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

Wadena, Minnesota is served by 16 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 WadenaProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes15View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers1View directory

Child Care Centers in Wadena

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Wadena. 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 Kids Club Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 49

Family Child Care Homes in Wadena

15 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wadena. 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 Ahlers Kristin K Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bain Kelly & Carpenter Kayla dba Little Kritters Daycare, LLC Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Barthel Emma Rae Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Huttunen Mary D Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kern Jacqueline R Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Larson Michelle Lynn Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lutze Denise Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Meech Erika A Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Reece Tina & Reece Craig dba Romper Room Daycare Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Schmitz Crystal Y Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Schmitz Miller Stacy M Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sworski Danielle K Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Thew Karon M Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Weiher Keri Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Willis Veronica Sue dba Sue Sue's Sweetie's Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 10

Head Start Programs in Wadena

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Wadena. 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-Wadena Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 16

Child Care Providers in Wadena

1 licensed child care providers is listed in Wadena. 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 Minnesota Specialty Health System Wadena Wadena, MN 56482 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Wadena

ZIP 56482Care providers

How to pick care in Wadena

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 Wadena, 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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Nearby cities in Wadena County

Menahga, MN 3 providers Sebeka, MN 3 providers Verndale, MN 4 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wadena, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Wadena is home to 16 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 15 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Wadena facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Wadena to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Wadena 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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