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

Willmar, Minnesota is served by 44 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Willmar	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	37	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	4	View directory

Child Care Centers in Willmar

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Willmar. 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 Children's Corner Early Learning Center Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Discovery Hill Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Loving Arms Child Care Center Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Stay N Play Child Care Inc Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 100 Child Care Center YMCA Child Care Center Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 54

Family Child Care Homes in Willmar

37 licensed family child care homess are listed in Willmar. 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 Willmar

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Willmar. 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 Community Christian Preschool Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 40 Preschool Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 50

Head Start Programs in Willmar

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Willmar. 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 Willmar Head Start Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 124

School-Age Programs in Willmar

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Willmar. 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.

School-Age Program CCS Afterschool Program Willmar, MN 56201 School-Age Program YMCA Before & After School Program Willmar, MN 56201

Child Care Providers in Willmar

4 licensed child care providerss are listed in Willmar. 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 Crisis Stabilization-Adult Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 8 Child Care Provider Greater Minnesota Family Services Willmar, MN 56201 Child Care Provider Minnesota Specialty Health Systems Willmar Willmar, MN 56201 Capacity 16 Child Care Provider Woodland Centers Mental Health Clinic Willmar, MN 56201

ZIP codes in Willmar

ZIP 56201Care providers

How to pick care in Willmar

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 Willmar, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Willmar, MN have?

Based on current licensing data, Willmar is home to 44 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 37 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Willmar facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Willmar 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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