Daycare in White Bear Lake, MN
A licensed home daycare just 12–18 min from White Bear Lake — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for White Bear Lake Families
Friendly, licensed home daycare for White Bear Lake parents looking for a small-group alternative to large centers.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where White Bear Lake children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from White Bear Lake
From White Bear Lake, Hwy 96 west runs almost door-to-door in fifteen to eighteen minutes. Parents heading to jobs off 694 usually loop back and pick that up right after drop-off.
Why White Bear Lake Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every White Bear Lake 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 Birch Lake and Bald Eagle regularly say they wanted a home daycare after touring larger centers — the calmer environment shows up in how their kids come home in the afternoon.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling White Bear Lake families across all age groups.
Convenient for White Bear Lake Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across White Bear Lake, including:
White Bear Lake 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 it worth the drive from White Bear Lake for a home daycare?
- Most WBL families who tour us say yes — the 15–18 minute drive is a small trade for a low-ratio, home-based setting they can't find as easily closer in.
Ready to Tour from White Bear Lake? ✨
Book a visit and see why White Bear Lake families choose My First Wish Daycare.