Registration opens August 18th at 7 am
Minneapolis Kids provides care from 6:30am-6:00pm when school is not in session. Enrollment is optional and on a first-come, first-served basis. Programming includes theme days, special activities, or community trips to engage youth throughout the day. Afternoon snack is provided, but families must pack a lunch unless otherwise noted.
Important Information
- Children must be registered for the day at least two weeks in advance. Registration after the registration deadline is based on space and staff availability.
- The cost is $46 per day if registered by the deadline. $56 per day after the deadline with site approval.
- A signed permission slip is required for each community trip.
- Minneapolis Public Schools does not provide bus transportation for students on non-school days.
- Download the Minneapolis Kids Non-School Days and Site Closure Schedule
Non-School Days
Non-School Days (NSD) | NSD Registration Deadline |
Monday, September 25 | Monday, September 11 |
Wednesday, October 18 | Wednesday, October 4 |
Thursday, October 19 | Wednesday, October 4 |
Friday, October 20 | Wednesday, October 4 |
Wednesday, November 22 | Wednesday, November 8 |
Friday, December 8 | Wednesday, November 22 |
Monday, December 18 | Monday, December 4 |
Tuesday, December 19 | Monday, December 4 |
Wednesday, December 20 | Monday, December 4 |
Thursday, December 21 | Monday, December 4 |
Friday, December 22 | Monday, December 4 |
Wednesday, December 27* | Monday, December 4 |
Thursday, December 28* | Monday, December 4 |
Friday, January 26 | Friday, January 12 |
Tuesday, February 20 | Tuesday, February 6 |
Friday, March 29 | Friday, March 15 |
Monday, April 1 | Friday, March 15 |
Tuesday, April 2 | Friday, March 15 |
Wednesday, April 3 | Friday, March 15 |
Thursday, April 4 | Friday, March 15 |
Thursday, April 5 | Friday, March 15 |
Wednesday, April 10 | Wednesday, March 27 |
Non-School Day Sites
- Armatage
- Burroughs
- Dowling
- Hale
- Keywaydin
- Kenny
- Lake Harriet Lower
- Webster
* Non-school day sites for December 27-28 are Armatage, Hale and Webster
Closure Dates
Closure Dates | |
August 28-September 1 | Professional Development & School Year Prep |
September 4 | Labor Day |
November 3 | Professional Development |
November 23-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
December 25-26 | Winter Break Holiday |
December 29 | New Year's Holiday |
January 1 | New Year's Holiday |
January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
February 19 | President's Day |
March 1 | Professional Development |
May 27 | Memorial Day |
Financial Assistance
Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps families pay for child care so parents can pursue work or school. To see if you qualify for this assistance call 612-348-5937, or apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov.