Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Cook County

Cook County, Minnesota is home to 7 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Grand Marais, MN 5 providers Grand Portage, MN 1 providers Tofte, MN 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Cook County

1 provider in Cook County: Grand Marais

Child Care Center Cook County Child Care Center Grand Marais, MN 55604 Capacity 42

Family Child Care Homes in Cook County

6 providers in Cook County: Tofte, Grand Marais

Family Child Care Home Birch Grove Community School dba The Saplings Tofte, MN 55615 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Birch Grove Community School dba The Seedlings Tofte, MN 55615 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Carlson Maria L Grand Marais, MN 55604 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Conlan Maria M Grand Marais, MN 55604 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Cooperation Station Grand Marais, MN 55604 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home MacLaurin Hunter Ashley Grand Marais, MN 55604 Capacity 10

Head Start Programs in Cook County

1 provider in Cook County: Grand Portage

Head Start Program Grand Portage Head Start Grand Portage, MN 55605 Capacity 24

Choosing care in Cook County

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 Cook County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Cook County have?

According to current licensing data, Cook County, Minnesota has 7 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Cook County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, Tofte have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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