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Tiny Adventures Child Care Center
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Daycares and preschools in Brainerd, MN
57 licensed programs · 5 with Google ratings
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Fun & Friends
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Kidz Zone Daycare Center
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Annie's Child Care & Learning
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Stepping Stones Child Care
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Annies Childcare & Learning Center
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Bethlehem Head Start
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Brainerd Head Start
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Discovery Woods
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Montessori School of Brainerd
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New Discoveries Child Care Center (424 S 8th St)
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New Discoveries Child Care Center (703 Oak St)
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Riverside Fun & Friends
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Riverside Little Warrior Child Care
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St. Francis Preschool
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Team Ascension Martial Arts & Gymnastics (After School Program)
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Trinity Children's Center
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Licensed home daycares in Brainerd
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allord Jennifer J Family Child Care | 56401 | 1111293 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Beierman Sarah J Family Child Care | 56401 | 1057320 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Berndt Deborah Family Child Care | 56401 | 1077611 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Birchem Rebecca S Family Child Care | 56401 | 120203 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Blong Michelle Family Child Care | 56401 | 215598 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bowers Stefani Family Child Care | 56401 | 1017121 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cave Jessica L dba Lucky Ducks Daycare Family Child Care | 56425 | 1076289 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Christensen Rachel Family Child Care | 56401 | 1047103 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Clark Hannah Jean dba Northtown Kids Daycare Family Child Care | 56401 | 1114231 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Davis Patricia A Family Child Care | 56401 | 236000 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| DeChaine Krystal L Family Child Care | 56401 | 1088647 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Denny L BreeAnna dba Little Critters Big Adventure LLC Family Child Care | 56401 | 1094360 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Enlund Pamela Sue dba Thoughtful Play Family Child Care | 56401 | 1126831 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Freiday Kelly J Family Child Care | 56401 | 220771 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gephart Jennifer J Family Child Care | 56401 | 1048104 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gildart Clarissa Ann Family Child Care | 56401 | 1092751 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Holmes Heather Ann Family Child Care | 56401 | 1116029 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Johnson Amanda Family Child Care | 56401 | 1065030 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Keller Amy Lynn dba Amy's Daycare House Family Child Care | 56401 | 1118034 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lhotka Brittany dba Shining Stars Daycare LLC Family Child Care | 56401 | 1129643 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Long Alissa Marlene Family Child Care | 56401 | 1106530 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Merriam Allison Mae Family Child Care | 56401 | 1104050 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nezerka Sarah E Family Child Care | 56401 | 1128650 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nichols Caitlin M Family Child Care | 56401 | 1029762 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pape Miranda Jean Family Child Care | 56401 | 1112736 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pratt Kristen M Family Child Care | 56401 | 1036779 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Riesner Holly L Family Child Care | 56401 | 1118293 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Siebels Katelyn Rose Family Child Care | 56401 | 1118973 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Skillings Christene L Family Child Care | 56401 | 1032502 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sloth Jamie M Family Child Care | 56401 | 1042452 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Smith Becky S & Ebinger Tammy L Family Child Care | 56401 | 807557 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Smith Kisha Lynn Family Child Care | 56401 | 1104949 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stange Denise Lynn Family Child Care | 56401 | 1092454 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stehr Laura J Family Child Care | 56401 | 207586 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Svendsen Krystal Jo Family Child Care | 56401 | 1110314 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Swenson Amber J & Swenson Katelyn L DBA Little Rascals Daycare Family Child Care | 56401 | 1126324 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tengwall Brittni R Family Child Care | 56401 | 1111095 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Thomes Ellen L Family Child Care | 56401 | 1056381 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Thompson Vanessa Family Child Care | 56401 | 1050424 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Veit LeighAnn Marie Family Child Care | 56401 | 1116762 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Brainerd: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Brainerd?
Brainerd has 57 licensed programs on the Minnesota register: 17 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 40 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Minnesota. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Brainerd?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Family and Child Care Centers, Minnesota Geospatial Commons. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.