Best Daycares in Willow River, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Willow River's 4 daycares, 3 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 3.8 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 2 centers and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Willow River. 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 Willow River
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Willow River: 4.0 (Sample of 4).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Willow River: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Willow River: 3.8 (Sample of 4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Willow River?
- There are 4 licensed child care providers in Willow River.
- What percentage of Willow River daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Willow River daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Willow River?
- 2 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Willow River.
- How do Willow River daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Willow River 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