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 Click on a county to find the rates charged by family child care providers in that area.
This information was gathered during the 2009 Rate Survey from January - April, 2009.

If you have any questions or for information on child care centers, contact us at (866)511-2244.

Benton Big Stone Chippewa Cottonwood Jackson
Kandiyohi Lac qui Parle Lincoln Lyon McLeod
Meeker Murray Nobles Pipestone Redwood
Renville Rock Sherburne Stearns Swift
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Benton County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $38.00 $26.49
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $35.00 $25.36
Preschool 2 - 5 years $18.00 $35.00 $24.70
School Age $18.00 $35.00 $24.05

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $3.30 $2.68
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $3.30 $2.55
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $3.30 $2.50
School Age $1.75 $4.00 $2.54

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $90.00 $153.00 $122.26
Toddler 12 - 24 months $90.00 $150.00 $115.42
Preschool 2 - 5 years $90.00 $145.00 $111.45
School Age $75.00 $145.00 $107.08


Big Stone County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.85 $2.10 $2.08
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.85 $2.10 $2.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.85 $2.10 $2.00
School Age $1.85 $2.10 $2.00



Chippewa
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months - - -
Toddler 12 - 24 months $23.00 $23.00 $23.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $23.00 $23.00 $23.00
School Age $23.00 $23.00 $23.00

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.95 $3.00 $2.26
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.95 $2.75 $2.20
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.95 $2.75 $2.15
School Age $1.95 $2.75 $2.15

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $90.00 $90.00 $90.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $90.00 $90.00 $90.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $90.00 $90.00 $90.00
School Age $90.00 $90.00 $90.00


Cottonwood County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $25.00 $22.50
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $25.00 $22.50
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $25.00 $22.50
School Age $20.00 $25.00 $22.50

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $3.00 $2.37
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $3.00 $2.35
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $3.00 $2.32
School Age $2.00 $3.00 $2.32



Jackson County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $21.00 $22.50 $21.83
Toddler 12 - 24 months $21.00 $22.50 $21.83
Preschool 2 - 5 years $21.00 $22.50 $21.83
School Age $21.00 $22.50 $21.83

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $2.50 $2.13
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $2.25 $2.10
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $2.25 $2.10
School Age $2.00 $2.25 $2.09

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $80.00 $112.00 $96.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $80.00 $112.00 $96.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $80.00 $112.00 $96.00
School Age $80.00 $112.00 $96.00


Kandiyohi County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $5.00 $2.44
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $5.00 $2.35
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $5.00 $2.33
School Age $1.90 $5.00 $2.35

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $100.00 $137.00 $118.50
Toddler 12 - 24 months $100.00 $130.00 $112.57
Preschool 2 - 5 years $100.00 $127.00 $111.37
School Age $30.00 $125.00 $106.76

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $35.00 $23.79
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $35.00 $23.02
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $35.00 $22.80
School Age $20.00 $35.00 $22.66



Lac qui Parle County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
School Age $20.00 $20.00 $20.00

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.85 $2.50 $2.15
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.85 $2.50 $2.12
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $2.30 $2.09
School Age $1.75 $2.30 $2.11



Lincoln County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $21.15 $20.58
Toddler 12 - 24 months $18.90 $20.00 $19.45
Preschool 2 - 5 years $18.90 $20.00 $19.45
School Age $18.90 $20.00 $19.45

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $2.55 $2.32
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $2.50 $2.27
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $2.50 $2.24
School Age $1.75 $2.50 $2.23



Lyon County
Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $30.00 $24.88
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $30.00 $24.88
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $30.00 $24.31
School Age $20.00 $30.00 $24.80

Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $3.30 $2.46
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $3.30 $2.41
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $3.00 $2.36
School Age $1.75 $3.00 $2.35

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $100.00 $175.00 $131.56
Toddler 12 - 24 months $100.00 $175.00 $129.06
Preschool 2 - 5 years $100.00 $175.00 $125.73
School Age $90.00 $175.00 $123.21


