
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.


New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | St. Paul (Crocus Hill)
Little Steps Childcare Center
Bright Start Child Care Center Inc
Common Roots Montessori School
Community of Saints Regional Catholic Preschool Program
Cornerstone Montessori School
Fahiye Child Care Center
Highland Catholic Preschool (2017 Bohland Ave)
Highland Catholic Preschool (2055 Bohland Ave)
Highland Village Montessori School
ISD 197 School Age Care - Heritage
ISD 623 Friendship Conn-Central Park
ISD 623 Friendship Conn-Falcon Heights
ISD 623 Friendship Conn-Little Canada
ISD 623 Friendship Conn-Parkview
ISD 623 Friendship Conn.-Emmet D William
Jeremiah Program Child Development Center St Paul Campus
Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool Germanic American Institute
King of Kings Lutheran Church and School
Medley Village
Northern Voices
Saint Ambrose Early Childhood
Skyline Towers Head Start
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.