Some of the Best Daycares in Albany, MN
Of Albany's 16 daycares, 16 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 7 centers and 9 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Albany. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Minnesota methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Albany
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.8 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.8 (Sample of 16).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Albany
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Albany?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Albany.
- What percentage of Albany daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Albany daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Albany?
- 7 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Albany.
- How do Albany daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Albany daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Minnesota statewide average of 4.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Minnesota?
- Minnesota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Minnesota