Best Daycares in Oakdale, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Oakdale's 38 daycares, 27 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 16 centers and 22 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Oakdale. 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 Oakdale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Oakdale: 4.1 (Sample of 38).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Oakdale: 5.0 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Oakdale: 3.9 (Sample of 38).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Oakdale?
- There are 38 licensed child care providers in Oakdale.
- What percentage of Oakdale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Oakdale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Oakdale?
- 16 center-based, 22 home-based providers operate in Oakdale.
- How do Oakdale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Oakdale 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