Daycare in St. Anthony, MN
A licensed home daycare just 20–25 min from St. Anthony — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for St. Anthony Families
A welcoming home daycare for St. Anthony Village families just across the metro.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where St. Anthony children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from St. Anthony
From St. Anthony Village, Central Ave north or a quick 35W jog delivers most families in around 22 minutes. The Central Ave route is more predictable when the highway backs up.
Why St. Anthony Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every St. Anthony 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.
Parents from Silver Lake and along the Central Ave corridor tell us the family-style meals were an unexpected highlight — kids trying foods at daycare that end up on the dinner table at home.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling St. Anthony families across all age groups.
Convenient for St. Anthony Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across St. Anthony, including:
St. Anthony 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.
- What meals are included for St. Anthony families?
- Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are all included and served family-style. No packing required, and menus rotate weekly.
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