Some of the Best Daycares in Hawley, MN
Of Hawley's 20 daycares, 19 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 2 centers and 18 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 Hawley. 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 Hawley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hawley: 4.5 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hawley: 3.7 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hawley: 4.9 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hawley?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Hawley.
- What percentage of Hawley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Hawley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Hawley?
- 2 center-based, 18 home-based providers operate in Hawley.
- How do Hawley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Hawley daycares average 3.7 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