Some of the Best Daycares in Eagan, MN
Of Eagan's 79 daycares, 76 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 4.8 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 42 centers and 37 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 Eagan. 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 Eagan
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Eagan: 4.8 (Sample of 79).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Eagan: 4.9 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Eagan: 4.8 (Sample of 79).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Eagan?
- There are 79 licensed child care providers in Eagan.
- What percentage of Eagan daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of Eagan daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Eagan?
- 42 center-based, 37 home-based providers operate in Eagan.
- How do Eagan daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Eagan 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