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

Steele County, Minnesota is home to 88 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Blooming Prairie, MN 10 providers Ellendale, MN 5 providers Medford, MN 6 providers Owatonna, MN 74 providers

Child Care Centers in Steele County

4 providers in Steele County: Owatonna

Child Care Center Cedar Kids, Inc Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 124 Child Care Center Kid's Korner Educare Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 244 Child Care Center Rise and Shine Kids Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Wee Pals Child Care Center Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 96

Family Child Care Homes in Steele County

81 providers in Steele County: Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, Ellendale, Medford

Family Child Care Home Abare Melissa Marie Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Abbe Paula A Niles Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Alexon Kristina J Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Anderson Holly Marie Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Banks Brittney Ruth Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bartsch Brittney Jo Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Beck Kristine J Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bergland Buffy Ellendale, MN 56026 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Blaschko Kristine J Ellendale, MN 56026 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bonser Cassandra J Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Braget Cheryl Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Braun Hailey Jade Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Brinkman Barbara Jean Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cady Ashley Jo Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Christianson Christina J Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cole Stephanie M Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Cook Nicole Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Duchene Shannon D Medford, MN 55049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Eickhoff Kori M Medford, MN 55049 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Evert Shalaine H Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ferguson Misty L Medford, MN 55049 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Fischer Jennifer Rae Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Flores Kristina Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gladden Cindy Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Guimond Cathleen Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hanson Christy Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hanson Kimberly Kristen Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hardecopf Samantha Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hemann Dawn M Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hodgman Ashley Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12

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Preschools in Steele County

3 providers in Steele County: Owatonna

Preschool Associated Preschool Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 24 Preschool Good Shepherd Preschool Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 30 Preschool Trinity Preschool Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 55
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Head Start Programs in Steele County

4 providers in Steele County: Owatonna

Head Start Program Owatonna Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 5 Head Start Program Owatonna Centers 1 - 2 Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 30 Head Start Program Semcac Head Start Owatonna Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Tri-Valley Owatonna Head Start Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 52

Child Care Providers in Steele County

3 providers in Steele County: Owatonna

Child Care Provider Fernbrook Family Center Owatonna, MN 55060 Child Care Provider Safe Harbour Owatonna, MN 55060 Capacity 12 Child Care Provider Spero Owatonna, MN 55060
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Choosing care in Steele 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.

Where you can, visit each option in Steele County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Steele County have?
According to current licensing data, Steele County, Minnesota has 88 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 81 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
Which cities in Steele County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Blooming Prairie, Ellendale, Medford, Owatonna 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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