
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Northfield. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Northfield has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55057 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
300 Union Street, Northfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
Northfield Day Care Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its child-centered approach, caring staff, and play-based learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-child ratio, staff stability, affordable pricing, emphasis on outdoor play, and lack of screen time as major strengths.
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Northfield
Average ratings by facility type in Northfield, based on parent reviews
Northfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55057 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Northfield (20–186 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
1
Highest rated daycares in Northfield based on parent reviews
300 Union Street, Northfield, MN
Northfield Day Care Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its child-centered approach, caring staff, and play-based learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-child ratio, staff stability, affordable pricing, emphasis on outdoor play, and lack of screen time as major strengths.
340 Montessori Ct, Northfield, MN
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and the facility's wonderful environment, noting that children enjoy attending and show significant social, emotional, and academic growth. Reviewers appreciate the balance of structured learning with playtime and feel confident in the safety and quality of care provided.
1401 S Maple St, Northfield, MN
Parents highlight the school's accommodating approach to severe allergies and the thoughtful nature of its staff. Reviewers appreciate the positive environment and express strong satisfaction with their children's experiences, with one family noting that all three of their children attended. No specific drawbacks were identified in the feedback provided.
500 W 3rd St, Northfield, MN
One parent highlights the program's consecutive class schedule and emphasis on play-based learning, noting that teachers successfully fostered self-confidence and independence. The review praises the staff's patience and their ability to guide high-energy children toward academic subjects through exploration.
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Northfield, Minnesota, making up 89% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Northfield have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Northfield, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Northfield Day Care Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its child-centered approach, caring staff, and play-based learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-child ratio, staff stability, affordable pricing, emphasis on outdoor play, and lack of screen time as major strengths.
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and the facility's wonderful environment, noting that children enjoy attending and show significant social, emotional, and academic growth. Reviewers appreciate the balance of structured learning with playtime and feel confident in the safety and quality of care provided.
Parents highlight the school's accommodating approach to severe allergies and the thoughtful nature of its staff. Reviewers appreciate the positive environment and express strong satisfaction with their children's experiences, with one family noting that all three of their children attended. No specific drawbacks were identified in the feedback provided.
One parent highlights the program's consecutive class schedule and emphasis on play-based learning, noting that teachers successfully fostered self-confidence and independence. The review praises the staff's patience and their ability to guide high-energy children toward academic subjects through exploration.
Anna's Bananas Northfield receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong communication, and quality care from infants through preschool. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with the director Holly and overall center environment.
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