Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Northfield, MN

Northfield, Minnesota is served by 24 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Northfield	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	16	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	4	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Northfield

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Northfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Early Ventures Learning Center Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Montessori Children's House Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Northfield Day Care Center Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Northfield Montessori Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 186

Family Child Care Homes in Northfield

16 licensed family child care homess are listed in Northfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschools in Northfield

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Northfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Anna's Bananas Daycare and Preschool Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 95 Preschool Northfield Nursery School Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 28 Preschool Open Door Preschool Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 20 Preschool St Dominic Preschool Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Northfield

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Northfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Northfield Head Start Northfield, MN 55057 Head Start Program Northfield Head Start Center Northfield, MN 55057 Capacity 34

ZIP codes in Northfield

ZIP 55057Care providers

How to pick care in Northfield

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Northfield, MN, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Northfield, MN have?

Based on current licensing data, Northfield is home to 24 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 16 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

How do Northfield facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Northfield to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Northfield licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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