Best Daycares in Saint James, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint James's 9 daycares, 6 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Saint James. 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 James
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint James: 4.0 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint James: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint James: 3.9 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint James?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Saint James.
- What percentage of Saint James daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Saint James 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 James?
- 4 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Saint James.
- How do Saint James daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Saint James daycares average 5.0 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