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Some of the Best Daycares in Minneapolis, MN

Of Minneapolis's 403 daycares, 383 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 288 centers and 115 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 Minneapolis. 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.

403
Daycares
383
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Minneapolis

367(91%)
16(4%)
0(0%)
0(0%)
20(5%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Minneapolis: 4.8 (Sample of 403).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Minneapolis: 4.9 (Sample of 69).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Minneapolis: 4.7 (Sample of 403).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Minneapolis

40th Street Park Rec Plus
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aaron Child Care Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABC Learning Center Inc
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abdullahi Rabia Mohammed dba Spring Daycare LLC
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abyan Childcare Center LLC
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Active Child Care Center, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adam Asia Khalif dba Ubah Family Daycare LLC
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adan Garcia Nancy Coral
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adventure Club - Mini Adventures
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adventures Plus - Eisenhower Elementary
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabet Child Care Center L.L.C.
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Altus Preterra Nebulae dba Orb Weaver Preschool LLC
Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Minneapolis?
There are 403 licensed child care providers in Minneapolis.
What percentage of Minneapolis daycares have high quality ratings?
95% of Minneapolis daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
What types of childcare are available in Minneapolis?
288 center-based, 115 home-based providers operate in Minneapolis.
How do Minneapolis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis daycares average 4.9 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