Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in North Dakota

North Dakota is home to 655 state-licensed care providers spanning 53 counties and 173 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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655Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	429	View in North Dakota
Family Child Care Homes	147	View in North Dakota
Group Child Care Homes	425	View in North Dakota
Preschools	79	View in North Dakota
Head Start Programs	67	View in North Dakota
School-Age Programs	35	View in North Dakota
Child Care Providers	111	View in North Dakota

Cities in North Dakota

Fargo, ND 213 providers Bismarck, ND 105 providers Minot, ND 102 providers West Fargo, ND 87 providers Grand Forks, ND 75 providers Mandan, ND 50 providers Jamestown, ND 46 providers Dickinson, ND 38 providers Williston, ND 33 providers Wahpeton, ND 27 providers Devils Lake, ND 26 providers Horace, ND 15 providers

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Choosing care in North Dakota

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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota have?

According to current licensing data, North Dakota has 655 licensed providers: 429 child care centers, 147 family child care homes, and 79 preschools.

How does North Dakota score on average quality ratings?

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

Which cities in North Dakota have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot lead North Dakota 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.

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