Best Daycares in South Saint Paul, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of South Saint Paul's 12 daycares, 10 (83%) 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 4.3 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 5 centers and 7 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in South Saint Paul. 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 South Saint Paul
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in South Saint Paul: 4.4 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in South Saint Paul: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in South Saint Paul: 4.3 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in South Saint Paul?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in South Saint Paul.
- What percentage of South Saint Paul daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of South Saint Paul daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in South Saint Paul?
- 5 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in South Saint Paul.
- How do South Saint Paul daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- South Saint Paul 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