Daycare in Saint Paul, MN
A licensed home daycare just 15–25 min from Saint Paul — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for Saint Paul Families
An easy 35E drive for North End and Como-area Saint Paul families.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where Saint Paul children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from Saint Paul
From the North End and Como neighborhoods, 35E north runs straight to us in about twenty minutes. It's the same corridor many parents use for the return trip to downtown Saint Paul offices.
Why Saint Paul Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every Saint Paul 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 Como and the North End frequently mention that the mixed-age room reminds them of the neighborhood they grew up in — kids playing across age groups, not siloed by year.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling Saint Paul families across all age groups.
Convenient for Saint Paul Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across Saint Paul, including:
Saint Paul 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 35E slow in the morning from Saint Paul?
- Northbound in the morning is usually the light direction, so 20 minutes is realistic. Southbound at pickup is the busier direction — plan an extra 5–10 minutes if you're heading back downtown.
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