Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to 7,366 state-licensed care providers spanning 88 counties and 649 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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88Counties

7,366Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	1,354	View in Minnesota
Family Child Care Homes	5,654	View in Minnesota
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	358	View in Minnesota
Head Start Programs	340	View in Minnesota
School-Age Programs	53	View in Minnesota
Child Care Providers	211	View in Minnesota

Cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 406 providers Saint Paul, MN 298 providers Rochester, MN 235 providers Duluth, MN 121 providers Moorhead, MN 95 providers Woodbury, MN 88 providers Bemidji, MN 86 providers Maple Grove, MN 84 providers Alexandria, MN 81 providers Saint Cloud, MN 77 providers Shakopee, MN 75 providers Bloomington, MN 74 providers

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Counties in Minnesota

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Choosing care in Minnesota

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 Minnesota, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Minnesota have?

According to current licensing data, Minnesota has 7,366 licensed providers: 1,354 child care centers, 5,654 family child care homes, and 358 preschools.

How does Minnesota score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Minnesota has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Minnesota have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester lead Minnesota for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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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