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Daycares in Saint Paul, MN are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 598 listed daycares

Sunny Smiles Childcare, Inc.

Sunny Smiles has been awesome for our little one! The staff is super friendly, the space is clean, and my son comes home happy and tired...

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A Little Preschool

My daughter has been going to Ms. Lisa for almost 3 years now, and she is always excited to go in the morning. She loves Ms. Lisa just like...

- Nicole F.

YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center at Ecolab

My son started at an in-home daycare as I was VERY nervous about a center. I didn't think my child would get the "individualized attention"...

- Emily S

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Sunny Smiles Childcare, Inc.

1610 White Bear Ave N SAINT PAUL, MN

4.0(6)

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Sunny Smiles Childcare is a brand-new daycare center based in the Twin Cities, offering a warm and engaging environment for children from infants to school age. Our facility provides a wide range of age-appropriate activities designed to nurture learning, creativity, and social development. What makes us different is our...

Care Member says "Sunny Smiles has been awesome for our little one! The staff is super friendly, the space is clean, and my son comes home happy and tired every day...

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A Little Preschool

1724 Albert St N Saint Paul, MN

5.0(2)
We stress the educational beginnings and individualized care that toddlers and preschoolers need to thrive outside the home. If you can't be with your child throughout the day you want to have them in a safe, caring, and educational environment, we're for you! With 20+ years of experience caring for young children, a Master's...

Nicole F. says "My daughter has been going to Ms. Lisa for almost 3 years now, and she is always excited to go in the morning. She loves Ms. Lisa just like family and...

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YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center at Ecolab

80 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN

2.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
About YWCA Minneapolis: YWCA Minneapolis is one of the largest nonprofit providers of nationally NAEYC accredited early childhood education in the state of Minnesota! We have 5 convenient locations in the Twin Cities. Over 90% of preschoolers at YWCA Minneapolis meet rigorous early learning standards indicating school...

Emily S says "My son started at an in-home daycare as I was VERY nervous about a center. I didn't think my child would get the "individualized attention" I thought he...

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Monarch Montessori School

1669 Arcade Street Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Monarch Montessori School is a nonprofit preschool and kindergarten located on the East Side of St. Paul. Our qualified and experienced teachers offer high-quality care and instruction in a small, pod-like setting. We provide individual, hands-on lessons in both academics and practical life skills. Children enjoy art, movement,...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Monarch! Our daughter has been there since 33mo. and is finishing her final days before starting elementary school in the fall....

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Tender Child Care LLC

15 WINIFRED ST W SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1848/mo
Child care
Day Care
At Tender Child care in Saint Paul, we provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can grow and learn. We can care for up to 79 children, and our team is dedicated to giving each child the best start in life. We treat every child like our own, offering a caring, supportive space for them to explore and...

Care Member says "Amazing experience, very good with kids and respectful to parents!"

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Casa De Corazon

770 HOWELL ST S SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1670/mo
Academic
Child care
Casa de Corazón is a Spanish immersion early learning program committed to providing socially responsible education to our children in a healthy, compassionate, intercultural environment. Our vision To intentionally increase the social impact of early childhood education through impeccable standards of professional...
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North Oaks Montessori

5050 HODGSON RD SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(3)
Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool

Care Member says "Very nice, clean facility and director is very accommodating. "

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St Jerome Catholic School and Faithful Beginnings Preschool

384 Roselawn Ave E Saint Paul, MN

5.0(3)
Special needs
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
We are Catholic community that provides education for children from 33 months through 8th grade. Our preschool and childcare center provides many different options for parents and families. Children can attend preschool from 9:15-11:45am two or three days a week. We also provide before and after school care, with hours from...

Christine says "My God son attends St. Jerome. I love the small class room sizes, the staff and their youth programs. I would highly recommend St. Jerome's to any new...

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ANEW Child Care Center

425 ETNA ST STE 35 SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1840/mo
Child care
As a branch of our women’s treatment center, our new childcare center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children of parents undergoing treatment for substance use.disorder. With experienced staff and a focus on age-appropriate learning, enrichment programs, and healthy meals, we ensure holistic...

Care Member says "I absolutely LOVE this childcare. I have a son in the infant room, and a daughter in the toddler room. The director “Miss Amber” as my daughter says,...

