Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Brainerd, MN

Brainerd, Minnesota is served by 48 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in BrainerdProviders
Child Care Centers9View directory
Family Child Care Homes38View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs1View directory
Child Care Providers2View directory

Child Care Centers in Brainerd

9 licensed child care centerss are listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

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

Family Child Care Homes in Brainerd

38 licensed family child care homess are listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Allord Jennifer J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Beierman Sarah J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Berndt Deborah Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Birchem Rebecca S Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Blong Michelle Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bowers Stefani Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Cave Jessica L dba Lucky Ducks Daycare Brainerd, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Christensen Rachel Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Clark Hannah Jean dba Northtown Kids Daycare Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Davis Patricia A Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home DeChaine Krystal L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Denny L BreeAnna dba Little Critters Big Adventure LLC Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Discovery Woods Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful Play Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Freiday Kelly J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gephart Jennifer J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gildart Clarissa Ann Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Harrison Fun & Friends Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Holmes Heather Ann Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Johnson Amanda Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Keller Amy Lynn dba Amy's Daycare House Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lhotka Brittany dba Shining Stars Daycare LLC Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Long Alissa Marlene Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Nezerka Sarah E Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nichols Caitlin M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pape Miranda Jean Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pratt Kristen M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Riesner Holly L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Riverside Fun & Friends Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Siebels Katelyn Rose Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Skillings Christene L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sloth Jamie M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Smith Kisha Lynn Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Stange Denise Lynn Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Svendsen Krystal Jo Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Swenson Amber J & Swenson Katelyn L DBA Little Rascals Daycare Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Thomes Ellen L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Thompson Vanessa Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12

Preschools in Brainerd

1 licensed preschools is listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool St. Francis Preschool Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Brainerd

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Bethlehem Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Bethlehem Head Start Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Brainerd Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Brainerd Head Start Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 108

School-Age Programs in Brainerd

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Team Ascension Martial Arts & Gymnastics (After School Program) Brainerd, MN 56401
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Child Care Providers in Brainerd

2 licensed child care providerss are listed in Brainerd. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Minnesota Specialty Health System Brainerd Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 16 Child Care Provider Northern Pines Mental Health Safe Harbor IRTS/CSS Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 6

ZIP codes in Brainerd

ZIP 56401Care providersZIP 56425Care providers
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How to pick care in Brainerd

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Brainerd, MN, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Brainerd, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Brainerd is home to 48 state-licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 38 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Brainerd facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Brainerd to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Brainerd licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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