Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County, Minnesota is home to 89 state-licensed care providers across 11 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Baxter, MN 14 providers Brainerd, MN 55 providers Crosby, MN 5 providers Crosslake, MN 2 providers Deerwood, MN 2 providers East Gull Lake, MN 3 providers Fort Ripley, MN 3 providers Garrison, MN 2 providers Ironton, MN 4 providers Merrifield, MN 2 providers Nisswa, MN 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Crow Wing County

12 providers in Crow Wing County: Brainerd, Crosslake, Nisswa, Baxter

Child Care Center Annies Childcare & Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Annies Childcare & Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Kids Crest Child Care and Learning Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Montessori School of Brainerd Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 62 Child Care Center New Discoveries Child Care Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 69 Child Care Center New Discoveries Child Care Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Pine View Child Care and Learning Center Crosslake, MN 56442 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Precious Years Learning Ctr Nisswa, MN 56468 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center Inc Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center Inc Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 136 Child Care Center Tiny Adventures Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Trinity Children's Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 85

Family Child Care Homes in Crow Wing County

75 providers in Crow Wing County: Brainerd, Fort Ripley, Baxter, East Gull Lake, Merrifield, Ironton, Crosby, Deerwood

Family Child Care Home Allord Jennifer J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Backowski Kayla V Fort Ripley, MN 56449 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Baxter Fun & Friends Baxter, MN 56425 Family Child Care Home Beierman Sarah J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Berg Tiffanie A East Gull Lake, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Berndt Deborah Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Billman Laura J Merrifield, MN 56465 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Birchem Rebecca S Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Blong Michelle Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bonsante Sharon A Ironton, MN 56455 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bowers Stefani Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Cave Jessica L dba Lucky Ducks Daycare Brainerd, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Christensen Rachel Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Clark Hannah Jean dba Northtown Kids Daycare Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Crosby Assembly of God Church DBA Maple Street Kids Crosby, MN 56441 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Crosby Assembly of God Church DBA Oak Avenue Academy Crosby, MN 56441 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Crosby Assembly of God Church DBA Pinecone Childcare Crosby, MN 56441 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Davidson Monica M East Gull Lake, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Davis Patricia A Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home DeChaine Krystal L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Denny L BreeAnna dba Little Critters Big Adventure LLC Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Diederich Betty J Deerwood, MN 56444 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Discovery Woods Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful Play Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Erickson Chantell Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Evenson Tasha Marie Fort Ripley, MN 56449 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Exe Jessica N Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Fabian Teri Anne dba Ponder School Limited Liability Company Nisswa, MN 56468 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Freiday Kelly J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Garry Vianna Marie East Gull Lake, MN 56401 Capacity 10

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Preschools in Crow Wing County

2 providers in Crow Wing County: Baxter, Brainerd

Preschool Christ Lutheran Little Lambs Preschool Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 20 Preschool St. Francis Preschool Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Crow Wing County

6 providers in Crow Wing County: Baxter, Brainerd

Head Start Program Baxter Center Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Bethlehem Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Bethlehem Head Start Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Brainerd Center Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Brainerd Head Start Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 108 Head Start Program TCCAP Head Start Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 48
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School-Age Programs in Crow Wing County

1 provider in Crow Wing County: Brainerd

School-Age Program Team Ascension Martial Arts & Gymnastics (After School Program) Brainerd, MN 56401

Child Care Providers in Crow Wing County

2 providers in Crow Wing County: Brainerd

Child Care Provider Minnesota Specialty Health System Brainerd Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 16 Child Care Provider Northern Pines Mental Health Safe Harbor IRTS/CSS Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 6
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Choosing care in Crow Wing 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.

For families in Crow Wing County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Crow Wing County have?
According to current licensing data, Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 89 licensed providers: 12 child care centers, 75 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
Which cities in Crow Wing County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood and others 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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