Best Daycares in Elgin, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Elgin's 13 daycares, 12 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 4.2 on Structural.
The local market includes 1 center and 12 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 Elgin. 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 Elgin
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Elgin: 4.8 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Elgin: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Elgin: 4.8 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Elgin?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Elgin.
- What percentage of Elgin daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Elgin daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Elgin?
- 1 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Elgin.
- How do Elgin daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Elgin 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