Best Daycares in Minneapolis, MN — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 16 daycares and childcare centers in Minneapolis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Minneapolis
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#1 — Casa de Corazón - Kingfield Score: 26/100
Spanish Immersion Daycare Minneapolis
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Casa de Corazón Score: 26/100
Edina Daycare Spanish Immersion & After School Programs
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — McKnight Early Childhood Family Development Center Score: 25/100
Find a Center
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Gartner School Score: 24/100
The Gardner School of Minneapolis
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Academia Elze Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center Score: 22/100
Vivabu Spanish Immersion Child Care Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — Grandma's House Children's Center Score: 22/100
Children's Day Care
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy Score: 22/100
Center Locations
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — KinderCare Score: 22/100
University KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Minneapolis, MN
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Southwest KinderCare Score: 22/100
Southwest KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Minneapolis, MN
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Kinderberry Hill Score: 21/100
Preschool and Daycare in Minneapolis, MN
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#11 — Como Early Learning Center Score: 19/100
Como Early Learning Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#12 — It Starts With Luv Score: 19/100
Learning Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Summit Early Learning Center Score: 18/100
Home - Explore Quality Early Learning
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Tierra Encantada Score: 17/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/943062726. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#15 — Central Care for Children Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4619841615. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#16 — Linkage Childcare Center Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/97256449. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Minneapolis?
- Casa de Corazón - Kingfield is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Minneapolis based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Minneapolis?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Minneapolis?
- Childcare costs in Minneapolis vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.