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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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Augsburg Park Montessori School Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7121 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield, MN
Phone
(612) 869-8155
Breck School Preschool And Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
123 Ottawa Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(763) 381-8100
Bright Horizons Minneapolis At Tenth Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34 10th St S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 332-7800
Central Care For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2025 Nicollet Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 872-6788
City Of Lakes Waldorf School Loring Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
519 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Lady Of The Lake Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2411 Comerce Blvd, Mound, MN
Phone
(952) 472-1284
Cradle Club (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Cradle Club in Minneapolis receives universal praise from parents across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the caring, engaged teaching staff, enriching curriculum, and family-oriented atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and significant developmental progress in their children.

Kind and responsive staffenriching programming with outside activitieshomemade food prepared on-site
Address
100 N 6th St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 338-4434
Creative Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Creative Kids Academy Maple Grove receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, stable staff, strong safety record with zero DHS violations in 5 years, and engaging educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication, secure child attachments, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The center is noted for its onsite kitchen, outdoor activities, and staff retention due to supportive management.

Zero DHS violations in 5 y
Address
12455 62nd Place N, Maple Grove, MN
Phone
(763) 559-3700
Crossroad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 332-8516
Especially For Children, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5015 W 70th St, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 946-9971
Hillcrest Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9100 Russell Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 881-5330
International School Of Minnesota
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
Phone
(952) 918-1800
Jardin
Child Daycare & Preschools

Jardin is a center-based daycare in Minneapolis that consistently receives praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with particular emphasis on Spanish language immersion and well-rounded development. Parents highlight responsive management, clean facilities, and a positive atmosphere where children are happy to attend.

caring and qualified staffSpanish language instructionclean and organized facility
Address
3836 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 360-3196
Jeremiah Program Child Development Center (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Jeremiah Program is a highly-regarded nonprofit that provides affordable housing, childcare, and educational support to help single mothers pursue career training and exit poverty. Parents consistently praise the program for its comprehensive resources, safe environment, and life-changing impact on their families. Multiple graduates report successfully completing education programs (nursing, etc.) while receiving wraparound support.

Affordable housingexcellent childcare and early childhood developmentcomprehensive support services
Address
1510 Laurel Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 259-3012
Kid Zone Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3700 Alabama Ave S, St Louis Park, MN
Phone
(952) 929-7636
Kids Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3381 Gorham Ave, St Louis Park, MN
Phone
(952) 926-2600
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kindercare Rogers for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under Director Cassandra. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in daily learning activities, and showing positive development. Parents particularly value the transparent communication, daily photo updates through the app, and the center's intentional approach to child care and safety.

Caring and loving teachersstrong director who knows children by nametransparent communication
Address
14080 Northdale Blvd, Rogers, MN
Phone
(763) 428-8973
Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center, II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center in Edina receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified teachers with low turnover, strong leadership, and comprehensive child development support. Parents consistently highlight the onsite nurse, clean facilities, engaging activities, outdoor classroom, and excellent kindergarten preparation as key strengths that make them feel confident and comfortable with their children's care.

Experienced and caring teacherslow teacher turnoverresponsive director (Michele Hofmann Grams)
Address
3950 70th St W, Edina, MN
Phone
(952) 925-5881
Lake Harriet Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4501 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 825-8517
Little Flowers Montessori West
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4155 Zachary Ln, Plymouth, MN
Phone
(763) 559-5843
Maranatha Christian Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9201 75th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone
(763) 488-7900
Miniapple International Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1125 5th St Se, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 378-9375
Minnehaha Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4200 W River Pkwy, Room 107, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 721-3359
Minnetonka Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3121 Groveland School Rd, Wayzata, MN
Phone
(952) 473-7665
Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its Spanish immersion curriculum, caring staff, and supportive atmosphere across multiple locations. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor communication, alleged inappropriate teacher conduct, and billing issues.

Spanish immersion and fluency developmentwarm and caring staffstrong curriculum across multiple areas (literacy
Address
412 5th Ave N, Hopkins, MN
Phone
(952) 935-5588
Montessori School Of Wayzata Bay
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1500 County Rd 24, Medina, MN
Phone
(763) 258-1060
Mount Calvary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Cty Rd 19, Excelsior, MN
Phone
(952) 474-5542
Mt. Carmel Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1701 St Anthony Pkwy Ne, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 781-2798
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise New Horizon Academy's warm, caring staff and open-door policy. Children show excitement about attending and parents report excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The center is noted for individualized attention, age-appropriate activities, and a safe, welcoming environment.

Warm and attentive staffresponsive directorsopen-door policy
Address
4345 Peony Lane, Plymouth, MN
Phone
(763) 478-2412
Noah'S Ark Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Noah's Ark Child Development Center in Minneapolis receives unanimously positive feedback from parents. All reviews praise the caring, experienced staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and nurturing environment that supports learning and development. Parents consistently report feeling confident and comfortable with the center's care and highly recommend it.

Loving and attentive staffstrong teacher retentionclear communication with parents
Address
1021 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 332-5741

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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.