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Miracle Grow Learning Academy

1514 ENGLEWOOD AVE SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
At Miracle Grow Learning Academy, we're not just another early childhood education center; we're a dedicated community that treasures each child's individuality. Our unwavering commitment to personalized education, from our small class sizes and individual learning plans to our experienced and passionate staff, sets us apart.

jordon J. says "They do a really do a good job at keeping this center staffed, I have one child that attends the center for fulltime care and would most definitely...

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Welcome to the St. Paul JCC Early Childhood Development Program. We offer two-, three-, and five-days-a-week classes for your child from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children have the opportunity to play and interact with other children in a nurturing environment that engages them in developmentally appropriate learning opportunities....

Rebecca P. says "Outstanding preschool. The curriculum is well thought-out, the facility is nice and clean, the teachers are wonderful. High-end daycare and preschool...

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GradePower Learning Center Daycare

1055 WESTGATE DR SAINT PAUL, MN

4.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more

Anisa A. says "I am writing to provide a personal reference for the Grade Power Learning Center daycare, where my child attended for 2.5 months earlier this...

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Nativity Early Learning Center

1900 WELLESLEY AVE SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1316/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
The Nativity Early Learning Center (NELC) offers a safe and loving environment for children ages 33 months to 12 years. Our teachers are committed to providing children with a curriculum that continues to grow as they do! Your child is sure to develop a love of learning at The Nativity Early Learning Center! We have...

Christine N. says "My family has been a customer of NELC for one school year and are enrolled for the year to come. We chose NELC due to the stability, expertise and...

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Cathedral Hill Montessori School

325 Dayton Ave Saint Paul, MN

5.0(2)
Cathedral Hill Montessori School is a family-founded nonprofit private school providing a year-round authentic Montessori education to children from infancy through six years of age. We offer half-day and full-day programs for children 16 months to 5 years, all-day kindergarten, extended childcare, as well as an ongoing Infant...

Liv C says "I am so thankful for the care my daughter has received over the past year and a half. It's hard passing off your 14 month old over to another adult, but I...

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Carol Overland

1930 Clear Ave Saint Paul, MN

3.0(2)
Child care
Carol Overland is a licensed child care provider that offers home-based services designed for pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The facility admits and handles infants up to 12-year old elementary students. Carol Overland can accommodate a total of 12 children on a full-time basis.

Josh B says "Good good went here as a little kid awsome and fantastic"

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Children's Discovery Academy of Early Learning

433 Little Canada Rd E Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Children's Discovery Academy of Early Learning located in Saint Paul, MN is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential...

Care Member says "Enjoyed our time here. Miss Roxy was amazing!"

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TLC Childcare

1051 FOREST ST SAINT PAUL, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We've been serving our community's families for over 20 years. We are a smaller size center, but we believe that works in our benefit as each child gets a more personalize care and individual attention. We are bilingual with English and Hmong being our primary languages. Our center has three rooms for the three different age...

Maibao L. says "It's been a great experience with TLC Childcare!"

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Macdonald Montessori School

1622 Dayton Ave Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Macdonald Montessori School is a non-profit early education provider located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It offers a unique Montessori environment that caters to the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. It provides activities and learning materials that help children develop into confident, creative,...

Care Member says "The staff are AMAZING and the environment is awesome! I don't know why people are hating on MMS. It is THE BEST preschool and day care center that I...

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Come and Play Daycare

226 Prescott Street Saint Paul, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
I have been licensed in Ramsey County for 20 years. Prior to starting Come and Play Daycare, I taught with the St. Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education program. I taught in both of their infant/toddler programs and preschool programs. I also taught in the SPPS Learning Readiness Program. Prior to that, I taught...

London says "Like most first time parents, we were overwhelmed with daycare options. We heard good things about Sandy's daycare, but on the advice of a friend called...

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Linda Smith

1834 Hoyt Ave E Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
Child care
Linda Smith is a haven for young children. The preschool serves children ages three to five; the summer program is for four to eight-years-old. It offers an environment designed for light-hearted play, warmth and nurturing for a child’s first group learning experiences.

Cathy M says "I have used Linda now for 5years, she is an amazing care giver and my daughter enjoys her home."

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Saint Paul, MN

Daycare centers near you in Saint Paul, MN offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Saint Paul, MN provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Saint Paul, MN for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Saint Paul, MN include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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