Some of the Best Daycares in Lester Prairie, MN
Of Lester Prairie's 9 daycares, 9 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 7 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lester Prairie. 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 Lester Prairie
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lester Prairie: 5.0 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lester Prairie: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lester Prairie: 4.9 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lester Prairie?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Lester Prairie.
- What percentage of Lester Prairie daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lester Prairie daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Lester Prairie?
- 2 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Lester Prairie.
- How do Lester Prairie daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Lester Prairie daycares average 5.0 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