Best Daycares in Faribault, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Faribault's 45 daycares, 37 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 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 13 centers and 32 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 Faribault. 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 Faribault
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Faribault: 4.4 (Sample of 45).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Faribault: 4.7 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Faribault: 4.3 (Sample of 45).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Faribault?
- There are 45 licensed child care providers in Faribault.
- What percentage of Faribault daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Faribault daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Faribault?
- 13 center-based, 32 home-based providers operate in Faribault.
- How do Faribault daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Faribault daycares average 4.7 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