McLeod County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.25 $6.00 $2.75
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.25 $6.00 $2.63
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.25 $6.00 $2.57
School Age $1.25 $6.00 $2.58

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $100.00 $190.00 $138.04
Toddler 12 - 24 months $100.00 $175.00 $129.52
Preschool 2 - 5 years $90.00 $175.00 $121.00
School Age $60.00 $175.00 $115.32

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $37.00 $27.93
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $37.00 $26.67
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $37.00 $24.97
School Age $15.00 $37.00 $23.69



Meeker County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $5.00 $2.64
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.95 $5.00 $2.53
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.90 $5.00 $2.50
School Age $1.50 $5.00 $2.50

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $80.00 $125.00 $111.29
Toddler 12 - 24 months $75.00 $125.00 $108.79
Preschool 2 - 5 years $75.00 $125.00 $106.41
School Age $75.00 $125.00 $104.32

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $16.00 $35.00 $24.61
Toddler 12 - 24 months $15.00 $35.00 $24.19
Preschool 2 - 5 years $15.00 $35.00 $24.14
School Age $15.00 $35.00 $24.13



Murray County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.50 $2.50 $1.97
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.50 $2.40 $1.93
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.50 $2.40 $1.92
School Age $1.50 $2.40 $1.92

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
School Age $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $17.50 $25.00 $20.83
Toddler 12 - 24 months $17.50 $25.00 $20.83
Preschool 2 - 5 years $17.50 $25.00 $20.83
School Age $17.50 $25.00 $20.83



Nobles County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $2.50 $2.11
Toddler 12 - 24 months $175 $2.50 $2.08
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.50 $2.50 $2.08
School Age $1.50 $2.50 $2.07

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $22.50 $22.50 $22.50
Toddler 12 - 24 months $22.50 $22.50 $22.50
Preschool 2 - 5 years $22.50 $22.50 $22.50
School Age $22.50 $22.50 $22.50



Pipestone County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $2.75 $2.37
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $2.50 $2.29
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $2.50 $2.24
School Age $1.90 $2.50 $2.22

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $24.00 $24.00 $24.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $22.00 $24.00 $23.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $21.00 $22.00 $21.50
School Age $21.00 $22.00 $21.50

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $120.00 $137.50 $127.50
Toddler 12 - 24 months $117.50 $125.00 $120.83
Preschool 2 - 5 years $112.50 $117.50 $115.00
School Age $100.00 $100.00 $100.00



Redwood County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $5.00 $2.36
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $2.75 $2.30
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.50 $2.75 $2.28
School Age $1.50 $5.00 $2.33

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $100.00 $125.00 $117.94
Toddler 12 - 24 months $100.00 $125.00 $117.94
Preschool 2 - 5 years $100.00 $125.00 $116.38
School Age $100.00 $125.00 $116.38

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $18.50 $25.00 $21.82
Toddler 12 - 24 months $18.50 $25.00 $21.82
Preschool 2 - 5 years $18.50 $25.00 $21.82
School Age $18.50 $25.00 $21.82



Renville County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $3.50 $2.37
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $3.00 $2.28
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $3.00 $2.27
School Age $2.00 $3.00 $2.27

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $97.00 $120.00 $108.50
Toddler 12 - 24 months $97.00 $120.00 $108.50
Preschool 2 - 5 years $97.00 $120.00 $108.50
School Age $120.00 $120.00 $120.00

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $22.00 $24.00 $22.83
Toddler 12 - 24 months $22.00 $24.00 $22.83
Preschool 2 - 5 years $22.00 $24.00 $22.83
School Age $22.50 $24.00 $23.25



Rock County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $3.00 $2.08
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $2.40 $2.03
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $2.40 $2.03
School Age $1.75 $2.50 $2.05

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $80.00 $112.50 $100.28
Toddler 12 - 24 months $80.00 $112.50 $99.72
Preschool 2 - 5 years $80.00 $112.50 $99.17
School Age $80.00 $112.50 $99.17

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
School Age $20.00 $20.00 $20.00



Sherburne County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $8.00 $3.90
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $6.50 $3.61
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $6.00 $3.49
School Age $2.00 $6.00 $3.43

