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

Nelson County, North Dakota is home to 6 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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Lakota, ND 2 providers Mcville, ND 2 providers Michigan, ND 1 providers Tolna, ND 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Nelson County

5 providers in Nelson County: Mcville, Lakota, Michigan, Tolna

Child Care Center Dakota Prairie Public School Mcville, ND 58254 Child Care Center Lakota Child Care Center Lakota, ND 58344 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Michigan Munchkins Michigan, ND 58259 Capacity 30 Child Care Center The Growing Tree Childcare Mcville, ND 58254 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Tolna Tots Childcare Tolna, ND 58380 Capacity 24

Preschools in Nelson County

1 provider in Nelson County: Lakota

Preschool Lakota Preschool Lakota, ND 58344

Choosing care in Nelson 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.

Where you can, visit each option in Nelson 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 Nelson County have?

According to current licensing data, Nelson County, North Dakota has 6 licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Nelson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Lakota, Mcville, Michigan, Tolna 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.

Required disclosures

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