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1,132 Child Daycare & Preschools in Minnesota

Browse 1,132 child daycare & preschools across Minnesota. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Minnesota

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Minnesota can make the decision-making process smoother.

Minnesota has about 1,323 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Minnesota. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Minnesota

There are 1,323 daycares in Minnesota: 107 headstart facilities, 28 before/after school centers, 56 religious facility daycares, and 1,132 childcare and preschool centers.

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Anoka Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Anoka Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, professional, and treating families like family. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending the center. One review raised concerns about COVID-19 protocol compliance and staff communication.

Caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing
Address
3738 7th Ave N, Anoka, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1897
Jack & Jill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Jack & Jill Preschool for exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment, smooth classroom transitions, and children arriving kindergarten-ready. Staff are described as professional, caring, and genuinely invested in individual child development and family partnerships.

Caring and professional staff with strong retentionindividualized attention to each childcomprehensive curriculum with learning outcomes
Address
11870 Ulysses St Ne, Suite 100, Blaine, MN
Phone
(763) 784-1451
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
Lord Of Life Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Lord of Life Preschool is a church-based preschool in Ramsey, Minnesota with consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, active programming, and quality facilities. Parents appreciate the preschool's integration within the larger church community.

welcoming communityactive youth activitiesquality preschool program
Address
14501 Nowthen Blvd Nw, Ramsey, MN
Phone
(763) 427-1100
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Chanhassen for its caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Families highlight the school's quality facilities, on-site chef-prepared meals, outdoor activities, and genuine teacher dedication to children's wellbeing and development. Multiple reviews emphasize feeling confident and comfortable leaving their children in this safe, welcoming setting.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverwarm and nurturing environmentstrong curriculum and daily schedule
Address
8950 Crossroads Blvd, Chanhassen, MN
Phone
(952) 934-2590
Teeny Bubbles Childcare & Learning Center Llp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
17140 Hwy 371, Brainerd, MN
Phone
(218) 839-3516
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Unable to provide accurate daycare review summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church/Parish in Hastings, MN, not the preschool/daycare center. No actual daycare experiences, staff interactions, or childcare services are mentioned in any of the reviews.

None applicable - reviews do not pertain to the daycare center
Address
2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN
Phone
(651) 438-3223
Mi Familia Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mi Familia Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviewers highlight the welcoming, caring environment where children thrive, along with exceptional communication and support for families. The facility is noted as a 4-Star Parent Aware rated center with attentive, professional staff.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parentshelps children with transitions and anxiety
Address
2855 47th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Phone
(651) 270-7037
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1930 Diffley Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 454-4091
Intergenerational Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Intergenerational Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most families, who praise the caring staff, small community feel, creative facilities, and unique intergenerational program with a nearby senior living community. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving their child's injury, lack of communication about what happened, delayed documentation, and poor handling by the director.

caring and consistent staffsmall intimate en
Address
3386 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 456-9101
Knowledge Beginnings #071704
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings Eagan for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers who understand individual needs and make learning fun. Multiple long-term families highlight the strong sense of community and responsive leadership.

Caring and dedicated staffindividualized attention to each child's needsstrong curriculum focused on learning through play
Address
4155 Lexington Ave, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 994-4588
St. John Neuman Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided are for St. John Neumann Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality of services, and community programs, but do not contain information about the daycare center's operations, staff, or educational quality.

Welcoming and family-oriented environmentmultiple Mass timesgood facilities and parking
Address
4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 454-0569
St. Thomas Becket Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Thomas Becket Church, not the preschool program. Based on available information, the facility is located in Eagan, Minnesota and is a center-based program. No parent reviews specifically about the preschool were found.

Welcoming communityprogressive Catholic valuesprofessional staff
Address
4455 S. Robert Trail, Eagan, MN
Phone
(651) 683-9808
Meadow Park Day Care Center Dba Meadow Park Preschool & Child Care Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
971 16th St Se, Rochester, MN
Phone
(507) 289-6483
Early Advantage Developmental Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Advantage receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff, individualized attention, and developmental curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, and appreciate the transparent communication through the parent app and flexible hours.

