How do I choose the right daycare in Bloomington?

When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, 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

What types of daycare are available in Bloomington?

Bloomington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities Church Daycare — 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.

Church Daycare in Bloomington, Minnesota (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Minnesota?

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 Bloomington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bloomington

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.

Montessori Children'S House

4.8 score

5(20)

9508 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for exceptional care, strong Montessori-based education, and outstanding leadership by owner Miss AJ and her staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards across safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffMontessori approach fosters independence and learningchildren show advanced academic and social skillsclean and safe facility

Rainbow Montessori Academy LLC

4.78 score

5(18)

8736 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

Rainbow Montessori Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, strong academic preparation, and caring staff led by Director Ms. Theresa. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond, with enriching activities and excellent teacher-parent communication. Families describe the experience as transformative, with staff becoming like family and leaving a lasting positive impact on their children's development.

Montessori teaching methodcaring and loving staffDirector Ms. Theresa's leadership and communicationstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Kinderplatz

4.64 score

4.8(20)

5600 W American Blvd, Suites 180, 160, 150, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

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 outcomesplay-based curriculum

St. Luke'S Christian Preschool

4.53 score

4.7(15)

1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

St. Luke's Christian Preschool in Bloomington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The program operates 9AM-12PM, M-F during the school year and is praised for experienced, patient teachers, creative themed activities, biblical curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and note that children develop meaningful connections with staff and peers.

Experienced and patient teacherscreative weekly themes and activitiesbiblical teachingmonthly family projects

St. Michael'S Lutheran Preschool

4.48 score

4.6(20)

9201 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

Note: Reviews provided are for St. Michael's Lutheran Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs including children's Sunday school and activities.

Welcoming to familiesquality children's programscaring pastorscommunity fellowship events

Tlc Early Learning Center

4.43 score

4.7(8)

11000 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Parents consistently praise TLC Early Learning Center for its exceptionally low staff turnover, caring environment, and strong sense of community. Children remain enrolled for years across multiple age groups, with many returning voluntarily for summer programs after starting elementary school. The facility is characterized as a family-oriented place where staff genuinely invest in each child's growth and development.

Low staff turnover with long-tenured teachersindividualized attention and personalized careextensive field trips and enrichment activitiessummer programs with weekly pool access

Bright Stars Learning Center INC

4.35 score

4.6(7)

7836 2nd Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

Bright Stars Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and friendly staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging curriculum, and healthy food options that create a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityloving care for childrenengaging curriculum and activities

St. Stephen Preschool

4.33 score

4.6(6)

8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

These reviews are about St. Stephen Church in Bloomington, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, diverse community, and pastoral leadership, but do not contain information about preschool or daycare services.

Welcoming environmentdiverse communitystrong pastoral leadershipfamily-oriented atmosphere

Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center

4.07 score

4.1(12)

201 E 104th St, Bloomington, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 115 children

Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated teaching staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is recommended for its focus on child development, outdoor time, and creating a safe, loving atmosphere for infants and young children.

Caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming environmentstrong communication with parentsdaily updates and photos

Safa Child Care & Learning Center

3.87 score

3.8(10)

3701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

SAFA Child Care & Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Many parents praise the staff's care, cleanliness, and their children's development, while others raise serious concerns about the facility's history of violations, medication administration, and food quality.

Staff care about childrenfriendly staffclean facilitychildren enjoy attending

Church Daycare in Bloomington, Minnesota

There are 1 church daycare in Bloomington, Minnesota, making up 4% of the 23 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Bloomington, Minnesota, out of 23 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, 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

Bloomington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
Church Daycare — 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 Bloomington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Bloomington 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.

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