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Northfield Day Care Center

Daycare center in Northfield, MN. 300 Union St, Northfield, MN 55057

5.0 (14 on Google)Read parent reviews
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About the program

Northfield Day Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Northfield, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.

Northfield Day Care is a play-based center in Minnesota serving children ages 2.5 to 6 years old.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Northfield Day Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 801755
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacityNot listed
Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

We moved here from Denmark, where early childhood education is taken seriously, and we felt truly at home at NDC. Free play is at the core of the curriculum. Children explore and discover at their own pace. There are no screens. Instead, kids play hard outside, visit the Northfield Public Library, and take trips to Carleton College and neighborhood playgrounds. The teachers are warm, attentive, and reliable - capable…

Anna Söderquist · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

I cannot say enough positive things about Northfield Day Care. As an educator of over 25 years and a grandmother whose grandchild attended NDC they are doing everything right. The staff is attentive, caring and kind. NDC is just what kids need....developmentally appropriate and the focus is on the children. I had the opportunity to drop off my grandchild and pick up on many occasions and I loved seeing the joy in…

Karen Davidson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

NDC is such a special place, and we are so grateful that our daughter had the opportunity to learn and grow in this wonderful community! Not only is NDC an affordable child care option in Northfield, but it is such a great learning and exploration environment for children. Our daughter absolutely loved going there every day and wouldn't want to leave in the evenings. The teachers are incredible, and help kids learn…

Carly Davidson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our daughter attended Northfield Daycare Center for two fabulous years. She transferred from another daycare/preschool center in town and was very comfortable at NDC right from the beginning (much less distraught at pickup/drop off and more regulated at home). The teachers are caring and take the time to get to know and understand each child so they can meet their individual needs and help them thrive. NDC has a very…

Linnea Lee · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

300 Union St, Northfield, MN 55057

Questions about Northfield Day Care Center

Is Northfield Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Northfield Day Care Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 801755). The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Northfield Day Care Center cost?

Northfield Day Care Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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