Daycare in Lino Lakes, MN
A licensed home daycare just 12–18 min from Lino Lakes — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for Lino Lakes Families
Convenient for Lino Lakes families along the 35E and Hodgson Rd corridor.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where Lino Lakes children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from Lino Lakes
From Lino Lakes, Hodgson Rd or 35E south brings families in around 15 minutes. If you're near Centerville Lake, the Hodgson Rd route is a quiet, non-highway option.
Why Lino Lakes Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every Lino Lakes child gets one-on-one time every day.
Learning Through Play
Age-appropriate activities for early literacy, motor skills, and creativity.
Food Program Meals
Fresh, nutritious lunches and snacks included — no packing required.
Big Backyard Play
Safe, fenced outdoor space for daily fresh-air play.
Mixed-Age Social Skills
Children learn empathy and friendship in a family-style group.
Licensed & Experienced
Fully licensed Minnesota family child care with years of experience.
Families around Rice Lake and Centerville Lake say the outdoor play matches what their kids get at home — plenty of space, not a slice of asphalt.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling Lino Lakes families across all age groups.
Convenient for Lino Lakes Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across Lino Lakes, including:
Lino Lakes Parent Questions
- Are you a licensed Minnesota family child care?
- Yes — My First Wish Daycare is a fully licensed Minnesota family child care in Shoreview, operating with years of experience across all age groups.
- Do you provide meals and snacks?
- Yes — breakfast, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack are included through our food program. Menus rotate weekly and accommodate common allergies.
- Is Hodgson Rd or 35E faster from Lino Lakes?
- 35E is usually a few minutes quicker in light traffic, but Hodgson Rd is more predictable and stress-free at rush hour. Most Lino Lakes families switch based on the day.
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