Best Daycares in Northfield, MN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Northfield's 27 daycares, 17 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Minnesota's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Minnesota averages of 4.5 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.
The local market includes 14 centers and 13 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Minnesota's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Northfield. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Minnesota methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Northfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Northfield: 4.0 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Northfield: 4.5 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Northfield: 4.0 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Northfield?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Northfield.
- What percentage of Northfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 63% of Northfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Minnesota.
- What types of childcare are available in Northfield?
- 14 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Northfield.
- How do Northfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Minnesota?
- Northfield daycares average 4.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Minnesota statewide average of 4.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Minnesota?
- Minnesota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Minnesota