Some of the Best Daycares in Dawson, MN
Of Dawson's 7 daycares, 7 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 4 centers and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dawson. 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 Dawson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dawson: 5.0 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dawson: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dawson: 4.9 (Sample of 7).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Dawson
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dawson?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Dawson.
- What percentage of Dawson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Dawson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Dawson?
- 4 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Dawson.
- How do Dawson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Dawson 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