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Best Daycares in Fargo, ND — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Fargo's 208 daycares, 22 (11%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above North Dakota's statewide rate of 7%. Locally, providers average 2.5 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 2.4 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 119 centers and 89 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Fargo. 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.

208
Daycares
22
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Fargo

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fargo: 2.6 (Sample of 208).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fargo: 2.5 (Sample of 134).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fargo: 3.0 (Sample of 208).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Fargo

Elevate Rock School
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Fraser Child Care Center
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Grace Lutheran School
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Hope Center For Learning - North
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Hope Center for Learning -South
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Jasmin Child Care and Preschool
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Jeremiah Program Child Development Center
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kristi Bradley
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Learning Tree Daycare LLC
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Marionette Braima
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ndsu Wellness Center Child Care
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars
NDSU-Center for Child Development
Fargo, ND
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Fargo?
There are 208 licensed child care providers in Fargo.
What percentage of Fargo daycares have high quality ratings?
11% of Fargo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 7% statewide in North Dakota.
What types of childcare are available in Fargo?
119 center-based, 89 home-based providers operate in Fargo.
How do Fargo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo daycares average 2.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Dakota statewide average of 2.4.
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

All 208 Daycares in Fargo

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