Best Daycares in Ellendale, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ellendale's 6 daycares, 6 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4.7 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 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ellendale. 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 Ellendale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ellendale: 4.8 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ellendale: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ellendale: 4.7 (Sample of 6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ellendale?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Ellendale.
- What percentage of Ellendale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Ellendale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Ellendale?
- 1 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Ellendale.
- How do Ellendale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Ellendale 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