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Best Headstart Programs in Northfield, MN

Compare 1 headstart programs in Northfield. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Northfield, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
36
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Northfield has 1 licensed headstart programs 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.

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.

  1. 1
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Northfield

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Northfield, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
8 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Northfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
550579
5
4

Facility Sizes

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

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Daycare types in Northfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1

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Headstart Programs in Northfield, Minnesota

There are 1 headstart programs in Northfield, Minnesota, making up 11% 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.

All Headstart Programs in Northfield

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Northfield Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN
Phone
(507) 664-3780

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Northfield have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.