Daycare centers in Saint Paul, MN
163 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,105 a month · 81 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.
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - Child Development Center
Unique Early Learning Center

Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy - Summit Hill

New Horizon Academy (1295 Rice St)

Lexington Kids Christian Child
Moundsview KinderCare
NorthBridge Child Development
All Ages & Faces Academy
KidsPark Childcare
Nativity Early Learning Center (1900 Wellesley Ave)
Friendship Connections
Carol's Corner Child Care Center
St Paul City of S'more Fun

World Around Us Child Development Center

SonShine Learning Center

New Horizon Academy (401 Robert St N)
Kids Garden Daycare
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
Afton View Child Care Center
Anew Childcare
Roosevelt Head Start
YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center at Ecolab
Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
Childcare in Saint Paul: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul has 285 licensed programs on the Minnesota register: 163 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 122 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 Saint Paul?
6 programs in the Saint Paul area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,105 a month. 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 Saint Paul?
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.