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Best Church Daycare in Lakeville, MN

Compare 1 church daycare in Lakeville. Average rating: 4.57/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lakeville, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.57/5
Parent reviews
145
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Lakeville has 1 licensed church daycare with 145 parent reviews averaging 4.57/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55044 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lakeville

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
    Celebration Academy
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    16655 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Celebration Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, enriching curriculum, and welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.

    Loving and attentive staffstrong curriculum with academic preparation for kindergartenenrichment activities (artdance
  2. 2
    Little Trenders
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    20855 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Parents consistently praise Windy Willow for its nurturing, hands-on approach to early childhood education using the Reggio Emilia and nature-based learning methods. Staff are described as warm, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each child's development, creating a family-like community atmosphere. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with lasting positive impacts extending into elementary school.

    Hands-on and creative learning activitiesReggio Emilia curriculumnature-based learningwarm and caring staff
  3. 3
    Four Square Preschool & Daycare
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children

    Four Square Preschool & Daycare in Lakeville receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's care, professionalism, and compassion. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, quality curriculum, cleanliness, and strong communication with families. Children show visible happiness and developmental growth, with staff noted for patience in helping with transitions and adjustments.

    Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentprofessional and organizedquality and engaging curriculum
  4. 4
    Primrose School Of Lakeville North
    4.52 score
    4.7(14)

    9711 163rd Street West, Lakeville, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 181 children

    Primrose School of Lakeville North receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent staff, strong curriculum, personalized learning approaches, and safe facilities. Multiple families report their children have made significant developmental and academic progress during their time at the center.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculumpersonalized learning for individual abilitiessafe and clean facility
  5. 5
    Tutor Time Of Lakeville
    3.12 score
    2.9(20)

    9475 176th St W, Lakeville, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    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 turnoverclean and safe facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Lakeville

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 145 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lakeville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
13 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lakeville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
5504413
4.57
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lakeville (18–181 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lakeville based on parent reviews

Minnesota Valley Free Lutheran Church

4.8(3)

16075 Hawthorn Path, Lakeville, MN

One parent highlights the welcoming nature of the congregation, noting they were particularly accommodating to an adult son with Autism. Another reviewer criticizes the theological approach, describing the church as Pietistic rather than authentically Lutheran and expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of traditional confessional practices.

Welcoming congregationaccommodating to individuals with special needsenthusiastic leadership

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Daycare types in Lakeville

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Church Daycare 1

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Church Daycare in Lakeville, Minnesota

There are 1 church daycare in Lakeville, Minnesota, making up 7% of the 14 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 Lakeville have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 145 parent reviews.

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

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Minnesota Valley Free Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.8

One parent highlights the welcoming nature of the congregation, noting they were particularly accommodating to an adult son with Autism. Another reviewer criticizes the theological approach, describing the church as Pietistic rather than authentically Lutheran and expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of traditional confessional practices.

Welcoming congregationaccommodating to individuals with special needsenthusiastic leadership
Address
16075 Hawthorn Path, Lakeville, MN
Phone
(952) 432-7197

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Lakeville, Minnesota, out of 14 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 Lakeville have an average Google rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 86% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lakeville, 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
Lakeville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Church 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 Lakeville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lakeville 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.