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Best Headstart Programs in Red Wing, MN

Compare 1 headstart programs in Red Wing. Average rating: 3.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Red Wing, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.26/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Red Wing has 1 licensed headstart programs with 24 parent reviews averaging 3.26/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Red Wing

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.

  1. 1
    Learning Circle, INC. (The)
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    615 W 5th St, Red Wing, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    The Learning Circle is highly regarded by parents as a family-oriented daycare with exceptional, long-tenured staff who provide caring, play-based learning. Parents praise the consistency, stability, and welcoming environment that helps children thrive academically and socially from infancy through kindergarten readiness.

    Experienced and stable staff (many 20+ years tenure)compassionate and caring teachersplay-based learning approachconvenient hours
  2. 2
    Under The Rainbow Child Care Center, INC.
    4.22 score
    4.3(14)

    555 Technology Dr, Red Wing, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children

    Under the Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the friendly and professional staff, strong curriculum including kindergarten readiness programs, clean facilities, and well-organized outdoor play areas. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and eager to attend daily.

    Friendly and professional staffkindergarten readiness programage-appropriate outdoor playgrounds for each roomclean and organized facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Red Wing

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Red Wing, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

2.83avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Red Wing zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
550667
3.26
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Red Wing (20–101 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Red Wing

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Red Wing, Minnesota

There are 1 headstart programs in Red Wing, Minnesota, making up 14% of the 7 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Red Wing have an average rating of 3.26 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Red Wing, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Red Wing

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Colvill Head Start Center
Headstart Programs

One parent notes that both of their children enjoy pre-k and praise the teachers, while another review simply identifies the facility as a kindergarten school. A third comment mentions taking a GED test there, indicating the center also hosts adult education programs.

teachers are amazingchildren love the schoolpre-k program
Address
269 E 5th St, Red Wing, MN
Phone
(651) 385-8000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Red Wing, Minnesota, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Red Wing have an average Google rating of 3.26 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Red Wing, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Minnesota's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Minnesota)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Red Wing offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Minnesota typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Red Wing for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Red Wing must be licensed by Minnesota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.