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Starting January 5, 2026, a 3.69% processing fee will apply when you pay by credit card or ACH for Community Education programs

We understand any additional cost impacts your family budget. This change helps us keep our department sustainable while maintaining the quality programs you depend on - from recreation and childcare to preschool and drivers education.

You can avoid this fee by paying with cash or check. When paying in person or by mail, please complete a printable registration form.

This aligns our payment practices with the rest of the district. If you have questions, please reach out - we are here to help. Thank you for your understanding and for being a part of our community.

printable registration form:

Please print and complete  this form  if you are submitting payment by cash or check, in person or by mail.

Weather Cancellations

Please use this link to view current class changes due to weather.

Adult Recreation

Aquatics, Martial Arts, Sports, Leagues and    Strength & Fitness for adults

Adult Enrichment

Arts & Literature, Dog Training, Language, Personal Finance, CPR and General Interest

Drivers Education

Classroom sessions and Behind the Wheel driver's training for students ages 15-18

Youth Recreation

Aquatics, Martial Arts, Sports and Strength & Fitness for youth Pre-K to grade 12

Youth Enrichment

Arts, Music & Theater, STEM, Health & Safety and more for students in elementary, middle and high school

ECFE

Parent/child classes for families with children ages birth to kindergarten 

Early Childhood Screening

Screening by an early childhood teacher or nurse, tailored for your child's age

Project ABLE

Programs designed for adults with differential cognitive, physical and social abilities

Facilities

District building and facility rental. Please review calendar before submitting your Northfield Public Schools facility rental request.

Early Ventures Childcare

Learning Center for infants to preschoolers, licensed by the Dept. of Human Services

*Openings for the Year Before K for 2025-2026. All other classrooms are on a waitlist for 2025-2026

Hand in Hand Preschool

Licensed teachers preparing children ages   3 to K entrance for continued success

Kid Ventures

School age enrichment and care for after school, late start and non-school days


Sponsor a Kid

Make learning and FUN possible for all kids by donating to our scholarship fund! Your gift will directly sponsor a local child for a youth class or activity offered by Northfield Community Education

Call

Main Office: 507.664.3649

Weather Cancellations: 507.664.3659

Visit 

Northfield Community Education Center (NCEC)

700 Lincoln Parkway

Northfield, MN 55057

Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00am-4:30pm


Looking to Pay a Bill?

You can find your bills for childcare, preschool, facility rentals and more by logging into your account.

Northfield Public Schools Community Education often takes photographs of classes or programs to use in brochures and on the web, including social media. If you do not want pictures of you or your child used, please call our office at 507.664.3649 to 'opt out.' Northfield Public Schools Community Education does not provide accident insurance for participants in any of its programs or activities. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury resulting from their involvement in programs or activities.