Daycare centers in Duluth, MN
50 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,083 a month · 16 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
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Lake Superior Zoo School
Lakeside Presbyterian Nursery School
Lakeview Christian Academy Preschool
Lakewood Little Lynx Preschool
Laura MacArthur
Lester Park
Little Learners' Enrichment Center
Lowell
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School of Duluth
Myers Wilkins
North Star Academy Eagles Nest
Piedmont
Preschool at the Park
St. Mary's Child Care Center
Stella Maris Academy - Holy Rosary Campus
Stella Maris Academy - St James Campus
UMD Children's Place
University Nursery School Arlington
Childcare in Duluth: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Duluth?
Duluth has 115 licensed programs on the Minnesota register: 50 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 65 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.
What does daycare cost in Duluth?
9 programs in the Duluth area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,083 a month, and $1,257 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
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 Duluth?
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.
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.