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8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Northfield, Minnesota

Browse all 8 child daycare & preschools in Northfield, Minnesota. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Northfield

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.

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    Northfield Day Care Center
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    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.

    attentive and caring stafflow teacher-child ratiohigh staff retention (4/5 teachers employed 5+ years)child-centered curriculum

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Highest rated daycares in Northfield based on parent reviews

Northfield Day Care Center

5(11)

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.

attentive and caring stafflow teacher-child ratiohigh staff retention (4/5 teachers employed 5+ years)

Northfield Montessori

5(3)

340 Montessori Ct, Northfield, MN

Northfield Nursery School

5(3)

1401 S Maple St, Northfield, MN

Open Door Preschool

5(1)

500 W 3rd St, Northfield, MN

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Northfield, Minnesota

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.

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
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

attentive and caring stafflow teacher-child ratiohigh staff retention (4/5 teachers employed 5+ years)
Address
300 Union Street, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-8400
Northfield Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
340 Montessori Ct, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 663-1279
Northfield Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1401 S Maple St, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-4607
Open Door Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 W 3rd St, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-8532
St Dominic Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
216 Spring St N, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-8136
Early Ventures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 S Orchard St, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-1216
Anna'S Bananas Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Loving and compassionate staffknowledgeable teachersexcellent communication
Address
516 5th St W, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-5050
Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2400 Division St South, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 645-2445

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Northfield, Minnesota, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Northfield, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Minnesota's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Minnesota)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Northfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Minnesota typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Northfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Northfield must be licensed by Minnesota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.