Some of the Best Daycares in Bismarck, ND
Of Bismarck's 111 daycares, 3 (3%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Dakota's statewide rate of 3%. Locally, providers average 2.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Dakota averages of 2.3 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 74 centers, 36 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a lower home-based share than North Dakota's average of 39%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bismarck. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Dakota methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Bismarck
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bismarck: 2.4 (Sample of 111).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bismarck: 2.2 (Sample of 83).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bismarck: 3.0 (Sample of 111).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bismarck?
- There are 111 licensed child care providers in Bismarck.
- What percentage of Bismarck daycares have high quality ratings?
- 3% of Bismarck daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 3% statewide in North Dakota.
- What types of childcare are available in Bismarck?
- 74 center-based, 36 home-based providers operate in Bismarck.
- How do Bismarck daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Dakota?
- Bismarck daycares average 2.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Dakota statewide average of 2.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in North Dakota?
- North Dakota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Dakota