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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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Bernie'S Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Bernie's Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight caring, experienced teachers who foster academic growth and a love of learning while maintaining a warm, structured environment. The school is noted as affordable, well-established (30+ years), and offering enriching field trips and activities.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic results (early readingkindergarten readiness)
Address
1100 E 66th St, Richfield, MN
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the school's effective Chinese language instruction, caring teachers, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend, have made significant progress in both Chinese and English, and are well-prepared for elementary school. Multiple families indicate they tried other daycares before finding Sleepy Tigers and consider it one of their best decisions.

Effective Chinese language acquisitioncaring and attentive teacherscalm and exploratory classroom environment
Address
16023 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
Phone
(612) 568-8819
Rayito De Sol Spanish Immersion
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, skilled teachers and strong Spanish language instruction. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with genuine excitement about attending daycare. The center is noted for its warm, family-like environment and NAEYC accreditation.

Caring and passionate teachersSpanish immersion curriculumstrong language development
Address
1601 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(763) 772-2157
Eden Prairie Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Eden Prairie Montessori for its warm, nurturing environment and experienced staff with exceptional longevity. Children demonstrate strong academic preparation for kindergarten along with development of social-emotional skills like kindness, independence, and community responsibility. Families describe the center as a trusted extension of their home.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnoverMontessori approach to learningclean and organized facility
Address
7455 Market Pl Dr, Eden Prairie, MN
Phone
(952) 944-8466
Grant Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Grant Community Preschool is a church-based facility in Minneapolis with a 4.9/5 rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, friendly atmosphere and community-oriented environment. Reviews highlight religious services, activities like choir and arts & crafts, and the pastoral leadership.

welcoming atmospherefriendly communityreligious services and activities
Address
901 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 374-3935
Linden Hills Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Linden Hills Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, strong emotional connections, and home-like atmosphere. The center has maintained an excellent reputation over 35 years with low teacher turnover. One parent noted the basement location is not an ideal physical space but emphasized that staff quality outweighs facility limitations.

Caring and dedicated stafflow teacher turnoverwarm and welcoming environment
Address
4201 Sheridan Ave So, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(612) 922-4501
Redeeming Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
14077 Monarch Lane, Rogers, MN
Phone
(763) 424-5535
Step By Step Montessori School Of Brooklyn Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Step by Step Montessori School of Brooklyn Park receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, dedicated teachers and directors who create a nurturing, safe learning environment where children thrive emotionally and intellectually. Parents appreciate the school's professionalism, communication, flexibility, and focus on health and safety.

Caring and dedicated teachersnurturing environmentchild-centered learning approach
Address
8455 West Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone
(763) 493-9093
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
610 - 2nd Ave Se, Long Prairie, MN
Phone
(320) 732-2238
Creative Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Academy for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organized communication, and engaging enrichment activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Cassie's hands-on involvement and the staff's genuine passion for childcare.

Caring and attentive staffcompassionate leadershipclean facility
Address
1980 Center St, Centerville, MN
Phone
(651) 429-4097
Alphabet Junction Learning Center Too, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Waconia for its warm, caring staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Reviewers highlight engaging daily activities, strong communication through the facility's app, and a welcoming family-like environment that makes parents feel confident leaving their children in their care. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the center's educational programming and community engagement.

Caring and warm staffengaging hands-on activitiesconsistent daily communication via app
Address
240 E Frontage Rd, Waconia, MN
Phone
(952) 442-8698
Small World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Small World Learning Center in Farmington receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with consistent praise for caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning activities.

Caring and attentive staffstrong sense of trust and confidence in teachersexcellent daily communication via app with photos and updates
Address
90 Locust St, Farmington, MN
Phone
(651) 463-2022
Community Of Hope Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming community, pastoral leadership, and children's ministry programs. No reviews specifically address daycare services or educational programming.

Friendly and inviting communityStrong kids ministryExcellent pastors
Address
14401 Biscayne Ave, Rosemount, MN
Phone
(651) 322-5679
Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Peaceful Heights Montessori for its caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, and Montessori-based educational approach that emphasizes academic skills alongside social-emotional development. Multiple families report smooth transitions for their children, thoughtful communication, and strong community feel. Children show measurable academic progress and enthusiasm for school.

Montessori approachno screen timeoutdoor play
Address
375 E Marie Ave, West St Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 451-1498
Sunflower Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Sunflower Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, bilingual Russian language immersion program, and structured educational activities. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong teacher-child bonds, fresh homemade meals, frequent outdoor time, and director Irina's professional leadership. Children reportedly adapt quickly and show genuine excitement about attending.

