Some of the Best Daycares in Bemidji, MN
Of Bemidji's 96 daycares, 90 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 31 centers, 64 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bemidji. 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 Bemidji
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bemidji: 4.8 (Sample of 96).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bemidji: 3.9 (Sample of 32).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bemidji: 4.9 (Sample of 96).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bemidji?
- There are 96 licensed child care providers in Bemidji.
- What percentage of Bemidji daycares have high quality ratings?
- 94% of Bemidji daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Bemidji?
- 31 center-based, 64 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Bemidji.
- How do Bemidji daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Bemidji daycares average 3.9 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