Some of the Best Daycares in Waite Park, MN
Of Waite Park's 11 daycares, 11 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 5 centers and 6 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 Waite Park. 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 Waite Park
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waite Park: 5.0 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waite Park: 5.0 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waite Park: 4.9 (Sample of 11).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Waite Park
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waite Park?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Waite Park.
- What percentage of Waite Park daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Waite Park daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Waite Park?
- 5 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Waite Park.
- How do Waite Park daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Waite Park 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