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Recent daycare reviews in Rochester, MN

Julie Johnsen

5.0

Julie was the best provider we had! Took care of 3 family members, got them ready for preschool. She is excellent and patient with kids. Taught them computer training and taught our kids to share and take turns. The person who gave her a 1 Star had problems of their own, and very insensitive .Julie...

- Laura O

Bette J Josephson

5.0

Better is an amazing care taker. My kids never want to leave.

- Jess

Quality Kid Care Center Inc

5.0

The staff at this center really put their heart into their work. When I go there, everyone is happy and upbeat. I'm so grateful for this center. It really is like a school.

- Warda S

Creative Stars Academy

5.0

Wonderful Center. Very caring, loving and nurturing!! They have done a great job during Covid and my son loves all the teachers and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. My son has so much fun learning and growing each day. Amidst Covid challenges, they do a great job of taking the stress...

- Laura

Daycares in Rochester, MN

Julie Johnsen

446 Valhalla Ct Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $231/wk

3.0

(2)

Julie Johnsen is a daycare facility that offers individualized programs that equally develops children's cognitive, motor, and social skills. Their center located at 446 Valhalla Ct Nw, Rochester, MN bases their teaching principles according to research-validated practice concerning early childhood...
5.0
"Julie was the best provider we had! Took care of 3 family members, got them ready for preschool. She is excellent and patient with kids. Taught them computer training and taught our kids to share and take turns. The person who gave her a 1 Star had problems of...

Laura O


Bette J Josephson

14 63rd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $219/wk

5.0

(1)

Bette J Josephson is a licensed child care provider that offers child care and early education programs for preschool and school-age children. The facility serves families living in Rochester, MN. Bette J Josephson can admit and handle a total of ten full-time children.
5.0
"Better is an amazing care taker. My kids never want to leave."

Jess


Quality Kid Care Center Inc

3212 22nd St Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Quality Kids Care Center is located in the heart of Rochester, MN. It has maximum capacity of 74 children with a rotation of morning and evening shifts. We provide peace of mind and support to parents and families by supplying a safe structured childcare environment and utilizing community...
5.0
"The staff at this center really put their heart into their work. When I go there, everyone is happy and upbeat. I'm so grateful for this center. It really is like a school."

Warda S


Creative Stars Academy

Creative Stars Academy

1835 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $250/wk

2.3

(3)

Creative Stars Academy is a full service Faith-based early child care and preschool program. We are here to generate a sense of community within our facility and ensure every individual that enters our building feels safe, welcomed, and well-respected, adults and children alike. Creative Stars...
5.0
"Wonderful Center. Very caring, loving and nurturing!! They have done a great job during Covid and my son loves all the teachers and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. My son has so much fun learning and growing each day. Amidst Covid challenges, they do...

Laura


Natalie Degrand Preschool Childcare

Natalie Degrand Preschool Childcare

6224 25th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $223/wk

Natalie DeGrand Preschool Childcare is a fully licensed, high-quality home daycare located in NW Rochester, Minnesota. We specialize in year-round, all-day pre-K/preschool for ages 1-7 and provide an all-inclusive, safe, clean, and nurturing environment that fosters creativity and healthy...

Family Circle Learning Center

Family Circle Learning Center

2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $250/wk

We believe that early learning is the root of success. Since learning begins at birth, Family Circle Learning Center strives to provide experiences and opportunities to assist parents in providing a good beginning for their children. We believe that parents are their children's most important...

Grandma M Daycare

2974 20th Ave Se, Rochester, MN

Starting at $5/hr

Grandma M Daycare provides quality care and education for children ages six weeks to thirteen years old. This childcare facility offers an environment that is safe, friendly and nurturing, tailor-fit for children's growth and developmental needs. Grandma M Daycare's operating hours is from 5:30 AM...

Seeds of Wisdom Early Development Center

Seeds of Wisdom Early Development Center

400 13th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN

Starting at $200/wk

Seeds of Wisdom, less than 1 mile from the Mayo Clinic in SE Rochester, Minnesota provides quality education in a caring, nurturing, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for infants-school age students' overall growth and development.

Eureka Kids, Inc.

Eureka Kids, Inc.

3675 9th Street NW, Rochester, MN

Starting at $249/wk

Eureka Kids opened on July 30th, 2018. We are a new and family owned childcare center that serves children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Monday-Friday, 6 AM-6 PM. At Eureka Kids, we focus on the development of the Whole Child while emphasizing Science, Mathematics, Art, Reading, Technology, Engineering...

Civic League Day Nursery

851 30th Ave Se, Rochester, MN

Starting at $214/wk

Civic League DN is a child care in Rochester, MN that allows the students to participate, run, and play through various games while investigating and exploring. They feature an exciting environment for learning while nurturing the kindergarten and preschool kids' growth from Mondays to Fridays....

Oak Acorn Nursery School

3606 48th St Nw, Rochester, MN

Starting at $288/mo

Oak Acorn Nursery School provides a nurturing, caring, loving environment in which the child can learn emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and cognitively. They prepare children with the basic skills and concepts for formal academic learning. Children have experiences in large and...

Children's Choice Child Care

1631 1st Ave Ne, Rochester, MN

Starting at $220/mo

Children's Choice Child Care is a daycare center and preschool that offers early care and education programs for young kids. The company is open to pre-kindergarten children ages six weeks old to five years old. Children's Choice Child Care is open during weekdays from 6:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M.

Civic League Day Nursery

427 6th Ave SW, Rochester, MN

Starting at $55/day

Civic League Day Nursery SW is a day care center located in the historic Balfour House at 427 6th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN that serves children 16 months up to 5 years old. Their center uses a curriculum that stimulates active thinking and experimenting to help their students learn how things work.

Aldrich Memorial Nursery School

855 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN

Starting at $298/mo

Aldrich Memorial and Nursery School is located in Rochester, MN. It’s a non-profit organization and NAC accredited. They offer programs for toddlers, preschool and pre-k students. Other programs like summer camp, enrichment classes and extended day options are also available. It is open Monday to...

Rainbow School

624 3rd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN

Starting at $146/mo

The Rainbow School is a childcare and educational facility located at 624 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota. The school offers full-time childcare services and early childhood education programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. It provides age-appropriate educational activities...

Jessicas Daycare

6028 Shetland Dr Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $250/wk

Jessicas Daycare is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.

Amy's Day Care

2026 14th St Se, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $194/wk

Amy's Day Care in Rochester, Minnesota seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

Lavonne Steiger

4928 22nd Ave Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $231/wk

Lavonne Steiger is a daycare facility that will keep your children focused on learning, enhancing their skills, and making new friends. Their center, located at 4928 22nd Ave Nw, Rochester, MN, offers an age-appropriate curriculum that effectively caters to their students' individual learning needs.

Ann Onsgard Daycare

6297 Shetland Dr Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $223/wk

Ann Onsgard Daycare is a child care provider that serves the community of Rochester MN. It offers a warm and nurturing environment where children are free to explore and discover their unique personalities. It provides an age-appropriate curriculum that encourage children to develop socially,...

Jackie's Family Day Care, LLC

4481 57th St Nw, Rochester, MN

Costimate: $223/wk

Jackie's Family Day Care, LLC is a daycare center conveniently located at 4481 57th St Nw, Rochester, MN that focuses on their students' physical, mental, and social development. Aside from this, their center uses various teaching methodologies that help them provide for their students'...

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