Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Elk River, MN

Elk River, Minnesota is served by 57 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 Elk RiverProviders
Child Care Centers8View directory
Family Child Care Homes47View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers1View directory

Child Care Centers in Elk River

8 licensed child care centerss are listed in Elk River. 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 Creative Kids Academy Inc Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Creative Kids Academy Inc Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Dawn of Discovery Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Lighthouse Learning Academy LLC Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 118 Child Care Center Little Lambs Christian Learning Center Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 162 Child Care Center My Own Montessori Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 20 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 172 Child Care Center Wonder Seeds Learning Center LLC Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 97

Family Child Care Homes in Elk River

47 licensed family child care homess are listed in Elk River. 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 Bernardson Jenny M Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Berndt Dawn M Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bofenkamp Erin Anastasia dba Little Bears LLC Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Braiedy Carrie Lynn Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Carlson Sandra L Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cassidy Angela Marie Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Chatham Lori A Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Christopherson Christiana A Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cook Benjamin J Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Goldenman Julie Ann dba The Shepherds Inn Daycare, Inc. Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gonzalez Beatriz dba Mi Hogar Feliz Childcare Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gunderson Frances Luthera Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hackenmueller Jessica A dba Just Be You Child Care LLC Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hampton Kristine E Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Holzknecht Cheryl A Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Handke Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Lincoln Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Meadowvale Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Otsego Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Twin Lakes Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home ISD #728-EdVenture Club-Parker Elk River, MN 55330 Family Child Care Home Johnson Debra K Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Karbedeh Margaret Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Kittridge-Edel Robin L Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Klebs Kelley B Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Knip Hannah E Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lalla Amanda Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Larson Lola J Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lundell Alayna Jean Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Maier Alison Marie Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home McMackin Tiffany J dba Monsters & Munchkins L.L.C. Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mikrut Launa Esther Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nelson Rebecca Marie dba Rebecca's Mustard Seed Child Care Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Om Stepheany dba World of Wonder Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Opsahl Linda L Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Petersen Rebecca Ann dba Sweet Retreat Daycare Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pipo Payton dba Double P Childcare L. L. C. Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Rafferty Lisa M Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ritthirak Jennifer M & Dunn Courtney J Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Rizner Amy M Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 10

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Preschools in Elk River

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Elk River. 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 First Step Preschool & Childcare LLC Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 137 Preschool Little Saints Preschool Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 40

Child Care Providers in Elk River

1 licensed child care providers is listed in Elk River. 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 ResCare Recovery Residence Elk River, MN 55330 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Elk River

ZIP 55330Care providers

How to pick care in Elk River

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.

When you are choosing care in Elk River, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Elk River, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Elk River is home to 57 state-licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 47 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Elk River facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Elk River to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Elk River 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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