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Next Best Thing To Grandma

Daycare center in North Branch, MN. 38155 Forest Blvd, North Branch, MN 55056

3.1 (16 on Google)Read parent reviews
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About the program

Next Best Thing To Grandma is a licensed daycare center in North Branch, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.

Next Best Thing To Grandma is a childcare center in North Branch, Minnesota, offering a learning-based curriculum and supervised play.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Next Best Thing To Grandma does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 1078197
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacityNot listed
Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

My 3 kids have been going to Next Best Thing for 4 years now, both at the North branch and Cambridge location. They absolutely love it there. It’s a true comfort and family atmosphere, it’s obvious that they deeply care about each child and family. From the snack time, the arts and crafts, and outdoor play time, every day they have a fun story to tell me. My youngest two attended there for their preschool years and…

Hailey Anderson · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

The staff is caring, attentive, and creates a safe, fun environment for the kids. Our son is always excited to go, and we highly recommend it to other families.

Trent Herold · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

In response to Elizabeth- It’s really sad that you had to take that much time attacking another mom in a review. She was a frustrated parent who has every right to tell her experience just as you have every right to tell about your positive one. Nothing she said was a lie. She was referring to their other facility in Cambridge that’s been open many years. I suppose all the of the public DHS…

Alyssa Marie · 3/5 on Google · 7 years ago

If you have a child with special needs at all do not bring your child here!!! My husband & I are filing a lawsuit. After 6 days of care I was told my son was no longer welcome because he was leaving the room when he was not supposed. He is 2 and a half year old and is autistic. They made NO attempt to accommodate him per ADA requirements. Not only that - I warned them of this before we started care and was told it…

Heather Lorge · 1/5 on Google · 8 years ago
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Getting there

38155 Forest Blvd, North Branch, MN 55056

Questions about Next Best Thing To Grandma

Is Next Best Thing To Grandma licensed?

Yes. Next Best Thing To Grandma holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 1078197). The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Next Best Thing To Grandma cost?

Next Best Thing To Grandma does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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