Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Pelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota is served by 9 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 Pelican RapidsProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes9View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Family Child Care Homes in Pelican Rapids

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Pelican Rapids. 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 Club Vikes Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Family Child Care Home Fahje Jessica M Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Funk Jamie M Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gullingsrud Amber Rose Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hartjen Janell Ann Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Heaton Amber Lee Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Miller Kari F Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Schultz Robin Marie Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Sherman Blanca Isela Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 14

Head Start Programs in Pelican Rapids

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Pelican Rapids. 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 - Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Head Start Program WCMCA Head Start-Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Capacity 10

ZIP codes in Pelican Rapids

ZIP 56572Care providers
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How to pick care in Pelican Rapids

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 Pelican Rapids, 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 Pelican Rapids, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Pelican Rapids is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Pelican Rapids facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Pelican Rapids to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Pelican Rapids 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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