Some of the Best Daycares in Detroit Lakes, MN
Of Detroit Lakes's 55 daycares, 54 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 17 centers and 38 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Detroit Lakes. 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 Detroit Lakes
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Detroit Lakes: 4.8 (Sample of 55).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Detroit Lakes: 4.6 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Detroit Lakes: 4.8 (Sample of 55).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Detroit Lakes
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Detroit Lakes?
- There are 55 licensed child care providers in Detroit Lakes.
- What percentage of Detroit Lakes daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Detroit Lakes daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Detroit Lakes?
- 17 center-based, 38 home-based providers operate in Detroit Lakes.
- How do Detroit Lakes daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Detroit Lakes 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