we're looking for great childcare providers.

There’s never been a better time to open a childcare business in the Alexandria area.

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start here

Visit the Child Care Wayfinder website to find support for starting and growing your program.

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Pursue Your License

Learn more about childcare licensing, the childcare assistance program, and Douglas Co. contacts

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Support the well-being of young children with the Early Childhood Dental and Mental Health networks.

Funding & Grant Opportunities

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GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Learn more about funding sources to increase your level of education or improve the quality of your program.

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Minnesota grants & Funding

Learn more about the financial support that may be available to help your childcare program or daycare business thrive.

Hear from
the locals.

Hear from the locals.

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From corporate job to Alexandria childcare business

“One of the most rewarding parts of my job, is the bond I have with the kids and the families. I mean, that’s priceless. All of them have literally become like a second family.”

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Starting a childcare business in Alex is easier than you think.

“It’s scary to leave your steady corporate job. That’s what held me back for a long time. I think that’s the number one thing that holds a lot of people back. You just have to remind yourself that, in the end, it will be worth it.”

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Need Help Getting Started?

Have you been dreaming of starting an in-home daycare or a larger childcare center? Contact our team today! The opportunity is there and we can help you make this dream a reality.

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