Best Daycares in Slayton, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Slayton's 11 daycares, 10 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.5 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 2 centers and 9 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 Slayton. 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 Slayton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Slayton: 4.5 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Slayton: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Slayton: 4.5 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Slayton?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Slayton.
- What percentage of Slayton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Slayton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Slayton?
- 2 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Slayton.
- How do Slayton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Slayton 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