Best Daycares in Owatonna, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Owatonna's 68 daycares, 53 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.5 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 10 centers and 58 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 Owatonna. 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 Owatonna
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Owatonna: 4.3 (Sample of 68).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Owatonna: 4.5 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Owatonna: 4.2 (Sample of 68).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Owatonna?
- There are 68 licensed child care providers in Owatonna.
- What percentage of Owatonna daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Owatonna daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Owatonna?
- 10 center-based, 58 home-based providers operate in Owatonna.
- How do Owatonna daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Owatonna daycares average 4.5 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