Some of the Best Daycares in West St Paul, MN
Of West St Paul's 17 daycares, 14 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 4.3 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 10 centers and 7 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 West St 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 West St Paul
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in West St Paul: 4.3 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in West St Paul: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in West St Paul: 4.3 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in West St Paul?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in West St Paul.
- What percentage of West St Paul daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of West St Paul daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in West St Paul?
- 10 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in West St Paul.
- How do West St Paul daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- West St 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