Best Daycares in White Bear Lake, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of White Bear Lake's 33 daycares, 28 (85%) 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 4.2 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 16 centers and 17 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 White Bear Lake. 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 White Bear Lake
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in White Bear Lake: 4.4 (Sample of 33).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in White Bear Lake: 5.0 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in White Bear Lake: 4.2 (Sample of 33).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in White Bear Lake?
- There are 33 licensed child care providers in White Bear Lake.
- What percentage of White Bear Lake daycares have high quality ratings?
- 85% of White Bear Lake daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in White Bear Lake?
- 16 center-based, 17 home-based providers operate in White Bear Lake.
- How do White Bear Lake daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- White Bear Lake 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