Best Daycares in Spring Valley, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Spring Valley's 13 daycares, 10 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 11 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 Spring Valley. 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 Spring Valley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Spring Valley: 4.2 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Spring Valley: 4.7 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Spring Valley: 4.2 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Spring Valley?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Spring Valley.
- What percentage of Spring Valley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 77% of Spring Valley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Spring Valley?
- 2 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Spring Valley.
- How do Spring Valley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Spring Valley daycares average 4.7 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