Best Daycares in Houston, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Houston's 12 daycares, 11 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 2 centers, 9 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 Houston. 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 Houston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Houston: 4.5 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Houston: 4.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Houston: 4.5 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Houston?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Houston.
- What percentage of Houston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Houston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Houston?
- 2 center-based, 9 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Houston.
- How do Houston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Houston daycares average 4.0 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