Some of the Best Daycares in Willmar, MN
Of Willmar's 52 daycares, 52 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Minnesota's statewide rate of 97%. Locally, providers average 4.6 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 16 centers, 35 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Willmar. 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 Willmar
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Willmar: 4.8 (Sample of 52).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Willmar: 4.6 (Sample of 24).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Willmar: 4.9 (Sample of 52).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Willmar?
- There are 52 licensed child care providers in Willmar.
- What percentage of Willmar daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Willmar daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 97% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Willmar?
- 16 center-based, 35 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Willmar.
- How do Willmar daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Willmar daycares average 4.6 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