Experienced and caring staff with low turnoverbilingual/Russian language immersionstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
1800 County Rd 42 E, Burnsville, MN
Phone
(612) 310-4967
Sunrise International Montessori Learning Center And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Sunrise International Montessori Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, engaged staff and owner Jay's genuine investment in each child's development. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with many noting strong preparation for kindergarten and minimal staff turnover. The center is commended for flexibility, communication, and creating a warm, nurturing learning environment.

Caring and invested staffOwner Jay's hands-on involvementStrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
2521 Horizon Dr, Burnsville, MN
Phone
(952) 890-8877
Dodge Nature Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Dodge Nature Preschool for its outdoor-based, nature-focused curriculum that encourages curiosity and exploration. Staff are described as knowledgeable, caring, and passionate about early childhood education. Multiple families express strong satisfaction and wish they could continue attending or had known about the program earlier.

outdoor nature-based learningchild-centered approachskilled and loving teachers
Address
1715 Charlton Street, West St Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 455-4555
Little Giants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

These reviews are not about a daycare - they are reviews for a brewery in Blue Earth, Minnesota. The reviews do not contain any information about Little Giants daycare center or its childcare services.

None relevant to daycare
Address
425 S Grove, Blue Earth, MN
Phone
(507) 526-5554
Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center in Stillwater receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by owner Gina, the educational curriculum, outdoor learning opportunities, and the center's ability to help children thrive developmentally. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident in the quality of care provided.

Caring and dedicated staffStrong kindergarten preparationExtensive outdoor learning space including woods and outdoor classroom
Address
14480 60th St N, Stillwater, MN
Phone
(651) 439-0699
Child Care Center Of Mapleton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
604 Main St Ne, Mapleton, MN
Phone
(507) 524-4541
St Peter Community Childcare Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St Peter Community Childcare Center receives consistently high ratings for being a welcoming facility with good resources and amenities. Parents appreciate the space, library, and recreational facilities available. Limited parking is the primary concern mentioned by multiple reviewers.

Great resourcesgood facilitieslibrary
Address
600 South 5th St, Saint Peter, MN
Phone
(507) 934-3606
Children'S Center Montessori School (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Children's Center Montessori School for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality Montessori curriculum. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, forming lasting friendships and developing strong foundational skills for kindergarten and beyond. Multiple parents describe the school as a warm, nurturing community that feels like a second family.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenMontessori program quality
Address
1536 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 645-6053
Incarnation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4880 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN
Phone
(651) 484-7213
St. John'S Little Lights Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise St. John's Little Lights Preschool for its professional and kind staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong faith-based environment. The facility is described as a well-run school where children feel cared for and safe. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed gratitude for the school's commitment to both education and spiritual development.

Professional and friendly staffwelcoming atmospherefaith-based education
Address
835 2nd Ave Nw, New Brighton, MN
Phone
(651) 633-8333
Wilder Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
911 Lafond Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(651) 280-2600
Karing Kingdom Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided do not appear to be for Karing Kingdom Preschool. Instead, they describe Lord of Life Lutheran Church in the same area. The reviews consistently praise the church as welcoming, friendly, and well-maintained with good programming, though they do not address daycare services or quality.

Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful facilitydiverse programming and activities
Address
7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN
Phone
(763) 420-5015
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise New Horizon Academy Champlin for its caring, professional staff and positive learning environment. All reviewers highlight strong communication through daily photos and updates, individual teacher attention, and successful transitions for children from infants through preschool. Multiple parents note long-term staff retention and genuine investment in both children and families.

Caring and professional staffdaily photo and activity updatessmooth childcare transitions
Address
9051 White Oak Trail N, Champlin, MN
Phone
(763) 323-7020
Mn Chinese Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

MN Chinese Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the Chinese language immersion program, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, develop strong bilingual skills, and benefit from the well-organized curriculum and activities. The facility is noted as clean, affordable, and supportive of long-term child development.

Chinese language immersion programbilingual skill developmentcaring and dedicated teachers
Address
2520 Kenzie Terrace, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
(651) 983-9559
Blossomtime Montessori And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Blossomtime Montessori for its caring, knowledgeable staff and structured Montessori curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Families highlight the nurturing environment, academic and social development, diverse community, and engaging activities. All reviewed families expressed high satisfaction and would recommend the center.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartensocial-emotional development
Address
7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN
Phone
(612) 866-3315
Kinderplatz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kinderplatz is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Bloomington with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate children with special needs.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong child development outcomes
Address
5600 W American Blvd, Suites 180, 160, 150, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(612) 725-3481

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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.