How do I choose the right daycare in Rochester?

When choosing a daycare in Rochester, 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 Rochester?

Rochester offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 28 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Rochester, Minnesota (3 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 Rochester for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rochester

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.

Kingdom Kids

4.64 score

4.8(20)

4400 55th St Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 178 children

Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool in Rochester, Minnesota receives outstanding parent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, faith-based curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling options and frequent community events that foster connections among families.

Caring and professional staffChristian/faith-based educationstrong kindergarten readiness preparationwelcoming and family-oriented environment

Rainbow School

4.5 score

5(5)

624 3rd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

Rainbow School is a highly-rated preschool program in Rochester where parents report their children thrived academically and socially. Teachers are praised for being warm, caring, and attentive to individual needs, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Children consistently show readiness for kindergarten with strong development in both academics and soft skills.

Warm and caring teachersindividualized attentionacademic progress in writing and mathsocial-emotional development

Aldrich Memorial Nursery School

4.48 score

4.6(20)

855 Essex Pkwy Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

Aldrich Memorial Nursery School receives universal praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing staff, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and strong sense of community and family involvement as key strengths that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Caring and nurturing teachersplay-based learning approachoutdoor play encouraged in all weatherwelcoming community atmosphere

Primrose School Of Rochester

4.38 score

4.5(16)

2600 2nd Street Sw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 185 children

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Rochester as an exceptional daycare with highly attentive, caring staff and strong educational programs. Families report their children feel safe, loved, and thrive in a nurturing environment with excellent communication and responsiveness from leadership to teachers.

Excellent educators and staffMontessori curriculumstrong emotional and social development focusresponsive communication with daily updates and photos

Endless Journey Child Care

4.24 score

4.3(20)

7411 Airport View Dr Sw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

Endless Journey Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the hands-on ownership, stable staff with 10+ year tenure, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and quality care across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

Dedicated owner involvementstaff stability and longevityclean facilityreasonable pricing

Quality Kid Care Center INC

4.16 score

4.2(18)

3212 22nd St Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Quality Kid Care Center in Rochester receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, child development support, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and reaching developmental milestones.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitychild safety and well-being prioritizedstrong social and language development

Knowledge Beginnings #071706

3.93 score

3.9(11)

2801 Superior Dr Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 204 children

Knowledge Beginnings #071706 in Rochester, Minnesota receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, and child safety, though recent reviews indicate significant concerns following a leadership change in late 2025, including staffing shortages, communication decline, and questionable inclusion practices for children with developmental delays.

Friendly and approachable staffresponsive communication with parentsclean atmospheres

Discover Magical Moments Daycare Center

3.52 score

3.4(20)

5450 Royal Place Nw, Rochester, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

Discover Magical Moments Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, clean facilities, strong educational programs, and a family-oriented environment where children form lasting relationships with teachers and peers.

Organized and clean facilityfair pricingwelcoming atmosphereconsistent and caring staff with low turnover

Before or After School Daycare in Rochester, Minnesota

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Rochester, Minnesota, making up 9% of the 33 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 Rochester, 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 3 before or after school daycares in Rochester, Minnesota, out of 33 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 Rochester, 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

Rochester offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 28 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Rochester for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Rochester 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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