Best Daycares in Saint Peter, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint Peter's 27 daycares, 20 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 3.8 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 13 centers and 14 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 Peter. 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 Peter
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Peter: 4.1 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Peter: 3.8 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Peter: 4.1 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint Peter?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Saint Peter.
- What percentage of Saint Peter daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Saint Peter 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 Peter?
- 13 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Saint Peter.
- How do Saint Peter daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Saint Peter daycares average 3.8 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