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

Forest Lake, Minnesota is served by 24 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Forest Lake	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	16	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Forest Lake

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Forest 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.

Child Care Center Bridge Academy of Early Learning Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 154 Child Care Center Connections LLC Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Inspiring Minds Daycare LLC Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Lake Area Discovery Center @ Faith Lutheran Church Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Lake Area Discovery Center at Hosanna Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 87 Child Care Center Room For Growing, Inc. Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 112 Child Care Center Room For Growing, Inc. Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 116

Family Child Care Homes in Forest Lake

16 licensed family child care homess are listed in Forest 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.

Preschools in Forest Lake

1 licensed preschools is listed in Forest 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.

Preschool St. Peter's Preschool/Discovery Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Forest Lake

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Forest 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 Lakes Head Start Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Lakes Head Start Center Forest Lake, MN 55025 Capacity 16

ZIP codes in Forest Lake

ZIP 55025Care providers

How to pick care in Forest Lake

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 Forest Lake, 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.

Nearby cities in Anoka County

Andover, MN 48 providers Anoka, MN 20 providers Bethel, MN 3 providers Blaine, MN 65 providers Cedar, MN 2 providers Circle Pines, MN 16 providers Columbia Heights, MN 21 providers Columbus, MN 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Forest Lake, MN have?

Based on current licensing data, Forest Lake is home to 24 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 16 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Forest Lake facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Forest 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.

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