Minnesota state guide

Childcare centers in Minnesota

Minnesota has 7,814 childcare centers and homes in its state licensing records, across 649 cities. This guide covers how to find a center in your city.

Data updated September 30, 2026 · Source: state licensing public records · How we compile this →

Largest cities for childcare in Minnesota

Ranked by centers and homes on file. Each city page lists every center in that city.
  1. Minneapolis383 centers and homes
  2. Saint Paul287 centers and homes
  3. Rochester227 centers and homes
  4. Duluth115 centers and homes
  5. Moorhead92 centers and homes
  6. Woodbury89 centers and homes
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  1. Saint Cloud87 centers and homes
  2. Bemidji80 centers and homes
  3. Maple Grove79 centers and homes
  4. Eagan76 centers and homes
  5. Shakopee76 centers and homes
  6. Alexandria75 centers and homes

Centers and homes listed per city, of 7,814 in Minnesota.

All 649 Minnesota cities

All 649 cities in Minnesota, A to Z

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A · 29 cities

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B · 59 cities

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C · 55 cities

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D · 23 cities

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E · 29 cities

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F · 23 cities

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G · 32 cities

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H · 43 cities

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I · 7 cities

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J · 4 cities

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K · 12 cities

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L · 42 cities

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M · 53 cities

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N · 25 cities

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O · 17 cities

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P · 25 cities

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R · 32 cities

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S · 61 cities

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T · 15 cities

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U · 3 cities

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V · 11 cities

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W · 46 cities

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Z · 3 cities

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License types in Minnesota

Minnesota’s licensing records use these categories. Each listing shows which one applies.

Paying for childcare in Minnesota

Federal help for families with low incomes, and how to find it in Minnesota.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Minnesota

Answers use the numbers on this page, as of September 30, 2026.
How many childcare centers are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 7,814 childcare centers and homes in the state licensing records Clear Day reads, across 649 cities. Minneapolis has the most, with 383, followed by Saint Paul (287) and Rochester (227).

What kinds of childcare are listed in Minnesota?

The Minnesota records in our directory include Family child care (5,420) and Child care center (1,792).

Where does this data come from?

Center records come from state licensing public records. Every share on the page names the number of centers it is counted over, and the methodology page explains how.

When was this data last updated?

The state records on this page were last imported September 30, 2026. Each center page shows its own record date. See the methodology for details.

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Other state guides

Minnesota is one of 16 states in the directory: 100,804 centers and homes across 7,976 cities. Each state has its own guide with its own rules, agency and license lookup.

Where this data comes from

Center records come from Minnesota's public licensing records. Every percentage on this page names the number of Minnesota centers it is counted over. This page is a guide, not legal advice. Clear Day does not rate, rank or review centers.

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Last updated
September 30, 2026

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with your state licensing authority or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Sep 30, 2026 · Source: state licensing public records · How we compile this →