Licensed Daycare in Des Lacs, North Dakota
1 licensed daycares in Des Lacs, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official North Dakota licensing records.
Des Lacs listings updated August 2026 from official North Dakota records.
Daycare in Des Lacs: what parents should know
Families in Des Lacs can choose from 1 licensed childcare provider, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 100% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current North Dakota license at indexing time, sourced from North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services.
In total, Des Lacs providers are approved for approximately 119 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Des Lacs childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Des Lacs
ChildCare Aware reports the North Dakota average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Des Lacs vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. North Dakota families may also qualify for North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 755-2716).
Full North Dakota licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 119 kids
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What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in Des Lacs
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Des Lacs? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Des Lacs? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
All Des Lacs licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Des Lacs
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNorth Dakota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 755-2716 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Des Lacs, North Dakota are compiled from official North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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