Best Daycares in Inver Grove Heights, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Inver Grove Heights's 38 daycares, 30 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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 15 centers and 23 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Inver Grove Heights. 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 Inver Grove Heights
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Inver Grove Heights: 4.2 (Sample of 38).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Inver Grove Heights: 4.8 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Inver Grove Heights: 4.0 (Sample of 38).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Inver Grove Heights?
- There are 38 licensed child care providers in Inver Grove Heights.
- What percentage of Inver Grove Heights daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Inver Grove Heights daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Inver Grove Heights?
- 15 center-based, 23 home-based providers operate in Inver Grove Heights.
- How do Inver Grove Heights daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Inver Grove Heights 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