Fewer licensed child care centers in some Minnesota cities

Number of licensed child care centers, January 2022 to July 2025. Scales vary by city.

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Totals include licensed family child care and commercial centers. Licenses from some nearby suburbs are grouped into the totals for Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Chart: Cynthia Tu, Sahan JournalSource: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesCreated with Datawrapper