Best Daycares in Albert Lea, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Albert Lea's 43 daycares, 39 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.
The local market includes 8 centers and 35 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Albert Lea. 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 Albert Lea
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Albert Lea: 4.7 (Sample of 43).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Albert Lea: 4.9 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Albert Lea: 4.6 (Sample of 43).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Albert Lea?
- There are 43 licensed child care providers in Albert Lea.
- What percentage of Albert Lea daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Albert Lea daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Albert Lea?
- 8 center-based, 35 home-based providers operate in Albert Lea.
- How do Albert Lea daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Albert Lea daycares average 4.9 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