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $90.00 $175.00 $134.81
Toddler 12 - 24 months $90.00 $170.00 $124.10
Preschool 2 - 5 years $75.00 $150.00 $115.32
School Age $65.00 $142.00 $101.68

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $19.00 $50.00 $29.91
Toddler 12 - 24 months $18.00 $50.00 $27.27
Preschool 2 - 5 years $16.00 $35.00 $25.34
School Age $15.00 $35.00 $22.85



Stearns County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.25 $6.00 $2.61
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.25 $6.00 $2.53
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.25 $6.00 $2.51
School Age $1.25 $7.50 $2.50

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $80.00 $275.00 $118.33
Toddler 12 - 24 months $80.00 $190.00 $113.22
Preschool 2 - 5 years $75.00 $180.00 $109.87
School Age $70.00 $180.00 $106.05

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $17.00 $55.00 $25.99
Toddler 12 - 24 months $15.00 $45.00 $25.06
Preschool 2 - 5 years $15.00 $45.00 $24.39
School Age $15.00 $40.00 $23.68



Swift County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.75 $2.65 $2.22
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.75 $2.65 $2.18
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.75 $2.65 $2.16
School Age $1.75 $2.65 $2.15

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
School Age $125.00 $125.00 $125.00

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $19.50 $21.00 $20.25
Toddler 12 - 24 months $19.50 $21.00 $20.25
Preschool 2 - 5 years $19.50 $21.00 $20.25
School Age $21.00 $21.00 $21.00



Wright County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $2.00 $6.00 $3.76
Toddler 12 - 24 months $2.00 $6.00 $3.61
Preschool 2 - 5 years $2.00 $6.00 $3.52
School Age $1.50 $6.00 $3.52

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $90.00 $300.00 $145.09
Toddler 12 - 24 months $90.00 $180.00 $133.51
Preschool 2 - 5 years $90.00 $175.00 $126.63
School Age $50.00 $160.00 $112.23

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $20.00 $50.00 $32.11
Toddler 12 - 24 months $20.00 $50.00 $29.64
Preschool 2 - 5 years $20.00 $45.00 $28.01
School Age $13.00 $45.00 $24.87



Yellow Medicine County
Hourly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $1.85 $3.00 $2.26
Toddler 12 - 24 months $1.85 $3.00 $2.24
Preschool 2 - 5 years $1.85 $3.00 $2.22
School Age $1.85 $3.00 $2.22

Weekly, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $115.00 $125.00 $120.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $115.00 $125.00 $120.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $112.50 $115.00 $113.75
School Age $115.00 $115.00 $115.00

Daily, Full Time Rates
Age Group Minimum Maximum Average
Infant 0 - 11 months $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Toddler 12 - 24 months $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Preschool 2 - 5 years $22.50 $22.50 $22.50
School Age - - -


Prize Winners
 Everyone who submitted their Business Update on or before January 24, 2009 was entered into a drawing.
Congratulations to the winners of these wonderful prizes!

Hotel Stay (Edgewater Resort & Waterpark, Duluth)
Tanya Dahnke – St Cloud
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Tickets
Joyce Birchard – Willmar
Olive Garden Gift Card
Lisa Buttweiler – Avon
Applebee’s Gift Card
Gina Hasch-Waltz – Marshall
Pamela Hagen – Big Lake
Walmart Gift Card
Lisa Hollom – Elk River
Target Gift Card
Kari Zaeska-Rood – Willmar
Lakeshore Learning $25.00 Gift Certificates
Susanne Bidinger – Danube
Linda Woitalla – Sauk Rapids
CCRR Training Certificates ($18.00)
Lynell Borgerding – Freeport
Shirley Dalle – Sauk Centre
Judy Voigt – St Cloud
Nancy Tonn – Willmar
Candy Markgraf – Hector
Brenda Bakker – Montevideo
Shirley Huiras – Fairfax
Michele Ebert – Silver Lake
Leah Palm – Windom
Riana Mross - Hutchinson

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