Best Daycares in Stillwater, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Stillwater's 37 daycares, 23 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 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 25 centers and 12 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 Stillwater. 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 Stillwater
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 3.9 (Sample of 37).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 4.8 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 3.6 (Sample of 37).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Stillwater?
- There are 37 licensed child care providers in Stillwater.
- What percentage of Stillwater daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Stillwater daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Stillwater?
- 25 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Stillwater.
- How do Stillwater daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Stillwater daycares average 4.8 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
All 37 Daycares in Stillwater
- Salem Lutheran Church & School
- Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center
- St Croix Kids Early Childhood Center
- St. Croix Montessori
- Stillwater Area Public School District
- Stillwater Area Public School District
- Stillwater Area Public School District
- Stillwater Area Public School District
- Stonebridge Elementary
- Sunny Hill Preschool