Child Care Centers in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN)

For ZIP 56401, Brainerd, MN, the latest data lists 9 licensed child care centers.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

ZIP 56401 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 9 listed child care centerss in ZIP 56401; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 9 of these providers report 690 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record9
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)690

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All child care centers in ZIP 56401

Child Care Center Annies Childcare & Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Annies Childcare & Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Kids Crest Child Care and Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Montessori School of Brainerd Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 62 Child Care Center New Discoveries Child Care Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 69 Child Care Center New Discoveries Child Care Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center Inc Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 136 Child Care Center Tiny Adventures Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Trinity Children's Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 85
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Comparing child care centers in ZIP 56401

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 56401, Brainerd, MN, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Annies Childcare & Learning CenterNot rated———64Not reported
Annies Childcare & Learning CenterNot rated———84Not reported
Kids Crest Child Care and Learning CenterNot rated———92Not reported
Montessori School of BrainerdNot rated———62Not reported
New Discoveries Child Care CenterNot rated———69Not reported
New Discoveries Child Care CenterNot rated———67Not reported
Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center IncNot rated———136Not reported
Tiny AdventuresNot rated———31Not reported
Trinity Children's CenterNot rated———85Not reported

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers are in ZIP 56401?
The current data lists 9 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN).
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 56401?
690 licensed child care spaces are reported across 9 providers in ZIP 56401. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
Which child care center in ZIP 56401 has the highest quality rating?
No child care center in ZIP 56401 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 56401?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many child care centers in ZIP 56401 have a published rating?
None of the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 56401 have a published state quality rating in this data.

Data & methodology

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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