Some of the Best Daycares in Long Prairie, MN
Of Long Prairie's 17 daycares, 17 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.6 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 5 centers and 12 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Long 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 Long Prairie
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Long Prairie: 4.9 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Long Prairie: 4.6 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Long Prairie: 4.9 (Sample of 17).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Long Prairie
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Long Prairie?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Long Prairie.
- What percentage of Long Prairie daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Long 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 Long Prairie?
- 5 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Long Prairie.
- How do Long Prairie daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Long Prairie daycares average 4.6 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