Daycare in North Oaks, MN
A licensed home daycare just 5–10 min from North Oaks — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for North Oaks Families
A quick drive for North Oaks families who want personal, low-ratio home daycare nearby.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where North Oaks children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from North Oaks
North Oaks families are just a five- to ten-minute drive down Hodgson Rd. It's the kind of commute where you can still finish your coffee before drop-off.
Why North Oaks Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every North Oaks 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 from around Pleasant Lake and Black Lake tell us the biggest draw is the ratio — a handful of kids instead of a room of twenty.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling North Oaks families across all age groups.
Convenient for North Oaks Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across North Oaks, including:
North Oaks 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.
- Do you have small enough groups for a private-style setting?
- Yes — as a licensed Minnesota family child care, our group stays small by design, which is exactly why many North Oaks families choose us over a large center.
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