Daycare in Maplewood, MN
A licensed home daycare just 15–20 min from Maplewood — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for Maplewood Families
For Maplewood families along White Bear Ave and 35E who want a home-based daycare.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where Maplewood children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from Maplewood
From Maplewood, 35E north or White Bear Ave up to Hwy 96 both take about 15–20 minutes. Parents heading to Vadnais Heights or Shoreview offices are essentially on the way.
Why Maplewood Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every Maplewood 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 near Keller Lake and the Maplewood Mall area often say a home daycare's consistency was what finally worked — one caregiver, all year.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling Maplewood families across all age groups.
Convenient for Maplewood Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across Maplewood, including:
Maplewood 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 a home daycare a good fit for a shy toddler from Maplewood?
- Often yes. A smaller group means fewer new faces at once, so shy toddlers usually settle in within a couple of weeks rather than months.
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