28 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, Minnesota
Browse all 28 child daycare & preschools in Rochester, Minnesota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rochester
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.
- 1Kingdom Kids4.64 score4.8(20)
4400 55th St Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 178 children
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool in Rochester, Minnesota receives outstanding parent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, faith-based curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling options and frequent community events that foster connections among families.
Caring and professional staffChristian/faith-based educationstrong kindergarten readiness preparationwelcoming and family-oriented environment - 2Rainbow School4.5 score5(5)
624 3rd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Rainbow School is a highly-rated preschool program in Rochester where parents report their children thrived academically and socially. Teachers are praised for being warm, caring, and attentive to individual needs, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Children consistently show readiness for kindergarten with strong development in both academics and soft skills.
Warm and caring teachersindividualized attentionacademic progress in writing and mathsocial-emotional development - 3Aldrich Memorial Nursery School4.48 score4.6(20)
855 Essex Pkwy Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School receives universal praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing staff, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and strong sense of community and family involvement as key strengths that prepare children well for kindergarten.
Caring and nurturing teachersplay-based learning approachoutdoor play encouraged in all weatherwelcoming community atmosphere - 4Primrose School Of Rochester4.38 score4.5(16)
2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 185 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Rochester as an exceptional daycare with highly attentive, caring staff and strong educational programs. Families report their children feel safe, loved, and thrive in a nurturing environment with excellent communication and responsiveness from leadership to teachers.
Excellent educators and staffMontessori curriculumstrong emotional and social development focusresponsive communication with daily updates and photos - 5Endless Journey Child Care4.24 score4.3(20)
7411 Airport View Dr Sw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children
Endless Journey Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the hands-on ownership, stable staff with 10+ year tenure, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and quality care across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
Dedicated owner involvementstaff stability and longevityclean facilityreasonable pricing - 6Quality Kid Care Center INC4.16 score4.2(18)
3212 22nd St Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Quality Kid Care Center in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, child development support, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and reaching developmental milestones.
Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitychild safety and well-being prioritizedstrong social and language development - 7Knowledge Beginnings #0717063.93 score3.9(11)
2801 Superior Dr Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 204 children
Knowledge Beginnings #071706 in Rochester, Minnesota receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, and child safety, though recent reviews indicate significant concerns following a leadership change in late 2025, including staffing shortages, communication decline, and questionable inclusion practices for children with developmental delays.
Friendly and approachable staffresponsive communication with parentsclean atmospheres - 8Discover Magical Moments Daycare Center3.52 score3.4(20)
5450 Royal Place Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Discover Magical Moments Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, clean facilities, strong educational programs, and a family-oriented environment where children form lasting relationships with teachers and peers.
Organized and clean facilityfair pricingwelcoming atmosphereconsistent and caring staff with low turnover
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Highest rated daycares in Rochester based on parent reviews
Kingdom Kids
4400 55th St Nw, Rochester, MN
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool in Rochester, Minnesota receives outstanding parent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, faith-based curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling options and frequent community events that foster connections among families.
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School
855 Essex Pkwy Nw, Rochester, MN
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School receives universal praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing staff, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and strong sense of community and family involvement as key strengths that prepare children well for kindergarten.
Primrose School Of Rochester
2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Rochester as an exceptional daycare with highly attentive, caring staff and strong educational programs. Families report their children feel safe, loved, and thrive in a nurturing environment with excellent communication and responsiveness from leadership to teachers.
Good News Children'S Center, INC.
2645 North Broadway, Rochester, MN
Rcls Early Childhood Development Center
2619 Nw 9th Ave, Rochester, MN
Endless Journey Child Care
7411 Airport View Dr Sw, Rochester, MN
Endless Journey Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the hands-on ownership, stable staff with 10+ year tenure, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and quality care across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, Minnesota
There are 28 child daycare & preschools in Rochester, Minnesota, making up 85% of the 33 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.
When choosing a daycare in Rochester, 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 Rochester
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- 1619 Eastwood Rd, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 258-7980
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- 427 6th Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 282-5368
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- 2645 North Broadway, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 285-1167
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- 2117 11th Ave Se, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 288-2781
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool in Rochester, Minnesota receives outstanding parent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, faith-based curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling options and frequent community events that foster connections among families.
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- 4400 55th St Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 282-5569
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- 2619 Nw 9th Ave, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 289-3267
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School receives universal praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing staff, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and strong sense of community and family involvement as key strengths that prepare children well for kindergarten.
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- 855 Essex Pkwy Nw, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 289-3097
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- 971 16th St Se, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 289-6483
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Rochester as an exceptional daycare with highly attentive, caring staff and strong educational programs. Families report their children feel safe, loved, and thrive in a nurturing environment with excellent communication and responsiveness from leadership to teachers.
- Address
- 2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 424-2660
Endless Journey Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the hands-on ownership, stable staff with 10+ year tenure, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and quality care across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
- Address
- 7411 Airport View Dr Sw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 281-2142
Quality Kid Care Center in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, child development support, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and reaching developmental milestones.
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- 3212 22nd St Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 226-8254
Knowledge Beginnings #071706 in Rochester, Minnesota receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, and child safety, though recent reviews indicate significant concerns following a leadership change in late 2025, including staffing shortages, communication decline, and questionable inclusion practices for children with developmental delays.
- Address
- 2801 Superior Dr Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 289-5006
Discover Magical Moments Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, clean facilities, strong educational programs, and a family-oriented environment where children form lasting relationships with teachers and peers.
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- 5450 Royal Place Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 289-7463
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- 1818 Greenview Pl S W, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 281-3284
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- 3615 15th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 281-4421
KinderCare Learning Center in Rochester receives mixed reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring, welcoming staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and safe environment. However, two 1-star and one 2-star review cite serious concerns including poor facility conditions, staff professionalism issues, inadequate outdoor space, unclear fees, staff turnover, and allegations of unsafe conditions and staff misconduct.
- Address
- 402 Nw 14th St, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 282-5676
New Horizon Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and engaged staff, strong kindergarten preparation, clean facility, and excellent communication through apps and daily updates.
- Address
- 3785 40th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 252-6956
New Horizon Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and responsive leadership. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, and a safe, clean learning environment. Several parents note that the facility has improved significantly under current director Carly's leadership.
- Address
- 625 Kutkzy Court Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 218-3090
Bright Horizons Children's Centers in Rochester receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, flexible scheduling options, and strong safety practices. Both full-time and backup care services are highly recommended by Mayo employees and other families.
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- 3535 40th Ave, Suite 100, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 282-2707
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- 1815 Green View Place Sw, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 287-0747
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- 37 Woodlake Dr Se, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 328-3980
Kids Come 1st North Broadway in Rochester receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and early learning programs, though a small number report serious concerns about child care practices and staff professionalism. The majority of reviewers express high satisfaction with their children's experiences and learning outcomes.
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- 2450 Hwy 63 N, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 281-8183
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER in Rochester receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about inadequate care for their child with developmental delays and staff responsiveness issues.
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- 2460 Clare Ln Ne, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 529-8034
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- 3703 Fairway Place Nw, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 289-0811
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- 3040 Stonehedge Dr Ne, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 252-5088
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- 4520 19th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 282-8280
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- 318 11th Ave Se, Rochester, MN
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- (507) 288-4816
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- 1205 12th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
- Phone
- (507) 282-5161
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