Some of the Best Daycares in Golden Valley, MN
Of Golden Valley's 21 daycares, 18 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 15 centers and 6 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 Golden Valley. 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 Golden Valley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Golden Valley: 4.4 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Golden Valley: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Golden Valley: 4.2 (Sample of 21).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Golden Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Golden Valley?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Golden Valley.
- What percentage of Golden Valley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 86% of Golden Valley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Golden Valley?
- 15 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Golden Valley.
- How do Golden Valley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Golden Valley 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