Best Daycares Near Me in Minneapolis — Ranked 2026

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Minneapolis, MN by Guide Score.

Top Daycares Near You in Minneapolis

  1. #1 — Casa de Corazón - Kingfield Score: 100%

    Spanish Immersion Daycare Minneapolis

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Casa de Corazón Score: 100%

    Edina Daycare Spanish Immersion & After School Programs

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Grandma's House Children's Center Score: 100%

    Children's Day Care

    Programs: There are only 1,825 days from birth to the first day of kindergarten, Contact us to schedule a visit or to learn more., Living Options Skilled Nursing Transitional Care, Skilled Nursing Long Term Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Spiritual Care, Children’s Day Care, Photos, Life at Redeemer, Careers, Find a Community, Give, Events, Senior Housing Development, Roomy indoor play areas, Large outdoor play space, Comfortable nap areas, Nutritious meals and snacks, Tables, chairs and supplies for learning and creative activity, Christian Based culture emphasizes honesty, respectfulness and kindness, Educated teachers model positive, helpful interactions, Learning through formal teacher direction as well as play, peer interaction and activities, Basic skills teaching along with: Culture · Diversity · Music · Art · Literature, Children learn at their own rate, without pressure to achieve milestones, Regularly scheduled activities with the “grandmas and grandpas,” residents of Redeemer, Engagement in reading, crafts, play or simply talking and listening, Special friendships span the generations, Joy Filled interactions are uniquely memorable and priceless, URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Gartner School Score: 94%

    The Gardner School of Minneapolis

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy Score: 91%

    Center Locations

    Programs: Contact Your Center, Jardín™ Longfellow, Jardín™ Kingfield, Jardín™ Powderhorn, Jardín™ Seward, Jardín™ Highland Park, Jardín™ Roseville, Jardín™ Summit Hill, Jardín™ Apple Valley, Jardín™ Eden Prairie, Jardín™ Southdale Sq., Jardín™ St. Louis Park, Jardín Spanish Immersion Academy™, Educación, amor y el idioma español, Important Links, Why Jardín?, Curriculum Infant, Toddler, Preschool Pre K, Locations, Join Our Team, Kingfield 612 351 8494, Roseville 651 447 4810, Longfellow 612 360 3196, Summit Hill 651 313 8240, Powderhorn 612 824 1305, Apple Valley 651 200 2344, Seward 612 886 2320, Eden Prairie 952 974 4365, Highland Park 651 358 3798. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Como Early Learning Center Score: 89%

    Como Early Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Kinderberry Hill Score: 89%

    Preschool and Daycare in Minneapolis, MN

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — It Starts With Luv Score: 89%

    Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — McKnight Early Childhood Family Development Center Score: 84%

    Find a Center

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — KinderCare Score: 84%

    University KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Minneapolis, MN

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Southwest KinderCare Score: 84%

    Southwest KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Minneapolis, MN

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Academia Elze Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Vivabu Spanish Immersion Child Care Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Pillsbury Early Education Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Tierra Encantada Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Hidden Meadow Montessori Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Girasol Montessori School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Lake Harriet United Methodist Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Southwest Montessori School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Casa de Corazon Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Creekside Montessori School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →