Home Daycares in Minneapolis
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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Shante
Great Outdoor SpaceSome people just know what they want to do from a young age, and I’m definitely one of them. My very first job was working as a teacher in a daycare center and opening my own home daycare is something I have wanted to do ever since! The best part of my job is that I get the opportunity to create a safe environment where kids can learn and have fun every day. Contributing to my community in such a special way is so special.
Ms. Tierra
Special Needs ExperienceThere is so much for a young child to learn, and it’s really exciting to help them map their journey. Getting to know each kid as an individual, and guiding them as they find their passion, is such a rewarding experience. Watching them grow into even more incredible human beings and knowing you played a part in that is the reason I love what I do every day. Taking care of children has always come quite naturally to me. When I was very young, my siblings and I started our own babysitters’ club. Becoming a mother (to a wonderful 16-year-old daughter) really reinforced my love of children, and I got licensed when I was helping out with my niece. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of meeting a lot of really awesome kids, and I’m looking forward to getting to know even more of them through this daycare!
Ms. Ivy
Healthy Meals & SnacksMs. Ivy’s home daycare in SACHSE caters to infants and toddlers, ages 1 year–4 years. As with every Texas daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the DFPS - Texas Child Care Licensing. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Ivy’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
Ms. Khaalida
Special Needs ExperienceMs. Khaalida’s home daycare in SPRING caters to infants and toddlers, ages 2 months–6 years. As with every Texas daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the DFPS - Texas Child Care Licensing. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Khaalida’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
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Minneapolis
Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Human Services, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Minneapolis
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Department of Human Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Ana M Avila Rojas
3117 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1077915
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Ana M Avila Rojas runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Minneapolis. As with all home daycares in Minnesota, her program is licensed by the Department of Human Services, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Camila Carrasco Thomas
3424 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1053844
Licensed for 9 since 2009
This home daycare in Minneapolis is led by Camila Carrasco Thomas, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 9 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Minneapolis.
Chabads Young Professionals
3013 JAMES AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1111597
Licensed for 10 since 2022
Home daycares like Chabads Young Professionals’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Minneapolis. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 10 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Chrissie Mahaffy AND Nina LeSaout
2629 FREMONT AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1110313
Licensed for 14 since 2021
Family child care provider Ms. Chrissie runs this daycare out of her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 14 children, which means she has completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Redeemer Residence Elim Childrens Center
625 W 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1009318
Licensed for 14 since 2001
A small, local home daycare in nearby Minneapolis, Minnesota led by Ms. Redeemer. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 14 kids.
Carol J Aguilar
3445 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 190498
Licensed for 12 since 1991
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Carol in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 12 kids total!
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Sharon Antoinette Evans
4629 OAKLAND AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 226305
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Tierney K Farrell
4000 12TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1103310
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Maria P Fernandez AND Olga P Fernandez
3612 14th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1078109
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Michaelle Flaten
3637 23rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 213065
Licensed for 14 since 1994
Rosa Imelda Jauregui Pena
2938 18TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1086604
Licensed for 12 since 2017
Terese M Lanigan
3047 LONGFELLOW AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 210689
Licensed for 10 since 1993
Martha L Manzara
1856 E 41ST ST, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1002386
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Lori Matthews AND Joseph H Matthews
3820 18TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 110453
Licensed for 14 since 1989
Debra Nauman
3705 Longfellow Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 228190
Licensed for 12 since 1997
Theresa L Otte
4416 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1052313
Licensed for 12 since 2008
Diana C Rojas Paiba
2815 10TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1102498
Licensed for 10 since 2020
Jennifer Smith
3346 Columbus Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1020051
Licensed for 12 since 2002
Holly A Taylor
4622 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1084683
Licensed for 12 since 2017
Amy Young
4238 20TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 212839
Licensed for 10 since 1994
Marline A Blake
5209 Oliver Ave North, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1006193
Licensed for 14 since 2001
Taylor M Moore
5124 WASHBURN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1105794
Licensed for 10 since 2021
Chandrawattie Ramrup
5047 PENN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1053383
Licensed for 12 since 2008
Kathleen A Brownell
6115 Xerxes Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 224417
Licensed for 12 since 1997
Pamela A Colby
4604 CHOWEN AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 210784
Licensed for 14 since 1993
Barbara Hopper
2816 W 55th St, Minneapolis, MN
License # 106976
Licensed for 10 since 1990
Natalya Kolpashchikova
4953 Russell Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1073560
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Nancy C Adan Garcia
3829 4TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1100871
Licensed for 10 since 2019
Ezequiel Bautista
3629 CLINTON AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1108984
Licensed for 12 since 2021
Janette K Bosch AND Donley Gene Bosch
3828 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1080392
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Karen r Metty
3836 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 210877
Licensed for 10 since 1993
Robin Riley
3617 3rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 232202
Licensed for 14 since 1998
Anna Williamson AND Jose Williamson
3730 Stevens Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1021676
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Diane M Sterling
4125 Clinton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 212258
Licensed for 14 since 1994
Luciana S Carballo
2322 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1052374
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Tina Louise Deacon
3542 Tyler St Northeast, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1011915
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Magdalena M DeRoo
3026 Garfield St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1074016
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Gretchen K Doebler
3522 PIERCE ST NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1057815
Licensed for 12 since 2010
Jessica L Green
2752 RANDOLPH ST NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1078219
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Whitney Catherine Huber
3549 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 204269
Licensed for 12 since 1992
Patricia C Kopet
3656 Pierce Pl NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 219798
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Mary Jo McCollow
3534 McKinley St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1079966
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Elizabeth Saldivar-Hernandez
2414 2ND ST NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1088317
Licensed for 14 since 2017
Tanya R Springer
2303 Monroe St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1052479
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Mandela R Stone
2651 Monroe St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1079494
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Elyse D Toth
2338 Wilson St NE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1094251
Licensed for 10 since 2018
Debra Denison
4715 31st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 103412
Licensed for 10 since 1990
Bagwantee Jayaswal
3541 43rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1062424
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Cynthia L Kish
2910 Minnehaha Pkwy E, Minneapolis, MN
License # 219509
Licensed for 14 since 1996
Roselyn J Lanier AND Esther E Lanier
3139 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 109282
Licensed for 9 since 1991
Anna L LaPlant
3039 32nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 109290
Licensed for 14 since 1991
Elizabeth Larson
3803 40th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1062622
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Our Redeemer Oromo Evangelical Church Child Care
4000 28TH AVE S, ATTN LYDIA NEGADE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1061320
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Lilmattie Pemsingh
4308 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 235105
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Renee Perrone
4115 26TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1057912
Licensed for 14 since 2010
Ellen M Sauka AND Michala A Prigge
4527 SNELLING AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1103638
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Sheryl Warner
4342 45th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 117331
Licensed for 12 since 1990
Katherine Wiley
2428 E 33rd St, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1057914
Licensed for 14 since 2010
Amina Hiray AND Fardowsa D Abdi
2213 10TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1104212
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Fardowsa I Aden
1930 Elliott Ave S Apt 2, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1061550
Licensed for 14 since 2011
Khadro Ahmed Del AND Nasro Salad
2514 14th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1092960
Licensed for 10 since 2018
Rosa Carroll
2304 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 102424
Licensed for 14 since 1990
Yasmin A Haji Hussein
2112 Elliot Ave S Apt 1, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1060104
Licensed for 12 since 2011
Amina Mohamed Keynan AND Fatuma Osman Haret
1210 E 22ND ST, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1107023
Licensed for 10 since 2021
Rakia Rage
2446 CHICAGO AVE FL 1ST, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1076562
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Jataun C Austin
4555 DUPONT AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1101470
Licensed for 10 since 2019
Catherine A Contreras
4254 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 201026
Licensed for 10 since 1991
Krystal Tyisha Hall
3315 NEWTON AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1099495
Licensed for 12 since 2019
Stacey D Henderson
3601 Oliver Ave North, Minneapolis, MN
License # 224027
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Sarah L Holliday
4026 Bryant Ave North, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1003933
Licensed for 12 since 2000
Tashielia D Hunter
3742 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1085995
Licensed for 12 since 2017
Arfon Isse
3446 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1058269
Licensed for 12 since 2010
Mai Yang Lee
4546 Aldrich Ave North, Minneapolis, MN
License # 235813
Licensed for 14 since 1999
Kassaundra D Mullen
3300 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1091380
Licensed for 10 since 2017
Rachel E Nustad
4249 DUPONT AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1104543
Licensed for 10 since 2020
Sharaya Raeauna Robinson
3622 QUEEN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1099692
Licensed for 10 since 2020
Tina M White
3727 Knox Ave North, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1026178
Licensed for 12 since 2003
Raina Shamar Williams
3629 LOGAN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1098798
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Shaunna Atheneos
5335 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1046401
Licensed for 10 since 2007
Kelly M Bauer
4912 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1056147
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Lisa Beattie
5632 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 219203
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Sametra Bell
6017 PORTLAND AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1080926
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Amanda S Busse
5824 COLUMBUS AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1014978
Licensed for 12 since 2001
Yvonne Carter
6020 14th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1015770
Licensed for 14 since 2001
Grace Comrie-Thompson
5401 26th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
License # 227420
Licensed for 12 since 1997
Jessica R Dynneson
5108 45th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1097630
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Irene C Ehalt
5140 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1049083
Licensed for 9 since 2007
Susanne Green
3914 Boardman St, Minneapolis, MN
License # 102105
Licensed for 12 since 1991
Martha R Koland
5537 40th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 230422
Licensed for 10 since 1998
Nicole L Labelle
5011 BLOOMINGTON AVE, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1066744
Licensed for 14 since 2013
Alyssa M Nugent
5011 Nokomis Ave, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1087521
Licensed for 12 since 2017
Rajwattie Ramnandon
5732 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1041141
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Kristin L Strandlund
5731 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1052375
Licensed for 12 since 2008
Lori A Thomas
801 E 60TH ST, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1092970
Licensed for 10 since 2018
Yvonne M Trawick
1318 E 60th Street, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1015292
Licensed for 12 since 2001
Delaney S Webb
5540 Columbus Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1078665
Licensed for 9 since 2015
Sandra K Masgai AND Audrey J Zirbes
3901 E 49th St, Minneapolis, MN
License # 120038
Licensed for 9 since 1990
Lois Jaeger AND Daniel Jaeger
2006 W 21ST ST, Minneapolis, MN
License # 107357
Licensed for 14 since 1997
Sheryl L Ashford
2801 LYNDALE AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1100972
Licensed for 12 since 2020
Billie F Bodden
1714 Thomas Place N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1009058
Licensed for 12 since 2000
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