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Some of the Best Daycares in Minot, ND

Of Minot's 96 daycares, 3 (3%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Dakota's statewide rate of 3%. Locally, providers average 2.3 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 59 centers, 30 family child care homes, and 7 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than North Dakota's average of 39%.

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

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Rating Distribution in Minot

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Minot: 2.5 (Sample of 96).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Minot: 2.3 (Sample of 67).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Minot: 3.0 (Sample of 96).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Minot

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Minot?
There are 96 licensed child care providers in Minot.
What percentage of Minot daycares have high quality ratings?
3% of Minot 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 Minot?
59 center-based, 30 home-based providers operate in Minot.
How do Minot daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Dakota?
Minot daycares average 2.3 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