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

Watkins, Minnesota is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Watkins	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Family Child Care Homes in Watkins

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Watkins. 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 Canfield Stacey Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home DeMorett Melonie Brooks Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Krueger Joann G Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pauls Heather A Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pauls Jessica M Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Truenow Ann N Watkins, MN 55389 Capacity 12

ZIP codes in Watkins

ZIP 55389Care providers

How to pick care in Watkins

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 Watkins, 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 Watkins, MN have?

Based on current licensing data, Watkins is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Watkins facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Watkins 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.

Required disclosures

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