Some of the Best Daycares in Fergus Falls, MN
Of Fergus Falls's 53 daycares, 53 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 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 10 centers, 42 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program, a higher home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Fergus Falls. 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 Fergus Falls
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fergus Falls: 4.9 (Sample of 53).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fergus Falls: 4.1 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fergus Falls: 5.0 (Sample of 53).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Fergus Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fergus Falls?
- There are 53 licensed child care providers in Fergus Falls.
- What percentage of Fergus Falls daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Fergus Falls daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Fergus Falls?
- 10 center-based, 42 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Fergus Falls.
- How do Fergus Falls daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Fergus Falls daycares average 4.1 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