Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Elbow Lake, MN

Elbow Lake, Minnesota is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Elbow Lake	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Family Child Care Homes in Elbow Lake

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Elbow Lake. 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 Jenks Elizabeth L & Coleman Carla M Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Johnson Sarah Joyce Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Riehm Stephanie M Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Springer Brooke Marie Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home St Martin Michelle Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Stirling Destiny Nicole Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 10

Head Start Programs in Elbow Lake

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Elbow Lake. 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 WCMCA Head Start-Elbow Lake Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Capacity 10

ZIP codes in Elbow Lake

ZIP 56531Care providers

How to pick care in Elbow Lake

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Elbow Lake, MN, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Elbow Lake, MN have?

Based on current licensing data, Elbow Lake is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Elbow Lake facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Elbow Lake to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Elbow Lake 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.

Required disclosures

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