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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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Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Stepping Stones receives mixed reviews with three 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, developmental support, and learning environment, but two 1-star ratings criticizing enrollment/payment practices and facility safety concerns. Parents with positive experiences report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with staff addressing developmental delays proactively.

Caring and responsive staffrecognition and support for developmental delaysstrong t
Address
7140 Fairview Rd, Baxter, MN
Phone
(218) 270-3100
Dei Spring Academy And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
418 5th Ave S, Cold Spring, MN
Phone
(320) 685-7700
Wonder World Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2809 Maple Ave, Slayton, MN
Phone
(507) 836-8694
Kids-N-Kare Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
725 2nd St Nw, Pipestone, MN
Phone
(507) 825-4582
Baraka Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1910 Chicago Ave So, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(952) 807-8845
It Starts With Luv Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2604 42nd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 644-4555
Children'S Corner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
120 W Everett, Fergus Falls, MN
Phone
(218) 739-2847
Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Stepping Stones receives mixed reviews with three parents praising exceptional childcare quality, developmental support, and staff responsiveness, while two parents reported serious issues with enrollment procedures, unclear fee structures, and administrative mismanagement.

caring and responsive staffrecognizes developmental delays and facilitates therapyengaging learning environment
Address
3261 Rosewood St, Pequot Lakes, MN
Phone
(218) 568-4898
Praise And Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
310 Medayto Drive, Spicer, MN
Phone
(320) 796-2522
Lighthouse Explorers Christian Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3285 144th St W, Rosemount, MN
Phone
(651) 423-2566
Kidz Junction INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
267 4th Ave Nw, Hutchinson, MN
Phone
(320) 234-7212
Star Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1915 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(952) 451-5418
Al Huda Child Daycare Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1208 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN
Phone
(952) 233-1700
Kidz Junction INC School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
31 4th Ave Sw, Hutchinson, MN
Phone
(320) 234-7212
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool has a 2.9/5 Google rating with 10 recent reviews. Nine reviews praise the church's theological stance on biblical marriage and its community service, while one review expresses concern about the facility hosting a conference related to conversion therapy and questions its safety for LGBTQ+ children.

Strong community servicebiblical teaching aligned with traditional Christian doctrinegracious hospitality
Address
4201 Regent Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN
Phone
(763) 533-2564
Observation Hill Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly polarized. Parents with enrollment experience praise the center's child development focus, safety, and educational quality, reporting children learn ahead of kindergarten level. However, other reviewers report misleading waitlist communications, staffing issues, and poor staff behavior.

child development focussafe environmenteducational advancement
Address
826 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN
Phone
(218) 726-1440
Tutor Time Of Lakeville
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Lakeville for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents appreciate the educational activities, clean facilities, and daily communication through the app. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating high satisfaction.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable director (Becky)low teacher turnover
Address
9475 176th St W, Lakeville, MN
Phone
(952) 898-0555
Stay N Play Child Care INC Dba Stay N Play Child Care Minn West
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Stay N Play receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring, patient staff who foster child development and engagement in learning activities. Negative reviews cite concerns about health screening practices, billing issues, disorganization, and leadership accountability.

Caring and patient staffchild development and growthengaging learning activities
Address
1707 18th St Ne, Willmar, MN
Phone
(320) 222-3084
Next Best Thing To Grandma
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Next Best Thing to Grandma receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise staff quality and care for children, while negative reviewers report concerns about handling of children with special needs, staff conduct allegations, lack of transparency regarding incidents, and potential ADA compliance issues.

Staff dedication and attentivenesswillingness to attend IEP meetingsgood experiences in infant and toddler rooms
Address
38155 Forest Blvd, North Branch, MN
Phone
(651) 674-0044
Rockin Round The Clock
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Rockin Round the Clock receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child safety and management practices alongside one positive experience. Parents report issues with supervision, administrative disorganization, and staff treatment, though one parent praised the staff friendliness and program flexibility.

Friendly and responsible childcare workersflexible schedulingbalanced meals and snacks
Address
115 Se 11th St, Grand Rapids, MN
Phone
(218) 326-9211
Chicagami Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

CHICAGAMI TOO! in Virginia, Minnesota is a center-based daycare with mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly and courteous staff, numerous reviews raise concerns about facility maintenance, management conduct, accessibility issues, and the overall living environment. The daycare's online application system also appears to have technical problems.

Staff friendlinesscourteous employees
Address
442 Pine Mill Ct, Virginia, MN
Phone
(218) 741-0235
Alphabet Junction Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Alphabet Junction receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, low turnover, and educational activities. However, a few negative reviews cite concerns about staff communication, child safety, and behavioral changes in children.

Dedicated and friendly stafflow teacher turnovernationally accredited curriculum
Address
1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska, MN
Phone
(952) 227-7754
Next Best Thing To Mom
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Next Best Thing to Mom has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Two parents praised caring staff, good communication, and positive development experiences. However, multiple parents reported serious concerns including staff yelling at children, inadequate feeding practices, unsafe facility conditions, physical mistreatment allegations, and poor management of behavioral incidents.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional issue resolutionsupportive director w
Address
390 Opportunity Blvd N, Cambridge, MN
Phone
(763) 689-3915
Tlc University Of Foley INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

TLC University of Foley Inc receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the teachers and quality of care, multiple reviewers report issues with management professionalism, communication responsiveness, and operational problems including late pickup incidents and COVID exposure notification delays.

Excellent teachersquality carechildren make friends
Address
1061 Hwy 23, Foley, MN
Phone
(320) 968-9914
Care Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Care Corner receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are well-cared for, safe, and prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the friendly, attentive staff, educational activities, and strong parent communication. The daycare maintains a clean, secure environment with programs spanning infancy through preschool.

Loving and attentive staffstrong educational preparation for kindergartengood parent communication
Address
265 St Andrews Dr, Mankato, MN
Phone
(507) 386-7444
Children Of Grace
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
4010 9th Ave W, Hibbing, MN
Phone
(218) 262-1455
Mini Mustangs Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
210 Oak Street, Mora, MN
Phone
(320) 679-8254
Sugar Plum Childcare Center INC North
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Sugar Plum Childcare Center North has extremely mixed reviews with significant concerns raised by multiple parents. One parent praised the facility for homemade meals and educational activities, but the majority of reviews report serious issues including staff disrespect, aggressive owner behavior, poor child care practices, sudden dismissals, and inadequate handling of children's emotional needs.

Homemade mealseducational instructionreasonable pricing
Address
436 19 1/2 Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN
Phone
(320) 251-3236
Sugar Plum Childcare Center INC South
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Sugar Plum Childcare Center South in Saint Cloud has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the homemade meals and educational approach, but multiple parents reported serious concerns including alleged staff neglect, aggressive owner behavior, poor communication, and emotional harm to children.

Homemade mealseducational instructionreasonable pricing
Address
136 19th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN
Phone
(320) 252-8945
Laker Prep Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
807 13th Ave Se, Detroit Lakes, MN
Phone
(218) 844-5600

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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.