Licensed Daycare in Edina, Minnesota
15 licensed daycares in Edina, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Minnesota licensing records.
Edina listings updated May 2026 from official Minnesota records.
Daycare in Edina: what parents should know
Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare providers in Edina, Minnesota, with Preschool the most common type (about 20% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Minnesota license at indexing time, sourced from Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division.
For age coverage, 2 centers in Edina report infant care (roughly 13% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 3 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 3 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Edina spans 6+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute.
Combined, Edina's licensed centers hold about 1,026 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Edina childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Edina
ChildCare Aware reports the Minnesota average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,020/month for preschool. City-level prices in Edina vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Minnesota families may also qualify for Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (651) 431-3809).
Full Minnesota licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
Largest licensed centers in Edina
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Edina licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Edina
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programMinnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(651) 431-3809 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Edina, Minnesota are compiled from official Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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