Best Daycares in Mandan, ND — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mandan's 13 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 10 centers and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than North Dakota's average of 39%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mandan. 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 Mandan
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mandan: 2.7 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mandan: 2.5 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mandan: 3.0 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mandan?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Mandan.
- What percentage of Mandan daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Mandan 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 Mandan?
- 10 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Mandan.
- How do Mandan daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Dakota?
- Mandan 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