Best Daycares in 55901 - Updated June 2026
The Goddard School of Rochester is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a full-service on-site kitchen, an indoor gym, and an imagination playground for...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool Classroom, and more
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Welcome to O2B Kids NW Rochester, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers, PreK & School Age children! We prepare your child for Kindergarten Success! We’re conveniently located off of...
Infant Program
Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.
Toddler Program
Care and education for toddlers where every day is full of fun experiences and opportunities for learning through play.
Also offers: Preschool
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
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Speaks Spanish
Journey to Learning is an in-home daycare that provides exceptional service. Provider has been in the daycare business for almost 10 years working with age groups from infant to school age.
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Provider offering childcare and early learning for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Learning through play is encouraged through many activities. Fenced in backyard enables outdoor play...
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Play-based in-home daycare for 9 months-5 yrs. old, in a home-based environment. The home includes a walkout basement dedicated to the daycare center, and outdoor play occurs in a large, fenced-in...
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Tierra Encantada of Rochester provides high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is conveniently located on Cascade Creek Road NW near Diamond Ridge Park. At Tierra, we care...
Infants
Your baby will be in safe, loving arms as they develop important physical, social and emotional skills. Our classrooms are filled with a variety of engaging musical experiences to support your little ones development. Take a moment to listen (and dance) to one of our playlists. Children engage with colors, textures, and a variety of materials each day, to creatively express themselves and the world they see! Our rooms are lined with shelves of toys that encourage children to investigate, discover, reason, and organize their knowledge… all while playing with friends!
Toddlers
This classroom provides support and encouragement to help toddlers confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas. Our classrooms are filled with a variety of engaging musical experiences to support your little ones development. Take a moment to listen (and dance) to one of our playlists. Children engage with colors, textures, and a variety of materials each day, to creatively express themselves and the world they see! Our rooms are lined with shelves of toys that encourage children to investigate, discover, reason, and organize their knowledge… all while playing with friends!
Speaks Spanish
I take care of children ages six weeks through age 12. I have been open for four years and I have 40 years experience working with children.
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Specialized infant and toddler program for kids three months up to age three. Provider keeps a small group and prioritizes working with parents as part of team to help give children the most solid...
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New Horizon Academy Rochester - Cascade Creek has been serving Rochester families and Mayo Clinic employees with quality childcare and early education services since 2011. Our school features six...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
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The Rochester, Minnesota New Horizon Academy opened in 2008, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. We...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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Play-based, child-led program. 2 full-time providers. Special classes such as Zumba, Music, Spanish, and Sign Language are taught by experienced teachers. 20+ years of experience. Heidi is a past...
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Lavonne R Steiger is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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New Horizon Academy Kutsky Court Rochester is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3777 40th Ave NW Ste #202 in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Nancys Playhouse is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elton Hills in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tiffany J. Heath is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Kutzky Park in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mayo Employees Back-Up CCC is a licensed child care center offering toddler care and infant care programs located at 3535 40th Ave NW 100 in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Bright Star Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4923 W Frontage Rd in Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Darlenas Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tracy Tupper is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elton Hills in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Cheryl L Lehman is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Cheryl A Atkinson is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in John Adams in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kids Come 1st Childrens Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3615 15th Ave NW in John Adams in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Bradys Family Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Annies Apple Home Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jessica L Nelson is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northwest Rochester in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sues Zoo is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tricia M Stangler is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northwest Rochester in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Vicky J Ward is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Becki S Batterson is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rhondas Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Dawns Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rochester Montessori School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5099 7th St NW in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kims Kind Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Amanda Ashley Carolyn Thompson is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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April L. Phoat is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sally K Willis-Oeltjen is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Kutzky Park in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Pius X Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1205 12th Ave NW in John Marshall in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Casa de Corazón Rochester is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 970 34th Ave NW in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tater Tots Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in John Adams in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Washington Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1200 11th Ave NW in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Gage Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1300 40th St NW in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Elton Hills Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1421 Elton Hills Dr NW in Elton Hills in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Amanda M Thomas is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in John Adams in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Belaynesh Balcha is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sunset Terrace Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1707 19th Ave NW in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Pamela Speer is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Lowertown in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Katie E. Derby is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elton Hills in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jean M Gore is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rochester, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Childcare Costs in Minnesota
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FAQs About Rochester Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Rochester?
- There are currently 220 daycare providers in Rochester. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Rochester?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Rochester is $778. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.