Some of the Best Daycares in Prior Lake, MN
Of Prior Lake's 58 daycares, 58 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.8 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 23 centers and 35 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Prior Lake. 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 Prior Lake
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Prior Lake: 4.9 (Sample of 58).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Prior Lake: 4.8 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Prior Lake: 4.9 (Sample of 58).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Prior Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Prior Lake?
- There are 58 licensed child care providers in Prior Lake.
- What percentage of Prior Lake daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Prior Lake daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Prior Lake?
- 23 center-based, 35 home-based providers operate in Prior Lake.
- How do Prior Lake daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Prior Lake daycares average 4.8 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