Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN)
Brainerd, MN ZIP 56401 holds 57 listed providers across 6 care types (9 child care centers, 40 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 4 head start programs, 1 school-age programs, 2 child care providers), all taken from the current data.
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All providers in ZIP 56401
Showing 40 of 57 providers in this ZIP. Filter by care type above for the full list.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allord Jennifer J | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Annies Childcare & Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 64 |
| Annies Childcare & Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 84 |
| Beierman Sarah J | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Berg Tiffanie A | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Berndt Deborah | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Bethlehem | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Bethlehem Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Birchem Rebecca S | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Blong Michelle | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Bowers Stefani | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Brainerd Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 54 |
| Brainerd Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 108 |
| Christensen Rachel | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Clark Hannah Jean dba Northtown Kids Daycare | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Davidson Monica M | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Davis Patricia A | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| DeChaine Krystal L | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Denny L BreeAnna dba Little Critters Big Adventure LLC | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Discovery Woods | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful Play | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Freiday Kelly J | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Garry Vianna Marie | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Gephart Jennifer J | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Gildart Clarissa Ann | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
ZIP codes near Brainerd
State licensing data for ZIP 56401
The current data counts 57 care providers 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. 53 of these providers report 1,418 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 57 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,418 |
Comparing providers 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.
Care types in ZIP 56401
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