#1
Edina Daycare
“My daughter attended Edina daycare from the age of one to three, and it was such a joy to watch her learn to walk and talk while gaining the skills and confidence she needed. The teachers were wonderful, and she…” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Babysitting Services in Edina, MN
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.78★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 2,018 Google reviews of 45 top-rated babysitting services nationwide; 6 of them in Edina, MN. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of babysitting services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Edina DaycareEdina, MN | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%73+11.1Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Kinderberry Hill Child Development CenterEdina, MN | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%69+19.5Replies to reviews 8%73+6Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––AB | 4.76 | — |
| 3 |  Kiddie Academy of EdinaEdina, MN | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%72+39.3Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–AAB | 4.71 | — |
| 4 |  Casa de Corazón - Centennial LakesEdina, MN | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%75+47.6Reliability 28%48+13.6Replies to reviews 8%63+5.2Experts Score= 66Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––AB | 4.69 | — |
| 5 |  The Cradle ClubEdina, MN | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%69+37.6Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–AAD | 4.61 | — |
| 6 |  ABC Express IncEdina, MN | B 60How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%66+45.7Reliability 31%46+14.2Experts Score= 60Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––A– | 4.60 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Babysitting Services in Edina, MN at a glance
How the 6 babysitting services we rated in Edina, MN compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A117%
- Grade B583%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up117%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★583%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality9925%
- Professionalism11128%
- Responsiveness10126%
- Punctuality00%
- Value8020%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price7545%
- Reasonable8450%
- Overpriced32%
- Not sure64%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 7 best-rated babysitting services in Edina, MN average 4.8★ on Google across 226 reviews. Edina Daycare has the top rating (5.0★), and Kiddie Academy of Edina has the most reviews (52). Updated November 2, 2026.
7 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (226 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
The Cleaning Nanny, LLC
“Our toddler was nurtured, fed and safe in Amira's capable hands. Leaving each day was a breeze, knowing she was cared for in the way I would care for her myself. The clean house was a fantastic perk! Amira is…” — Google review
#3
Kiddie Academy of Edina
“Our daughter loves it here and so do we! It’s an amazing community with fun events from muffins with moms to mystery reader. We especially appreciate the cameras in the classrooms and the amazing indoor and outdoor…” — Google review
#4
Casa de Corazón - Centennial Lakes
“Can't recommend enough! The love and care provided by the staff is exceptional and seen every day. It is so nice to walk in and have everyone recognize my child and know his name, regardless of what class they work…” — Google review
#5
Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center
“Our children have been at Kinderberry for 6 years and we have been very happy. They have been very well cared for. The teachers are wonderful and have helped both of our kids grow so much. The teachers have been…” — Google review
#6
The Cradle Club
“We love Cradle Club! Both our kids (from infants to school age- even school age summer program was great) have been well cared for and challenged here. We love the creative curriculum, hands on science, music, caring…” — Google review
#7
ABC Express Inc
“All three of our children have gone through abc express over the last decade and we could not be happier with our experience. The staff is incredible, and we have made many friends for life there. Once kindergarten…” — Google review
How we pick babysitting services in Edina
We scan Google Maps for babysitting service listings in and around Edina, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated babysitting service in Edina?
Edina Daycare has the highest Google rating on our Edina list: 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Which babysitting service in Edina has the most reviews?
Kiddie Academy of Edina has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 52, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these babysitting services chosen?
Only open Edina-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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