Childcare
Licensed childcare providers
Looking for a licensed provider to care for your child(ren)? Click on the appropriate link below to find the most current list of local providers.
- Faribault, Montgomery, Morristown and rural Waterville licensed childcare providers
- Northfield, Dundas, Lonsdale, Webster and Veseli licensed childcare providers
- Interactive map of Rice County's licensed childcare providers
Home childcare licensing in Rice County
Childcare services are especially needed for the care of children under 2 years old, part-time care, evening and weekend care. Nearly 80% of mothers with children under school age are working outside the home.
Childcare rules and regulations
Childcare services are especially needed for the care of children under 2 years old, part-time care, evening and weekend care. Nearly 80% of mothers with children under school age work outside the home.
Licensing of Family Child Care, Rule 2
Human Services Licensing Act
Rice County Family Child Care Variance Policy
Forms and other documents required for Family Child Care, along with instructions for each form, can be found on the DHS Licensed Family Child Care website.
Training opportunities & requirements
Training Requirement Statutes
United Provider Association Training-Northfield
CPR and First Aid Resources List
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Family Child Care SUID/AHT "Off Year" Video Training Verification
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Katie Anderson
Licensed Social Worker/Licensing Unit
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Stacy Knutson
Licensed Social Worker/Licensing Unit
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Rick Gieseke
Deputy Administrator-Community Services
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Social Services
Physical Address
Rice County Government Services Building
320 Third St. NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6115Fax: 507-332-6247
Northfield: 507-645-4723
Lonsdale: 507-744-5185
Toll Free: 888-200-4807
24-hour crisis line: 800-422-1286Northfield office
Northfield Community Resource Center
1651 Jefferson Parkway, #110, Door 17, Northfield
Hours by appointment onlyEmail the Financial Assistance office