Best Before or After School Daycare in Richfield, MN

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.

1. 1

   Bernie'S Montessori School INC

   4.72 score

   4.9(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
2. 2

   Blossomtime Montessori And Day Care

   4.62 score

   4.8(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
3. 3

   Mt Calvary Lutheran Preschool

   4.5 score

   5(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
4. 4

   Hope Church School

   4.3 score

   4.4(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
5. 5

   Appleseed Montessori School & Child Care Center, INC.

   4.29 score

   4.5(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
6. 6

   Fraser School

   4.15 score

   4.3(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
7. 7

   Mother Duck Learning Center

   3.71 score

   3.6(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

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