Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Prior Lake, MN
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Prior Lake. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Prior Lake, Minnesota at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.71/5
- Parent reviews
- 103
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Prior Lake has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 103 parent reviews averaging 4.71/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55372 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Prior 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.
- 1Little Lakers Montessori Preschool And Child Care, INC.4.76 score5(16)
4730 Dakota St, Prior Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Little Lakers Montessori Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the passionate and caring teachers, engaging Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social growth while remaining excited about attending school.
Passionate and dedicated teachersstrong Montessori curriculumoutdoor activities and field tripshands-on learning opportunities - 2Escuela Mundial Child Care Center INC4.61 score4.8(16)
14180 Commerce Ave Ne, Ste 500, Prior Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Escuela Mundial Child Care Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and Spanish immersion program. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with staff providing individualized attention and support for milestones like potty training and language acquisition.
Caring and maternal staffSpanish immersion programdevelopmental skill-buildingcreative activities and engage - 3El Bosque Encantado4.53 score4.8(10)
15033 Highway 13, Ste 2000, Prior Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
El Bosque Encantado receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising the caring, educated staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the Spanish immersion program, inclusive approach to special needs, and the owner's hands-on involvement. Multiple reviewers noted they toured several centers before choosing EBE and found it superior to alternatives.
Caring and genuinely invested staffclean facilitySpanish immersion programstrong leadership and owner involvement - 4Sonnet Montessori INC4.32 score4.4(20)
4637 Park Nicollet Ave, Prior Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Sonnet Montessori in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, experienced staff, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children are thriving, progressing quickly in skills like reading and math, and genuinely enjoying school. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.
Montessori educational approachacademic progress (reading and math skills)caring and dedicated staffindividualized attention - 5River Valley Ymca In Prior Lake Early Childhood Learning Center4.32 score4.4(20)
3575 North Berens Rd Nw, Prior Lake, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
River Valley YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare is noted for its friendly, attentive staff and modern facilities. Parents appreciate the caring teachers, including staff member Mike Watson, and feel the center meets their families' needs well.
Friendly and helpful staffmodern facilityclean environmentstaff addresses members by name
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Prior Lake
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Prior Lake, based on parent reviews
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Prior Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55372 | 8 | 4.72 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Prior Lake (40–210 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Prior Lake based on parent reviews
Little Lakers Montessori Preschool And Child Care, INC.
4730 Dakota St, Prior Lake, MN
Little Lakers Montessori Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the passionate and caring teachers, engaging Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social growth while remaining excited about attending school.
Escuela Mundial Child Care Center INC
14180 Commerce Ave Ne, Ste 500, Prior Lake, MN
Escuela Mundial Child Care Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and Spanish immersion program. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with staff providing individualized attention and support for milestones like potty training and language acquisition.
El Bosque Encantado
15033 Highway 13, Ste 2000, Prior Lake, MN
El Bosque Encantado receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising the caring, educated staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the Spanish immersion program, inclusive approach to special needs, and the owner's hands-on involvement. Multiple reviewers noted they toured several centers before choosing EBE and found it superior to alternatives.
Shepherd'S Flock Preschool
3611 N Berens Rd Nw, Prior Lake, MN
Parents highlight the kindness, patience, and love shown by the teachers and director, noting that children feel comfortable and well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers emphasize the top-notch curriculum, cleanliness, and security, with multiple families recommending the center as a positive change from other local options.
Sonnet Montessori INC
4637 Park Nicollet Ave, Prior Lake, MN
Sonnet Montessori in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, experienced staff, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children are thriving, progressing quickly in skills like reading and math, and genuinely enjoying school. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.
River Valley Ymca In Prior Lake Early Childhood Learning Center
3575 North Berens Rd Nw, Prior Lake, MN
River Valley YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare is noted for its friendly, attentive staff and modern facilities. Parents appreciate the caring teachers, including staff member Mike Watson, and feel the center meets their families' needs well.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Prior Lake, Minnesota
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Prior Lake, Minnesota, making up 90% of the 10 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 Prior Lake have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.71 stars. Our analysis covers 103 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Prior Lake, 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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Little Lakers Montessori Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the passionate and caring teachers, engaging Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social growth while remaining excited about attending school.
- Address
- 4730 Dakota St, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 447-4161
Parents highlight the kindness, patience, and love shown by the teachers and director, noting that children feel comfortable and well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers emphasize the top-notch curriculum, cleanliness, and security, with multiple families recommending the center as a positive change from other local options.
- Address
- 3611 N Berens Rd Nw, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 230-2923
El Bosque Encantado receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising the caring, educated staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the Spanish immersion program, inclusive approach to special needs, and the owner's hands-on involvement. Multiple reviewers noted they toured several centers before choosing EBE and found it superior to alternatives.
- Address
- 15033 Highway 13, Ste 2000, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (612) 670-1805
Escuela Mundial Child Care Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and Spanish immersion program. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with staff providing individualized attention and support for milestones like potty training and language acquisition.
- Address
- 14180 Commerce Ave Ne, Ste 500, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 479-1178
One parent highlights over three years of positive experiences, citing friendly staff and a comfortable environment for their children. Another review notes that the center has been utilized for years with very friendly interactions.
- Address
- 6880 Boudin St, #200, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 226-1143
Sonnet Montessori in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, experienced staff, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children are thriving, progressing quickly in skills like reading and math, and genuinely enjoying school. The center is noted for its nurturing environment, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.
- Address
- 4637 Park Nicollet Ave, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 226-6675
River Valley YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center in Prior Lake receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare is noted for its friendly, attentive staff and modern facilities. Parents appreciate the caring teachers, including staff member Mike Watson, and feel the center meets their families' needs well.
- Address
- 3575 North Berens Rd Nw, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 230-6697
Parents consistently praise New Horizon Academy Prior Lake for exceptional infant and child care with highly attentive, experienced staff. Families highlight the clean facility, strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily updates, and children's visible happiness and development. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating sustained satisfaction.
- Address
- 4400 Fountain Hills, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 445-6701
- Address
- 5116 Gateway St, Prior Lake, MN
- Phone
- (952) 447-8845
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