What is Minnesota's Parent Aware Rating Tool?

Parent Aware’s star ratings help you find the type of quality, nurturing programs that will help prepare your babies, toddlers and preschoolers for school and life.

Early experiences last a lifetime. Because 90 percent of a child’s brain develops by age 5, the quality of care a child receives from babyhood through preschool makes a big difference. Providing a high-quality learning environment, even for very young infants, makes a real difference in preparing them for school and life.

Parent Aware ratings are currently available for child care/early education providers in: Saint Paul, areas of North Minneapolis, the Wayzata school district and Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties.