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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Montevideo, MN

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Montevideo. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Montevideo, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Montevideo has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Montevideo

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
    Montevideo Head Start
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    412 13th St S, Rm 194 & 197, Montevideo, MN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children

    Reviews consistently praise Montevideo Head Start as a clean, bright, and well-maintained facility. The center is highlighted as an excellent community space that hosts various programs and events throughout the week, with friendly and helpful staff.

    Clean and bright facilityspacious kitchenround tables with chairsvariety of weekly programs (line dancing

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Montevideo

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Montevideo, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Montevideo (31–40 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Montevideo

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Montevideo, Minnesota

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Montevideo, Minnesota, making up 33% 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 Montevideo have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Montevideo, 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 Montevideo

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Thunder Hawk Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents describe Thunder Hawk Care as a pet-friendly facility with a patient and professional manager. Reviewers also highlight that the location is reasonably priced, comfortable, and clean, noting it is situated in a nice apartment building in Montevideo.

pet friendlypatient managerprofessional staff
Address
412 S 13th St, Montevideo, MN
Phone
(320) 269-6538

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Montevideo, 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 Montevideo have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Montevideo, 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
Montevideo offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Montevideo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Montevideo 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.