Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Rochester, MN

Our top licensed picks in Rochester — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division. 12 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 12 licensed centers in Rochester, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Coon Rapids Cloud Nine Kids #13

Rochester, MN · 55906

Preschool Capacity 119 2 years - 5 years
2

Rochester Bright Beginnings #171

Rochester, MN · 55902

Family Daycare Capacity 109 0 months - 5 years
3

Plymouth Creative Kids #200

Rochester, MN · 55904

Infant Care Capacity 109 5 years - 12 years
4

Abc Academy Plymouth #201

Rochester, MN · 55906

Montessori Capacity 109 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Growing Minds Rochester #172

Rochester, MN · 55904

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 97 6 weeks - 5 years
6

Little Genius Coon Rapids #12

Rochester, MN · 55904

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 94 6 weeks - 5 years
7

Plymouth Little Scholars #199

Rochester, MN · 55902

Before & After School Care Capacity 66 3 years - 5 years
8

Nurturing Hearts Coon Rapids #14

Rochester, MN · 55901

Head Start Capacity 57 2 years - 12 years
9

Rochester Children's Place #173

Rochester, MN · 55906

Preschool Capacity 52 2 years - 5 years
10

Happy Days Rochester Daycare #174

Rochester, MN · 55901

Head Start Capacity 44 2 years - 12 years

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