Best Daycares in Caledonia, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Caledonia's 13 daycares, 10 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 5 centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Caledonia. 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 Caledonia
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Caledonia: 4.5 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Caledonia: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Caledonia: 4.4 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Caledonia?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Caledonia.
- What percentage of Caledonia daycares have high quality ratings?
- 77% of Caledonia daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Caledonia?
- 5 center-based, 7 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Caledonia.
- How do Caledonia daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Caledonia 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