Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Richfield, MN
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Richfield. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Richfield, Minnesota at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.5/5
- Parent reviews
- 108
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Richfield has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 108 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55423 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Richfield
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.
- 1Bernie'S Montessori School INC4.72 score4.9(20)
1100 E 66th St, Richfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Bernie's Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight caring, experienced teachers who foster academic growth and a love of learning while maintaining a warm, structured environment. The school is noted as affordable, well-established (30+ years), and offering enriching field trips and activities.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic results (early readingkindergarten readiness)Montessori approach - 2Blossomtime Montessori And Day Care4.62 score4.8(17)
7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Parents consistently praise Blossomtime Montessori for its caring, knowledgeable staff and structured Montessori curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Families highlight the nurturing environment, academic and social development, diverse community, and engaging activities. All reviewed families expressed high satisfaction and would recommend the center.
Caring and experienced teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartensocial-emotional developmentdiverse staff and student body - 3Mt Calvary Lutheran Preschool4.5 score5(5)
6541 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as the best preschool option. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, bright learning environment, and the center's focus on faith and spiritual development alongside education.
Great teacherscaring staffbright and happy environmentstrong focus on faith and spiritual development - 4Hope Church School4.3 score4.4(16)
7132 Portland Ave South, Richfield, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Hope Church School is a religious facility in Richfield, Minnesota with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, strong community, and quality children's programs. The church is noted for its biblical teachings, warm pastoral leadership, and engaging worship experiences.
Welcoming and friendly staffstrong sense of communityquality children's programsbiblical teachings - 5Appleseed Montessori School & Child Care Center, INC.4.29 score4.5(7)
6601 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
Appleseed Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and child development outcomes across infant through preschool rooms. One parent reported significant frustration with billing practices and payment plan policies that conflicted with the handbook.
Warm and attentive teachersstrong child development and learning outcomesMontessori approachCovid safety precautions - 6Fraser School4.15 score4.3(5)
2400 W 64th St, Richfield, MN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 192 children
Fraser School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the quality of care and staff dedication. Parents appreciate the flexible hours and individualized attention given to each child. Multiple reviewers describe the school as transformative for their families.
Caring and loving staffflexible hoursindividualized child-centered approachexperienced with infants - 7Mother Duck Learning Center3.71 score3.6(14)
6301 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Mother Duck Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers emphasizing caring, dedicated staff, strong community feel, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the hands-on director Jen, reasonable and stable tuition rates, reliable operations, and frequent family engagement events. Children are reported to transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships.
caring and dedicated teachershands-on directorreasonable and stable tuitiondiverse student body
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Richfield
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Richfield, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Richfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55423 | 15 | 4.5 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Richfield (20–264 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Richfield based on parent reviews
Bernie'S Montessori School INC
1100 E 66th St, Richfield, MN
Bernie's Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight caring, experienced teachers who foster academic growth and a love of learning while maintaining a warm, structured environment. The school is noted as affordable, well-established (30+ years), and offering enriching field trips and activities.
Blossomtime Montessori And Day Care
7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN
Parents consistently praise Blossomtime Montessori for its caring, knowledgeable staff and structured Montessori curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Families highlight the nurturing environment, academic and social development, diverse community, and engaging activities. All reviewed families expressed high satisfaction and would recommend the center.
Mt Calvary Lutheran Preschool
6541 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as the best preschool option. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, bright learning environment, and the center's focus on faith and spiritual development alongside education.
Appleseed Montessori School & Child Care Center, INC.
6601 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield, MN
Appleseed Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and child development outcomes across infant through preschool rooms. One parent reported significant frustration with billing practices and payment plan policies that conflicted with the handbook.
House Of Prayer Preschool
7625 Chicago Ave S, Richfield, MN
One parent describes a positive experience at House of Prayer Preschool, noting that their four-year-old child enjoys the program. The reviewer highlights the small, family-oriented atmosphere and the high quality of the teaching staff as key strengths.
Oak Grove Children'S Center
7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN
A few parents describe Oak Grove Children's Center as a small, family-like environment with fantastic and caring teachers. One reviewer notes their child gets excited to attend daily, while another highlights the center's long-standing quality and highly recommends the staff.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Richfield, Minnesota
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Richfield, Minnesota, making up 87% of the 15 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 Richfield have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.54 stars. Our analysis covers 108 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Richfield, 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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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as the best preschool option. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, bright learning environment, and the center's focus on faith and spiritual development alongside education.
- Address
- 6541 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 869-9441
- Address
- 7145 Harriet Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 861-7422
Bernie's Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight caring, experienced teachers who foster academic growth and a love of learning while maintaining a warm, structured environment. The school is noted as affordable, well-established (30+ years), and offering enriching field trips and activities.
- Address
- 1100 E 66th St, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Blossomtime Montessori for its caring, knowledgeable staff and structured Montessori curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Families highlight the nurturing environment, academic and social development, diverse community, and engaging activities. All reviewed families expressed high satisfaction and would recommend the center.
- Address
- 7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 866-3315
Appleseed Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and child development outcomes across infant through preschool rooms. One parent reported significant frustration with billing practices and payment plan policies that conflicted with the handbook.
- Address
- 6601 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 866-0038
One parent describes a positive experience at House of Prayer Preschool, noting that their four-year-old child enjoys the program. The reviewer highlights the small, family-oriented atmosphere and the high quality of the teaching staff as key strengths.
- Address
- 7625 Chicago Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 861-7110
A few parents describe Oak Grove Children's Center as a small, family-like environment with fantastic and caring teachers. One reviewer notes their child gets excited to attend daily, while another highlights the center's long-standing quality and highly recommends the staff.
- Address
- 7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 869-1884
Mother Duck Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers emphasizing caring, dedicated staff, strong community feel, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the hands-on director Jen, reasonable and stable tuition rates, reliable operations, and frequent family engagement events. Children are reported to transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships.
- Address
- 6301 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 866-8996
- Address
- 7540 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 866-6906
Parents consistently praise New Horizon Academy in Richfield for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and nurturing environment. Children show marked improvements in confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families specifically mention switching from other daycares because the difference in quality and personal attention was significant.
- Address
- 7601 Penn Ave S, #D, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 292-5437
- Address
- 33 W 65th St, Ste 28, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 869-0223
- Address
- 7121 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 869-8155
- Address
- 7450 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN
- Phone
- (612) 355-5800
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