Best Daycares in Blaine, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Blaine's 71 daycares, 58 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 28 centers and 43 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Blaine. 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 Blaine
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Blaine: 4.3 (Sample of 71).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Blaine: 4.7 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Blaine: 4.1 (Sample of 71).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Blaine?
- There are 71 licensed child care providers in Blaine.
- What percentage of Blaine daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Blaine daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Blaine?
- 28 center-based, 43 home-based providers operate in Blaine.
- How do Blaine daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Blaine daycares average 4.7 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