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School Year Program

Please visit us at our new website:
https://ce.mpschools.org/youth/mpls-kids 

Registration is open for 2023-24 school year

Daily Programming

Programs are choice-based, providing a variety of experiences that nurture social/emotional development, language and literacy, STEM, active and healthy lifestyles, positive self-image and community connections. Each day youth have the opportunity to participate in: planned staff and youth led activities, open-ended play, physical activity during gym and outdoor play and quiet/homework time.

  • The Before School component runs from 6:30 am to the start of the school day.
  • The After School component runs from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. Snack is included in the program fee.
  • On Non-School Days, care is available from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. There is a separate registration and enrollment is optional and on a first-come, first-served basis. 
School Year Rates (2 day/week minimum per component)
Cost per Day
Before School Early
(Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:05, 8:15, or 8:25 am)
$9.00/day


Before School Late
(6:30-8:40, 9:10, or 9:30 am)
$18.00/day


After School Early
(Mon-Fri, 2:00, 2:35, or 2:55-6:00 pm)
$24.00/day


After School Late
(Mon-Fri, 3:10, 3:40, 3:45, or 4:00-6:00 pm)
$18.00/day


Minneapolis Kids Jr



$300/week

Non-School Day Rates
Full-day care for days when school is not in session, 6:30 am-6:00 pm

$46.00/day*

*If registration is received less than 2 weeks before the requested Non-School Day   

$56/day*

*Non-School Day: Rates going into effect on June 22, 2023.



Fees
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $30 per family is charged to all first-time users.

See Terms & Conditions for additional program fees (Drop-In, Schedule Change, Absence Confirmation, Late Pick-up)

If Minneapolis Kids is not located in your child's school, you will be able to access care at another location. 

  • Armatage: 2501 W 56th St
  • Bancroft: 3829 13th Ave S
  • Barton: 4237 Colfax Ave S
  • Burroughs: 1601 W 50th St
  • Dowling: 3900 W River Pkwy
  • Emerson (After school only): 120 W 15th St
  • Green Central (Before school only): 3416 4th Ave S
  • Hale: 5330 13th Ave S
  • Keewaydin: 5209 30th Ave S
  • Kenny: 5720 Emerson Ave S
  • Kenwood: 2013 Penn Ave S
  • Lake Harriet-Lower: 4030 Chowen Ave S
  • Loring: 2600 N 4th Ave
  • Lyndale (After school only): 312 W 34th St
  • Northrop: 4315 31st Ave 
  • Webster: 425 5th St NE
  • Windom: 5821 Wentworth Ave

Families are responsible for arranging transportation between the child’s home school and the Minneapolis Kids location. Families can request this by contacting their homeschool. 

  • Minneapolis Kids serves school age children ages 4-12 who are enrolled in High Five through 6th Grade during the school year.
  • If Minneapolis Kids is not located in your child's school, you will be able to access care at another location. 
  • Application must be completed with registration fee and tuition payment received prior to the child’s starting date.
  • The family is responsible for arranging transportation between the student's home school and the Minneapolis Kids location.
  • Minneapolis Kids sites or components may be closed due to low enrollment.
  • Children must be able to use the bathroom independently.

If Minneapolis Kids is not located in your child's school, you will be able to access care at another location. See Extended Day Options.

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.

View our 2023-2024 School Year Program Flyer