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Some of the Best Daycares in Saint Joseph, MN

Of Saint Joseph's 20 daycares, 18 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 4 centers and 16 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 Joseph. 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.

20
Daycares
18
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Saint Joseph

17(85%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
0(0%)
1(5%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Joseph: 4.7 (Sample of 20).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Joseph: 4.0 (Sample of 5).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Joseph: 4.8 (Sample of 20).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Saint Joseph

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Saint Joseph?
There are 20 licensed child care providers in Saint Joseph.
What percentage of Saint Joseph daycares have high quality ratings?
90% of Saint Joseph daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
What types of childcare are available in Saint Joseph?
4 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Saint Joseph.
How do Saint Joseph daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
Saint Joseph daycares average 4.0 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