Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Minneapolis, MN

Our top licensed picks in Minneapolis — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division. 60 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 60 licensed centers in Minneapolis, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Plymouth Sunshine Daycare #101

Minneapolis, MN · 55413

Preschool Capacity 120 2 years - 5 years
2

Rochester Generations Daycare #30

Minneapolis, MN · 55419

Head Start Capacity 119 2 years - 12 years
3

Growing Minds Plymouth #64

Minneapolis, MN · 55417

Infant Care Capacity 118 5 years - 12 years
4

Plymouth Little Stars Daycare #54

Minneapolis, MN · 55405

Head Start Capacity 117 2 years - 12 years
5

La Petite Academy Eagan #129

Minneapolis, MN · 55404

Montessori Capacity 117 6 weeks - 12 years
6

La Petite Academy Plymouth #69

Minneapolis, MN · 55455

Preschool Capacity 113 2 years - 5 years
7

Rochester Smart Start Academy #27

Minneapolis, MN · 55415

Family Daycare Capacity 112 0 months - 5 years
8

Rochester Playhouse Academy #33

Minneapolis, MN · 55455

Montessori Capacity 111 6 weeks - 12 years
9

Plymouth Bright Beginnings #63

Minneapolis, MN · 55415

Before & After School Care Capacity 110 3 years - 5 years
10

Eagan Stepping Stones #89

Minneapolis, MN · 55404

Montessori Capacity 110 6 weeks - 12 years

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