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Best Before or After School Daycare in Northfield, IL

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Northfield. Average rating: 4.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Northfield, Illinois at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.86/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Northfield offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.86/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60093 zip code, averaging 4.86 stars across 6 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 Community Nursery School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Northfield Community Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple families and years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring, creative teaching staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and play-based curriculum with emphasis on outdoor exploration. The school's facilities, including a recently renovated playground and indoor gym, along with regular family social events, contribute to an exceptional preschool experience.

    Caring and dedicated staffwelcoming communityplay-based curriculum with nature focusnew outdoor playground

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Northfield

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
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
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Northfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
600936
4.86
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Northfield (28–75 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Northfield based on parent reviews

Wesley Child Care Center@Middlefork Sch

4.3(1)

405 Wagner Rd, Northfield, IL

One parent describes an event with a great atmosphere that supports a cause and celebrates early childhood education. The feedback highlights positive engagement through specific activities like Pizza Mania.

great atmospheresupport for a wonderful causeengaging events like Pizza Mania

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Daycare types in Northfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Northfield, Illinois

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Northfield, Illinois, making up 17% of the 6 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 4.86 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 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 Before or After School Daycare in Northfield

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Wesley Child Care Center@Middlefork Sch
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

One parent describes an event with a great atmosphere that supports a cause and celebrates early childhood education. The feedback highlights positive engagement through specific activities like Pizza Mania.

great atmospheresupport for a wonderful causeengaging events like Pizza Mania
Address
405 Wagner Rd, Northfield, IL
Phone
(847) 729-0184

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Northfield, Illinois, out of 6 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 4.86 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% 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 Illinois's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
  • 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 — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 Illinois 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 Illinois'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.