Best Daycares in Saint Charles, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint Charles's 14 daycares, 11 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 4 centers and 10 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 Saint Charles. 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 Saint Charles
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Charles: 4.2 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Charles: 4.3 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Charles: 4.1 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint Charles?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Saint Charles.
- What percentage of Saint Charles daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Saint Charles daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Saint Charles?
- 4 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Saint Charles.
- How do Saint Charles daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Saint Charles daycares average 4.3 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