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

Mankato, Minnesota is served by 52 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 MankatoProviders
Child Care Centers11View directory
Family Child Care Homes38View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers4View directory

Child Care Centers in Mankato

11 licensed child care centerss are listed in Mankato. 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 Care Corner Day Care Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 134 Child Care Center Children's House Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Generations Child Care Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Jr's Academy LLC Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 260 Child Care Center La Casita Spanish Immersion Center Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Lil Bees Learning Center Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Lincoln Community Center Mankato ABE Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Little Stars Early Learning Center LLC Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 132 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 137 Child Care Center Our Little World Daycare Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Sam & Abes Childcare Learning & Development Center Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 65

Family Child Care Homes in Mankato

38 licensed family child care homess are listed in Mankato. 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 Aces-Franklin Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home Aces-Jefferson Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home ACES-Kennedy Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home Aces-Roosevelt Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home Aces-Rosa Parks Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home Aces-Washington Mankato, MN 56001 Family Child Care Home Andersen Shannon L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Born Crystal S Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Braam Bailey Ann Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Braam Candi Lynn Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brielmaier Chelsey S Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Buck Rachelle R Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home DeFries Becky Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Enge Ann R Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Holmen Kaye M Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Holtz Holly Anne Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Hombach Kristen M & Stage Dalton M dba Tip Top Tots Daycare Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Johnson Kathy L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Johnson Patricia A Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Klingsporn Emily dba Emily's Daycare, LLC Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Koch Alexandra Jane Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Krogman Rebekah Linn Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Larson Kathryn McKenna Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Leiferman Sara M Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lundquist Ashley Marie Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Manderfeld Lisa M Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mohr Jessica Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Newman Brianna L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nordby Amy L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Olson Lori B & Olson Kelsey L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Rivers Char L Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Schreiber Shayna dba Evolve Childcare LLC Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Slade-Kamatchus Julie A Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Swanson Sara J Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Tester Tracy Frances & Tester Kylie Grace Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Wolters Angela Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Wright Kathryn D Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Zondervan Triah Lee Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 12

Preschools in Mankato

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Mankato. 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 Loyola Preschool Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 80 Preschool Preschool Plus - Center for Learning Mankato, MN 56001 Preschool YMCA Preschool Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 68

Head Start Programs in Mankato

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Mankato. 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 Mankato Head Start Mankato, MN 56001 Head Start Program Mankato Head Start Center Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 137
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Child Care Providers in Mankato

4 licensed child care providerss are listed in Mankato. 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 America World Adoption Association Minnesota Mankato, MN 56001 Child Care Provider Blue Earth County Human Service Mankato, MN 56002 Child Care Provider Horizon Homes IRTS Mankato, MN 56002 Capacity 15 Child Care Provider South Central Crisis Center Mankato, MN 56001 Capacity 16

ZIP codes in Mankato

ZIP 56001Care providersZIP 56002Care providers

How to pick care in Mankato

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Mankato, 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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Nearby cities in Blue Earth County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Mankato, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Mankato is home to 52 state-licensed providers: 11 child care centers, 38 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Mankato facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Mankato to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Mankato 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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Required disclosures

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