Center

4.5(7)

4534 Constance Blvd Ne, Ham Lake, MN

White Pine Childcare Center in Ham Lake receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities that keep children happy and reluctant to leave. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries and inadequate incident documentation, raising questions about supervision and accountability.

Passionate ownership and visioncaring and nurturing staffclean facility

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Daycare types in Ham Lake

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ham Lake, Minnesota

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Ham Lake, Minnesota, making up 67% of the 3 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 Ham Lake have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ham 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 Ham Lake

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Family Of Christ Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Family of Christ Child Development Center in Ham Lake receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, engaging learning environment, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children thrive in this loving, safe setting.

Caring and honest stafffaith-filled environment with biblical principlesengaging classrooms with interactive toys and learning supplies
Address
16345 Polk St Ne, Ham Lake, MN
Phone
(763) 413-8133
White Pine Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

White Pine Childcare Center in Ham Lake receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities that keep children happy and reluctant to leave. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries and inadequate incident documentation, raising questions about supervision and accountability.

Passionate ownership and visioncaring and nurturing staffclean facility
Address
4534 Constance Blvd Ne, Ham Lake, MN
Phone
(763) 434-5186

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ham Lake, Minnesota, out of 3 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 Ham Lake have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ham Lake, 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
Ham Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 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 Ham Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ham Lake 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.