Best Daycares in Circle Pines, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Circle Pines's 19 daycares, 16 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 13 centers and 6 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Circle Pines. 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 Circle Pines
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Circle Pines: 4.4 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Circle Pines: 4.8 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Circle Pines: 4.2 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Circle Pines?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Circle Pines.
- What percentage of Circle Pines daycares have high quality ratings?
- 84% of Circle Pines daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Circle Pines?
- 13 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Circle Pines.
- How do Circle Pines daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Circle Pines daycares average 4.8 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