Best Daycares in Cambridge, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cambridge's 22 daycares, 16 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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, 13 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cambridge. 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 Cambridge
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cambridge: 4.2 (Sample of 22).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cambridge: 4.6 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cambridge: 4.0 (Sample of 22).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cambridge?
- There are 22 licensed child care providers in Cambridge.
- What percentage of Cambridge daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Cambridge daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Cambridge?
- 8 center-based, 13 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Cambridge.
- How do Cambridge daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Cambridge daycares average 4.6 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