Some of the Best Daycares in Fridley, MN
Of Fridley's 30 daycares, 29 (97%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.8 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 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 16 centers and 14 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 Fridley. 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 Fridley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fridley: 4.8 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fridley: 4.8 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fridley: 4.7 (Sample of 30).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fridley?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Fridley.
- What percentage of Fridley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 97% of Fridley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Fridley?
- 16 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Fridley.
- How do Fridley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Fridley daycares average 4.8 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