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First Step Preschool & Childcare
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Daycares and preschools in Elk River, MN
58 licensed programs · 10 with Google ratings
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Little Lambs Christian Learning Center
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Dawn of Discovery Childcare Center
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Gonzalez Beatriz dba Mi Hogar Feliz Childcare
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Lighthouse Learning Academy
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Handke Center
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Wonder Seeds Learning Center LLC
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Creative Kids Academy Elk River
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New Horizon Academy
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Creative Kids Academy Elk River 2
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ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Lincoln
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ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Meadowvale
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ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Otsego
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ISD #728 EdVenture Club-Twin Lakes
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ISD #728-EdVenture Club-Parker
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Little Saints Preschool
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My Own Montessori
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Three Rivers Montessori Children's House
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YMCA of Elk River
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Licensed home daycares in Elk River
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 |
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| Bayat Arezou dba Alpha Daycare L.L.C. Family Child Care | 55330 | 1127134 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bernardson Jenny M Family Child Care | 55330 | 1030386 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Berndt Dawn M Family Child Care | 55330 | 217871 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bofenkamp Erin Anastasia dba Little Bears LLC Family Child Care | 55330 | 1125931 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Braiedy Carrie Lynn Family Child Care | 55330 | 1028855 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Carlson Sandra L Family Child Care | 55330 | 1048610 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cassidy Angela Marie Family Child Care | 55330 | 1102405 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Chatham Lori A Family Child Care | 55330 | 227544 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Christopherson Christiana A Family Child Care | 55330 | 1064736 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cook Benjamin J Family Child Care | 55330 | 1081707 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Goldenman Julie Ann dba The Shepherds Inn Daycare, Inc. Family Child Care | 55330 | 1124365 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gunderson Frances Luthera Family Child Care | 55330 | 1107573 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Hackenmueller Jessica A dba Just Be You Child Care LLC Family Child Care | 55330 | 1115813 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Hampton Kristine E Family Child Care | 55330 | 1115213 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Holzknecht Cheryl A Family Child Care | 55330 | 209396 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Johnson Debra K Family Child Care | 55330 | 224840 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kittridge-Edel Robin L Family Child Care | 55330 | 108457 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Klebs Kelley B Family Child Care | 55330 | 1092198 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Knip Hannah E Family Child Care | 55330 | 1112017 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lalla Amanda Family Child Care | 55330 | 1105831 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Larson Lola J Family Child Care | 55330 | 234051 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lundell Alayna Jean Family Child Care | 55330 | 1121490 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Maier Alison Marie Family Child Care | 55330 | 1049735 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| McMackin Tiffany J dba Monsters & Munchkins L.L.C. Family Child Care | 55330 | 1065330 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Mikrut Launa Esther Family Child Care | 55330 | 1105711 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Nelson Rebecca Marie dba Rebecca's Mustard Seed Child Care Family Child Care | 55330 | 1123645 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Om Stepheany dba World of Wonder Family Child Care | 55330 | 1115900 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Opsahl Linda L Family Child Care | 55330 | 219399 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Petersen Rebecca Ann dba Sweet Retreat Daycare Family Child Care | 55330 | 1124766 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pipo Payton R Family Child Care | 55330 | 1128742 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Rafferty Lisa M Family Child Care | 55330 | 1064286 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ritthirak Jennifer M & Offerdahl Courtney J Family Child Care | 55330 | 1064285 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Rizner Amy M Family Child Care | 55330 | 1105680 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Severson Heather L Family Child Care | 55330 | 1002839 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sund Rebekah Lynn Family Child Care | 55330 | 1103149 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Vieira Kelly J Family Child Care | 55330 | 1021357 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Wallace Paige Marie dba Happy Hearts Home Childcare Family Child Care | 55330 | 1128862 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Wilson Angela Christine Family Child Care | 55330 | 1021256 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Zins Crystal R Family Child Care | 55330 | 1079525 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Elk River: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Elk River?
Elk River has 58 licensed programs on the Minnesota register: 18 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 Elk River?
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.