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Best Daycares in Saint Cloud, MN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Saint Cloud's 98 daycares, 83 (85%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 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 48 centers and 50 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Saint Cloud. 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.

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Daycares
83
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Saint Cloud

60(61%)
23(23%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Cloud: 4.5 (Sample of 98).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Cloud: 4.8 (Sample of 31).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Cloud: 4.3 (Sample of 98).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Saint Cloud

All Saints Academy
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Anderson Angela J
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Arte Fadumo Hassan
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bawassa Theresa J
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Borchardt Samantha Caroline
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boughner Tina M
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brinkman Kristina A
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buchin Rachel C
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Burg Jill A
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Daily Cherry Ann Tesnado
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Denbrook Jennylee Susan
Saint Cloud, MN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Saint Cloud?
There are 98 licensed child care providers in Saint Cloud.
What percentage of Saint Cloud daycares have high quality ratings?
85% of Saint Cloud 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 Cloud?
48 center-based, 50 home-based providers operate in Saint Cloud.
How do Saint Cloud daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
Saint Cloud 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

All 98 Daycares in Saint Cloud