Early childhood education programs in Minnesota
48 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
20 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.1 The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.2
In Minnesota, all 48 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 48 programs here are child care or preschool certificate (26 programs) and early childhood education (associate degree, 22 programs).
See the 48 programsHow much do early childhood education programs cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (26 programs)
- $2,946 to $3,563most of them, usually 30 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (22 programs)
- $9,961 to $10,440most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 39%
- Working 6 months later
- 72%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $23,400
- Length
- 30 to 120 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made
All 48 early childhood programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Early Childhood Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,400Price if you pay yourself$9,594Program website, Early Childhood Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,858
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 413
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,594
Child Development Careers
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,800Price if you pay yourself$9,992Program website, Child Development Careers at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Child Development Careers at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,705
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 332
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,992
Child Development Careers ASL
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,800Price if you pay yourself$9,992Program website, Child Development Careers ASL at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Child Development Careers ASL at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,705
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 332
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,992
Child Development
Hennepin Technical College
Based in Eden Prairie, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Child Development at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Child Development at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,043
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 259
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Early Childhood Education
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,400Price if you pay yourself$9,961Program website, Early Childhood Education at South Central CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at South Central College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,351
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,961
Early Childhood Education
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,400Price if you pay yourself$9,961Program website, Early Childhood Education at South Central CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at South Central College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,351
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,961
Early Childhood Education
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$9,968Program website, Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,879
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 198
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,968
Early Childhood Education
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$9,968Program website, Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,879
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 198
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,968
Early Childhood Development
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$5,048Program website, Early Childhood Development at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Development at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,090
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 189
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,048
Early Childhood Education
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$9,820Program website, Early Childhood Education at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,687
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 178
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,820
Early Childhood Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$2,878Program website, Early Childhood Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,086
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 171
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,878
Early Childhood Education
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,000Price if you pay yourself$11,910Program website, Early Childhood Education at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,507
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 165
Listed 4 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,910
Early Childhood and Youth Development
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,700Price if you pay yourself$10,440Program website, Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,925
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 153
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,440
Early Childhood Education
South Central College
Based in North Mankato, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$2,988Program website, Early Childhood Education at South Central CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at South Central College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,687
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 130
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,988
Early Childhood Education
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Red Wing, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,800Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,204
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Early Childhood Education Trainer/Coach
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Red Wing, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,800Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Early Childhood Education Trainer/Coach at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Early Childhood Education Trainer/Coach at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,204
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Early Childhood and Early Elementary Support/Tutor
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Red Wing, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,800Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Early Childhood and Early Elementary Support/Tutor at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Early Childhood and Early Elementary Support/Tutor at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,204
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Child Development Careers
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,600Price if you pay yourself$2,998Program website, Child Development Careers at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Child Development Careers at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,405
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,998
Early Childhood Development
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$9,464Program website, Early Childhood Development at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Development at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,371
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 104
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,464
Early Childhood Education
Ridgewater College
Based in Hutchinson, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,600Price if you pay yourself$2,990Program website, Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,897
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 101
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,990
Early Childhood Special Education
Ridgewater College
Based in Hutchinson, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,600Price if you pay yourself$3,323Program website, Early Childhood Special Education at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Special Education at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,897
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 101
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,323
Child Development
Hennepin Technical College
Based in Eden Prairie, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,600Price if you pay yourself$5,003Program website, Child Development at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Child Development at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,160
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 82
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,003
Early Childhood Development
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Based in Cloquet, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,500Price if you pay yourself$9,820Program website, Early Childhood Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
- Finished
- 15%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,373
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 80
Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,820
Child Youth and Family Studies
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,300Price if you pay yourself$10,140Program website, Child Youth and Family Studies at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Child Youth and Family Studies at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,069
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,140
Child Care and Education
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,000Price if you pay yourself$10,689Program website, Child Care and Education at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care and Education at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,747
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 69
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,689
Early Childhood and Youth Development
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,600Price if you pay yourself$3,132Program website, Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,397
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,132
Early Childhood Education
Central Lakes College
Based in Brainerd, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,400Price if you pay yourself$2,795Program website, Early Childhood Education at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,595
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 64
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,795
Early Childhood Education
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,400Price if you pay yourself$5,079Program website, Early Childhood Education at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,595
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 64
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,079
Early Childhood Education
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Based in St. Cloud, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,800Price if you pay yourself$2,946Program website, Early Childhood Education at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,456
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $720
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,946
Child and Family Studies
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,900Price if you pay yourself$10,440Program website, Child and Family Studies at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Child and Family Studies at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,471
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,440
Early Childhood
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,200Price if you pay yourself$10,601Program website, Early Childhood at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,043
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
Early Childhood
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Detroit Lakes
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,200Price if you pay yourself$2,979Program website, Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,559
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,979
Early Childhood
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,200Price if you pay yourself$2,979Program website, Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,559
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,979
Early Childhood
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,200Price if you pay yourself$2,979Program website, Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,559
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,979
Young Child Education
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,200Price if you pay yourself$10,689Program website, Young Child Education at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Young Child Education at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,296
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,689
Child Development
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,300Price if you pay yourself$2,704Program website, Child Development at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Child Development at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,582
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 41
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,704
A.A. Early Childhood Education
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$11,060Program website, A.A. Early Childhood Education at Leech Lake Tribal CollegeMore details about A.A. Early Childhood Education at Leech Lake Tribal College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,860
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,360
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,060
Early Childhood
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,000Price if you pay yourself$2,827Program website, Early Childhood at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,490
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,827
Early Childhood Development
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Red Wing, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,900Price if you pay yourself$5,514Program website, Early Childhood Development at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Early Childhood Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,215
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,067
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,514
Early Childhood
Northland Community and Technical College
Based in East Grand Forks, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$3,059Program website, Early Childhood at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 79%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,381
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,059
Child Care Assistant
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Red Wing, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,000Price if you pay yourself$2,757Program website, Child Care Assistant at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Child Care Assistant at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,752
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $533
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,757
Infant and Toddler Child Development
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Based in Cloquet, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,946Program website, Infant and Toddler Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMore details about Infant and Toddler Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,946
Preschool Child Development
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Based in Cloquet, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,946Program website, Preschool Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMore details about Preschool Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,946
School Age Child Development
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Based in Cloquet, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,946Program website, School Age Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMore details about School Age Child Development at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,946
Child Care and Education - Level I
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,563Program website, Child Care and Education - Level I at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care and Education - Level I at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,563
Child Care and Education Level II
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,810Program website, Child Care and Education Level II at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care and Education Level II at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,810
Child Care Teacher
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,913Program website, Child Care Teacher at Inver Hills Community CollegeMore details about Child Care Teacher at Inver Hills Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,913
Child Development
Minnesota North College
Grand Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Child Development at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Child Development at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for early childhood education programs in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for early childhood education programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 15 of 47
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 18th of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 20
- early childhood programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 48 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Early childhood education programs in Minneapolis, Bemidji, Rochester and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 17 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota early childhood education program numbers come from
Which Minnesota early childhood education programs are on this list?
These are the early childhood education programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota early childhood education programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
- Council for Professional Recognition: CDA Credentialing Process Overview (February 2026)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List