Best Daycares in Saint Francis, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint Francis's 15 daycares, 11 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 6 centers and 9 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Saint Francis. 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 Francis
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Francis: 4.2 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Francis: 4.3 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Francis: 4.1 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint Francis?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Saint Francis.
- What percentage of Saint Francis daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Saint Francis 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 Francis?
- 6 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Saint Francis.
- How do Saint Francis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Saint Francis 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