Some of the Best Daycares in Columbia Heights, MN
Of Columbia Heights's 25 daycares, 25 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 12 centers and 13 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 Columbia Heights. 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 Columbia Heights
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia Heights: 4.9 (Sample of 25).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia Heights: 4.9 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia Heights: 4.5 (Sample of 25).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbia Heights
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Columbia Heights?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Columbia Heights.
- What percentage of Columbia Heights daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Columbia Heights daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Columbia Heights?
- 12 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Columbia Heights.
- How do Columbia Heights daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Columbia Heights daycares average 4.9 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