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Childcare and daycare in Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes has 43 licensed childcare centers and homes in Minnesota's licensing records. Among the 649 Minnesota cities with listings, Detroit Lakes ranks #38 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.
Data updated Nov 9, 2026 · Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Minnesota childcare guide → · How we compile this →
Licensed childcare centers and homes in Detroit Lakes
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Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes
150 Richwood Rd, 56501
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Community Alliance Preschool
408 Elm St W, 56501-2305
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DLCCC - Summer Camp
826 Summit Ave Rm 811, 56501
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Kids First
912 Lake Ave, 56501-3404
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Laker Prep Early Childhood Center
551 11th Ave SE, 56501-3720
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Laker Prep Preschool
807 13th Ave SE, 56501-3708
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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action-Detroit Lakes Head Start Center
1125 W River Rd, 56501
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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action-DLCCC Head Start Center
Oak Grove Ave Rm 819 Rm 811, 56501
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Mahube-Otwa Community Action-MNState Head Start Center
900 Highway 34 E, 56501-2643
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Paying for childcare in Detroit Lakes
Two programs can help Detroit Lakes families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Detroit Lakes", it counts Detroit Lakes centers and homes; where it says "Across Minnesota", it counts the whole state.
Child Care Assistance Program
Minnesota child care subsidy. Administered by: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.
100%Across Minnesotaaccept Head Start39 of 39 centers reporting
100%Across Minnesotaaccept Early Head Start28 of 28 centers reporting
Frequently asked questions about childcare in Detroit Lakes
Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Detroit Lakes?
Detroit Lakes has 43 licensed childcare centers and homes in Minnesota's licensing records. Among the 649 Minnesota cities with listings, Detroit Lakes ranks #38 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
How do I check a Minnesota daycare license?
Look the center up in Licensing Information Lookup, Minnesota's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.
What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Minnesota?
For children 0–15 months in licensed child care centers, Minnesota allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Minn. R. 9503.0040, subp. 1. For 16–32 months it is 1:7. The full Minnesota table is in the Minnesota guide.
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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.
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 Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 9, 2026 · Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families public records · Minnesota license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →