Best Daycares in Lakeville, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lakeville's 75 daycares, 63 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 25 centers and 50 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lakeville. 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 Lakeville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lakeville: 4.2 (Sample of 75).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lakeville: 4.4 (Sample of 27).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lakeville: 4.1 (Sample of 75).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lakeville?
- There are 75 licensed child care providers in Lakeville.
- What percentage of Lakeville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 84% of Lakeville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Lakeville?
- 25 center-based, 50 home-based providers operate in Lakeville.
- How do Lakeville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Lakeville daycares average 4.4 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