Dedicated and caring teachersindividualized attentiondevelopmental curriculum with biannual assessments
Address
507 Frontage Rd Ne, Byron, MN
Phone
(507) 775-2636
Primrose School Of Rochester
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 focus
Address
2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN
Phone
(507) 424-2660
Kids Garden Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids Garden Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, age-appropriate activities, and inclusive curriculum. Parents highlight the professional administration, strong communication, and safe environment. One review raises concerns about fraud investigations at the facility.

Clean and organized spacethoughtful and unbiased curriculumwell-balanced meals
Address
959 Minnehaha Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(612) 978-6160
Little Bees Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Little Bees Childcare Center for its caring, family-oriented staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for well-maintained grounds, enriching activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated with genuine care.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational programming (ABCs
Address
1630 Ne County Hwy 10, Spring Lake Park, MN
Phone
(763) 780-0187
Century Busy Bees Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Century Busy Bees Childcare Center for exceptional, loving care from dedicated staff who treat children with genuine warmth and respect. The facility is described as clean, safe, well-organized, and nurturing, with healthy meals and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show visible growth in confidence, independence, and social skills.

Caring and professional staffclean and safe facilityhealthy meals
Address
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN
Phone
(651) 779-3468
Robyn'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1759 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN
Phone
(507) 388-8595
Nativity Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Nativity Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive staff, strong teacher-to-student ratios, low turnover, curriculum quality, and caring approach to child development. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a teacher's communication style that negatively impacted their child.

Patient and attentive staffexcellent teacher-to-student ratioslow staff turnover
Address
1900 Wellesley Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 696-5437
Tutor Time Of White Bear Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of White Bear Lake for its caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean environment. Families report children are engaged in educational activities, develop strong social skills, and show academic advancement. Multiple parents with multi-year enrollments express high confidence in the center and would recommend it to others.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Ashley's leadershiplow teacher turnover
Address
4673 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN
Phone
(651) 653-8877
Koala Bear Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Koala Bear Child Care for its caring, experienced staff who provide individualized attention to each child. The center is highly regarded for its unique intergenerational program with an attached senior living community, diverse activities, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report high staff retention and note their children are excited and thriving at the center.

Caring and patient teacherslow staff turnoverindividualized child support
Address
4559 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN
Phone
(952) 471-6095
Hooyo Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hooyo Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the small, family-like environment, bilingual Spanish-English instruction, educational focus, professional staff, and reasonable pricing. The center holds a 4-star Parent Aware quality rating and has strong staff retention.

bilingual Spanish immersion programsmall center with personalized attentionexperienced and friendly teachers
Address
3600 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 545-5779
Kids Care Zone Limited
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Kids Care Zone Limited (operated by Sabathani Community Center) for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive staff, and valuable community resources. Parents highlight the cultural richness of the facility, positive programs like The Father Project, and the center's important role in the South Minneapolis community.

Welcoming and friendly staffculturally rich environmentcomfortable facilities
Address
310 E 38th St, Ste 226, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(651) 757-0796
Cross View Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
6645 Mccauley Trl, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 941-0009
Higher Education Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the facility and community services. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, supportive staff, and diverse programming. However, reviews appear to focus more on community center services (food shelf, job fair, concerts) than childcare specifically.

Welcoming and friendly staffrich cultural atmospherecommunity resources and programs
Address
310 E 38th St, # 135, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 821-2392
Kids Core-Westonka School Age Kids Core
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Core receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and creative staff, engaging activities including homework help and themed summer programs, and a welcoming atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns: one parent experienced unresponsive communication and felt ignored during the enrollment process, while another reported inappropriate behavior and comments from staff and students that caused emotional distress.

Kind and professional staffcreative activitiesschool year homework help
Address
2451 Fairview Ln, Mound, MN
Phone
(952) 472-6882
King Of Grace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. Parents praise the staff's care and dedication to children's development. However, many reviews appear to reference the facility's church and community programs rather than specifically the preschool/daycare services.

Caring principal and teacherschild development and progresscommunity involvement opportunities
Address
6000 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN
Phone
(763) 546-3131
La Creche Early Childhood Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

La Creche Early Childhood Centers receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, passionate staff who treat children like their own, create a safe environment, and provide strong educational programming including field trips and art projects.

loving and passionate staffsafe environmenteducational curriculum
Address
1800 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 377-1786

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,132 child daycare & preschools daycares across Minnesota. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Minnesota are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Minnesota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Minnesota, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Minnesota sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Minnesota vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.