Best Daycares in Cloquet, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cloquet's 41 daycares, 35 (85%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.2 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 16 centers, 22 family child care homes, and 2 Head Start programs, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cloquet. 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 Cloquet
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cloquet: 4.4 (Sample of 41).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cloquet: 4.6 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cloquet: 4.2 (Sample of 41).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cloquet?
- There are 41 licensed child care providers in Cloquet.
- What percentage of Cloquet daycares have high quality ratings?
- 85% of Cloquet daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Cloquet?
- 16 center-based, 22 home-based, 2 Head Start providers operate in Cloquet.
- How do Cloquet daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Cloquet 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