Best Daycares in New Ulm, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of New Ulm's 52 daycares, 38 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 14 centers and 38 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 New Ulm. 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 New Ulm
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in New Ulm: 4.2 (Sample of 52).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in New Ulm: 4.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in New Ulm: 4.2 (Sample of 52).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in New Ulm?
- There are 52 licensed child care providers in New Ulm.
- What percentage of New Ulm daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of New Ulm daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in New Ulm?
- 14 center-based, 38 home-based providers operate in New Ulm.
- How do New Ulm daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- New Ulm daycares average 4.0 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