Best Child Daycare & Preschools in North Mankato, MN
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in North Mankato. Average rating: 4.64/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Mankato, Minnesota at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.64/5
- Parent reviews
- 38
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
North Mankato has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.64/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 56003 zip code, averaging 4.64 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Mankato
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.
- 1Crossview Covenant Church4.56 score4.7(20)
2000 Howard Dr, North Mankato, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 114 children
Crossview Covenant Church is a religious facility in North Mankato with a 4.7/5 Google rating based on 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and comprehensive youth programs for children from birth through 12th grade. The church is noted for its community-focused approach, quality worship, and positive spiritual environment.
welcoming atmospherecaring staffcomprehensive youth programscommunity-oriented - 2Peter Pan Preschool & Childcare3.6 score3.2(5)
2195 Rolling Green, North Mankato, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Peter Pan Preschool receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the clean facilities, caring staff, good communication, and variety of activities. However, two parents report serious concerns about management's lack of developmental responsiveness, poor communication, and abrupt expulsion procedures without proper explanation or support.
Clean facilitiescaring and loving staffgood parent communication through technology and photosvariety of activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in North Mankato
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in North Mankato, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
North Mankato zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56003 | 9 | 4.64 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Mankato (20–147 children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in North Mankato based on parent reviews
Golden Heart Child Care Center
1825 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
Parents highlight the center's engaging curriculum, fresh home-cooked meals, and strong teacher-student relationships, with one noting the value of onsite preschool and ample outdoor space. While one reviewer mentions a past incident involving a child, they emphasize that the staff handled it well and remain confident in the facility's safety and care standards.
Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
304 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN
Two parents highlight the center's strong educational outcomes, caring staff, and seamless transition to a private K-8 school, while one parent reports a negative experience involving poor treatment of their child.
Robyn'S Nest
1759 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
Several parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, child-proofing, and warm, knowledgeable staff, with specific praise for individuals like Adriel and Mandy. However, one reviewer reports a negative experience regarding excessive charges.
Montessori Learning LLC
1500 Edgewood Blvd, North Mankato, MN
One parent describes an excellent preschool experience where staff engage children through interest-based learning to foster social skills and independence. The reviewer notes that the program makes learning feel fun and effortless for the child.
Trinity Daycare And Preschool LLC
1027 Sherman Ave, North Mankato, MN
One parent describes Trinity Daycare and Preschool as an above-average facility featuring large indoor and outdoor spaces with programmed preschool activities. The reviewer highlights the center's competitive pricing and staff professionalism, noting they would highly recommend the program despite having to leave.
Little Lambs Preschool
2101 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN
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Child Daycare & Preschools in North Mankato, Minnesota
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in North Mankato, Minnesota, making up 89% of the 9 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 North Mankato have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 38 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in North Mankato, 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 North Mankato
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- Address
- 2101 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 388-4336
Parents highlight the center's engaging curriculum, fresh home-cooked meals, and strong teacher-student relationships, with one noting the value of onsite preschool and ample outdoor space. While one reviewer mentions a past incident involving a child, they emphasize that the staff handled it well and remain confident in the facility's safety and care standards.
- Address
- 1825 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 625-1454
- Address
- 2090 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 385-7752
One parent describes an excellent preschool experience where staff engage children through interest-based learning to foster social skills and independence. The reviewer notes that the program makes learning feel fun and effortless for the child.
- Address
- 1500 Edgewood Blvd, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 388-6859
One parent describes Trinity Daycare and Preschool as an above-average facility featuring large indoor and outdoor spaces with programmed preschool activities. The reviewer highlights the center's competitive pricing and staff professionalism, noting they would highly recommend the program despite having to leave.
- Address
- 1027 Sherman Ave, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 388-7761
Two parents highlight the center's strong educational outcomes, caring staff, and seamless transition to a private K-8 school, while one parent reports a negative experience involving poor treatment of their child.
- Address
- 304 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 345-7707
Several parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, child-proofing, and warm, knowledgeable staff, with specific praise for individuals like Adriel and Mandy. However, one reviewer reports a negative experience regarding excessive charges.
- Address
- 1759 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 388-8595
Peter Pan Preschool receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the clean facilities, caring staff, good communication, and variety of activities. However, two parents report serious concerns about management's lack of developmental responsiveness, poor communication, and abrupt expulsion procedures without proper explanation or support.
- Address
- 2195 Rolling Green, North Mankato, MN
- Phone
- (507) 387-8213
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