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105 Before or After School Daycare in North Dakota

Browse 105 before or after school daycare across North Dakota. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in North Dakota

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in North Dakota can make the decision-making process smoother.

North Dakota has about 360 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in North Dakota. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in North Dakota

There are 360 daycares in North Dakota: 17 headstart facilities, 105 before/after school centers, 2 religious facility daycares, and 236 childcare and preschool centers.

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Little People Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
205 N 7th St Nw, Beulah, ND
Phone
(701) 873-3229
Immanuel Christian Childrens Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1710 Cherry St, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 746-6811
All About Kids
Before or After School Daycare
5

All About Kids is a highly regarded school-based daycare in Grand Forks with consistently excellent parent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, attentive director Jen, strong developmental focus, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy learning, adapt well from infants through preschool, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in a safe, clean environment.

caring and dedicated staffdirector present dailydevelopmental focus and stimulating activities
Address
2830 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 772-2414
Little Miracles INC
Before or After School Daycare
5

Little Miracles Inc receives universal praise from parents who report their children are well-cared for, calm, and happy. Parents consistently highlight the caring and hardworking staff, clean facility, and quality educational programs, particularly the pre-K curriculum. Many parents express gratitude for the center's flexibility and responsiveness to their children's needs.

Caring and hardworking staffpeaceful and calm environmentclean facility
Address
2951 S 34 St, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 772-2385
Cornerstone Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
400 E Main St, Ellendale, ND
Phone
(701) 710-0008
B L A S T
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
400 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND
Phone
(701) 222-2667
Weekare Childkare Center INC
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2302 30 1/2 Ave S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 232-2556
Ymca Child Care West
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
4243 19 Ave Sw, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 277-7483
Fyc Youth Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2500 18 St S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 235-5214
Sonshine Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2050 Governors Dr, Casselton, ND
Phone
(701) 347-7566
A Childs World
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3100 12 Ave N, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 298-8804
Montessori Of Minot
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
18301 Hwy 82 N, Glenburn, ND
Phone
(701) 727-7499
Little Lions Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
800 University Ave W, Minot, ND
Phone
(701) 839-9588
University Childrens Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

University Children's Center in Grand Forks receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the highly educated and caring staff, child-centered curriculum, and balanced approach to learning and development. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing while noting significant positive impacts on their children's growth and love of learning. Multiple reviewers with educational backgrounds affirm the center's use of best practices and quality standards.

Highly educated and experienced staffchild-driven emergent curriculumbalance of learning and play
Address
Stop 9026, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 777-7394
Ocn Bright Beginnings
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

OCN Bright Beginnings receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and skilled staff leadership, high-quality curriculum, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to thrive in a safe, clean, well-organized environment that balances learning with creative play.

Caring and dedicated staffskilled leadershipdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum
Address
517 Main Ave, Oakes, ND
Phone
(701) 742-2446
St Marys Project Kids & Tots
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for St. Mary's Church in Grand Forks, not St. Mary's Project Kids & Tots daycare center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility were available.

None - reviews are for the churchnot the daycare
Address
216 Belmont Rd, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 775-5706
Ymca Early Childhood Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.6
Address
400 1 Ave S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 293-3324
The Kid Academy
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
1550 21 St W, Dickinson, ND
Phone
(701) 290-0798
The Kids Oasis Enrichment Cntr & Pre
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
4645 8 Ave S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 281-1198
Missouri Valley Family Ymca Youth
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

This YMCA facility in Bismarck receives consistently high praise for its cleanliness, equipment variety, and staff friendliness. Parents particularly appreciate the Child Watch program, which allows them to exercise while their children are supervised by caring staff. The facility offers affordable day passes and memberships along with numerous family activities.

Clean and well-organized facilitywide variety of equipment (cardioweights
Address
Po Box 549, Bismarck, ND
Phone
(701) 255-5612
Fyc Longfellow
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
20 29 Ave N, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 235-5214
Lil Buckaroos INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
120 Sheynenne St, Kindred, ND
Phone
(701) 428-8910
Mandan Activities & Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents who visited MANDAN ACTIVITIES & CARE reported having fun experiences, particularly praising the water park activities. However, there is a significant issue with the facility's phone number being confused with Mandan City Parks and Recreation, causing unwanted calls to Child Protection Services.

Fun activitieswater parkgood time for grandchildren
Address
2600 46 Ave Se, Mandan, ND
Phone
(701) 667-7326
Langdon Day Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
1215 7 St, Langdon, ND
Phone
(701) 256-6312
Creative Kids Childcare Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
1702 32 Ave S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 293-3853
Ymca Schlossman School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the YMCA Schlossman School Age Program for exceptional childcare with caring staff, well-equipped facilities, and educational programming that prepares children for kindergarten. The facility offers diverse amenities including playgrounds, gymnasiums, and organized activities, with strong family engagement and inclusive practices. Staff are described as genuinely invested in children's development and character building.

Caring and qualified staffcle
Address
4243 19 Ave Sw, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 356-6145
Ymca Mckinley School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities, and staff friendliness. The childcare and school-age programs are highly recommended for quality care and educational support.

Excellent staffattentive and courteous serviceclean and well-organized facility
Address
400 1 Ave S, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 219-9366
Eci School Care Central School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
120 4 St N, Wahpeton, ND
Phone
(701) 640-0873
Lil Bloomers Childcare & Presch Cntr
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Lil Bloomers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with consistent praise for caring, attentive staff and quality care across infant to preschool ages. One parent reported serious safety and communication concerns from several years ago, along with ongoing billing disputes that remain unresolved.

Caring and dedicated staffhigh quality carehappy children
Address
4656 40 Ave S 106, Fargo, ND
Phone
(701) 282-2906
United Day Nursery INC
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

United Day Nursery receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication, cleanliness, and educational activities, though two negative reviews cite serious concerns about management, hygiene practices, and child supervision. Parents generally report their children are happy and learning, with appreciation for spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong parent communicationclean and professional environment
Address
324 Chestnut St, Grand Forks, ND
Phone
(701) 772-2377

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Frequently asked questions

There are 105 before or after school daycares across North Dakota. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in North Dakota are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through North Dakota'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 North Dakota, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.