Best Daycares in Lake Elmo, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lake Elmo's 17 daycares, 11 (65%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 7 centers and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lake Elmo. 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 Lake Elmo
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Elmo: 4.0 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Elmo: 4.5 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Elmo: 3.9 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lake Elmo?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Lake Elmo.
- What percentage of Lake Elmo daycares have high quality ratings?
- 65% of Lake Elmo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Lake Elmo?
- 7 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Lake Elmo.
- How do Lake Elmo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Lake Elmo daycares average 4.5 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