Family Child Care Homes in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN)

State records list 40 family child care homes with a mailing address in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN).

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Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallOwnership
Allord Jennifer JNot ratedNot reported
Beierman Sarah JNot ratedNot reported
Berg Tiffanie ANot ratedNot reported
Berndt DeborahNot ratedNot reported
Birchem Rebecca SNot ratedNot reported
Blong MichelleNot ratedNot reported
Bowers StefaniNot ratedNot reported
Christensen RachelNot ratedNot reported
Clark Hannah Jean dba Northtown Kids DaycareNot ratedNot reported
Davidson Monica MNot ratedNot reported
Davis Patricia ANot ratedNot reported
DeChaine Krystal LNot ratedNot reported
Denny L BreeAnna dba Little Critters Big Adventure LLCNot ratedNot reported
Discovery WoodsNot ratedNot reported
Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful PlayNot ratedNot reported
Freiday Kelly JNot ratedNot reported
Garry Vianna MarieNot ratedNot reported
Gephart Jennifer JNot ratedNot reported
Gildart Clarissa AnnNot ratedNot reported
Harrison Fun & FriendsNot ratedNot reported
Holmes Heather AnnNot ratedNot reported
Johnson AmandaNot ratedNot reported
Keller Amy Lynn dba Amy's Daycare HouseNot ratedNot reported
Lhotka Brittany dba Shining Stars Daycare LLCNot ratedNot reported
Long Alissa MarleneNot ratedNot reported

Nearby ZIP codes with family child care homes

ZIP 56425Family Child Care Homes

Family Child Care Homes on record in ZIP 56401

Family Child Care Home Allord Jennifer J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 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 Birchem Rebecca S Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Blong Michelle Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bowers Stefani Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 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 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 Discovery Woods Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful Play Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 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 Family Child Care Home Gephart Jennifer J Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gildart Clarissa Ann Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Harrison Fun & Friends Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Holmes Heather Ann Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Johnson Amanda Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Keller Amy Lynn dba Amy's Daycare House Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lhotka Brittany dba Shining Stars Daycare LLC Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Long Alissa Marlene Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Nezerka Sarah E Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nichols Caitlin M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pape Miranda Jean Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pratt Kristen M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Riesner Holly L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Riverside Fun & Friends Brainerd, MN 56401 Family Child Care Home Siebels Katelyn Rose Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Skillings Christene L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sloth Jamie M Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Smith Kisha Lynn Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Stange Denise Lynn Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Svendsen Krystal Jo Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Swenson Amber J & Swenson Katelyn L DBA Little Rascals Daycare Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Thomes Ellen L Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Thompson Vanessa Brainerd, MN 56401 Capacity 12
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What to weigh in ZIP 56401

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.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 56401, Brainerd, MN, 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.

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State licensing data for ZIP 56401

The current data counts 40 family child care homess in ZIP 56401; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 37 of these providers report 456 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record40
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)456

Frequently asked questions

How many family child care homes in ZIP 56401 have a published rating?
None of the family child care homes currently listed in ZIP 56401 have a published state quality rating in this data.
How many family child care homes are in ZIP 56401?
The current data lists 40 licensed family child care homes with a mailing address in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN).
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 56401?
456 licensed child care spaces are reported across 37 providers in ZIP 56401. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
How do I choose a family child care home in ZIP 56401?
When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Which family child care home in ZIP 56401 has the highest quality rating?
No family child care home in ZIP 56401 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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