Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 56013 (Blue Earth, MN)
In Blue Earth, MN, ZIP 56013 has 11 listed providers on record (1 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 4 head start programs, 1 child care providers). Compare listings below.
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Data profile for ZIP 56013
The current data covers the 11 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 56013: 0 (0%) carry a published state 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. 8 of these providers report 195 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 11 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 195 |
Listed providers in ZIP 56013
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be A Kid | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Blue Earth | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 2 |
| Blue Earth Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Blue Earth Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 33 |
| Little Giants | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 72 |
| New Horizons Adoption Agency Inc | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Nowak Joleen A | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Scheid Mavis | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Scholtes Susan M | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Sonnicksen Sandra K | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Tri-Valley Blue Earth Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
What to weigh in ZIP 56013
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 56013, Blue Earth, 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.
Care types in ZIP 56013
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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Data sources
Data source: 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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