Best Daycares in 55082 - Updated June 2026
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Pre-K, and more
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The philosophy of Learning Tree Academy is to help each child develop a positive self-image with this carefully planned environment. The child also develops the necessary skills required for a...
Infants
Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where your little one can begin to explore the world around them. We focus on creating strong, loving bonds between caregivers and infants, fostering a sense of security and trust. Activities are designed to stimulate cognitive development, fine motor skills, and early social interactions.
Toddlers
As toddlers begin to assert their independence, our program encourages exploration, curiosity, and the development of basic skills. Through interactive play, sensory activities, and language development exercises, we support your child’s growing abilities and confidence.
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Peace of Mind joined the Little Newtons Family of early childhood education and care centers in the spring of 2022. We understand the importance of early childhood education and care and strive to...
Infants
Babies are learning machines! Infants are born with billions of neurons in their brains and amazing potential to learn about the world all around them. Our program is focused on helping babies make important learning connections so they can grow, develop and reach their potential. An early emphasis on brain development will help students throughout their entire lives, leading to other benefits like better problem-solving, increased literacy, and higher test scores.
Toddlers
Toddlers love exploring the world around them, and there’s so much to learn here! Their developing brains crave constant stimulation, as anyone who’s tried to entertain a toddler on a rainy day can tell you. We provide appropriate educational stimulation to our toddlers.
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The Gardner School of Lake Elmo-Woodbury is a preschool and child care center located near I-94 and Hudson Boulevard. We provide early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years,...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Toddlers
The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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The Goddard School of Woodbury - Settlers Ridge is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a basketball court, an indoor gym, and multiple outdoor playgrounds...
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, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom, and more
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Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, and more
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Montessori school program offering care and educational experiences for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-aged children. Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace, explore...
Montessori Infant Care
Babies are viewed and spoken to in ways that allow them to be active participants in their daily lives. The deep respect this approach engenders is the start of self-love and self-esteem.
Montessori Toddler Program
Your child explores a world of expression and creativity as they choose colors and textures to explore. Art practice also improves fine motor skills, making things like gripping a pencil easier.
Also offers: Montessori Preschool
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
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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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: Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program, Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
Program providing Christian-centered care and education to preschool-age children. Curriculum provides lessons in language and literacy, math, science, and social studies. Preparation for Kindergarten...
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Discover our top-rated Preschool and Early Childhood Education program at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater! Serving children ages 6 weeks-5 years, our nurturing environment fosters growth,...
Infants
Babies are born ready to learn. Like little sponges they soak up experiences and learning opportunities. Even before they can crawl, babies are exploring and learning using their natural senses.
Explorers
Toddlers are on the move! They are exploring and learning through play; growing more confident every day. Language and relationships, along with fine and large motor skills are developing by leaps and bounds.
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Discover our top-rated Preschool and Early Childhood Education program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stillwater! Serving children ages 6 weeks-5 years, our nurturing environment fosters growth,...
Infants
Babies are born ready to learn. Like little sponges they soak up experiences and learning opportunities. Even before they can crawl, babies are exploring and learning using their natural senses.
Explorers
Toddlers are on the move! They are exploring and learning through play; growing more confident every day. Language and relationships, along with fine and large motor skills are developing by leaps and bounds.
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New Horizon Academy Stillwater has been serving families in Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, and Lake Elmo with quality childcare and early education services since 2012. Our school has one infant...
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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Tracy L Evanoff is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little Victories is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5595 Memorial Ave N 2 in Oak Park Heights, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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April K Adams is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jennifer M Flock is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sabrina L Bell is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Smart Start Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 14480 60th St N in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Jennifer L Cass is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kara A Thro is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mary K Kast is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Croix Montessori School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 177 Neal Ave N in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Croix Kids is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 111 Orleans St E in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Warm World Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 13575 58th St N in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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DeeDees Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Dads Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Koala-T Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jantzen Isabella Gail is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kathleen Kay Donahue is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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ISD 832 Mahtomedi Adventure Club at Wildwood is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 8698 75th St N in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YMCA St Croix Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4620 Stagecoach Trail N in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Megan Gilhoi is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Stillwater, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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FAQs About Stillwater Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Stillwater?
- There are currently 23 daycare providers in Stillwater. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Stillwater?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Stillwater is $770. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.