Best Daycares in Lino Lakes, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lino Lakes's 29 daycares, 27 (93%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 14 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lino Lakes. 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 Lino Lakes
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lino Lakes: 4.5 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lino Lakes: 4.7 (Sample of 14).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lino Lakes: 4.2 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lino Lakes?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Lino Lakes.
- What percentage of Lino Lakes daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Lino Lakes daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Lino Lakes?
- 15 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Lino Lakes.
- How do Lino Lakes daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Lino Lakes daycares average 4.7 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