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

Freeborn County, Minnesota is home to 44 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Albert Lea, MN 41 providers Alden, MN 1 providers Clarks Grove, MN 1 providers Emmons, MN 1 providers Geneva, MN 1 providers Glenville, MN 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Freeborn County

2 providers in Freeborn County: Albert Lea

Child Care Center The Children's Center Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Tiger Cub Child Care Center Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 44

Family Child Care Homes in Freeborn County

40 providers in Freeborn County: Albert Lea, Glenville, Emmons, Geneva, Alden, Clarks Grove

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Preschools in Freeborn County

2 providers in Freeborn County: Albert Lea

Preschool St Theodore Pre Kindergarten School Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 20 Preschool United Preschool Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 44

Head Start Programs in Freeborn County

3 providers in Freeborn County: Albert Lea

Head Start Program Albert Lea Head Start Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Child Care Resource and Referral Head Start Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 56 Head Start Program Children's Center Albert Lea, MN 56007 Capacity 4

Child Care Providers in Freeborn County

1 provider in Freeborn County: Albert Lea

Child Care Provider Freeborn County Mental Health Albert Lea, MN 56007

Choosing care in Freeborn County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Freeborn 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 Freeborn County have?

According to current licensing data, Freeborn County, Minnesota has 44 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 40 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Freeborn County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Albert Lea, Alden, Clarks Grove, Emmons, Geneva 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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