We give kids a strong start! Last year, 92% of our early childhood education kids were ready for kindergarten - far above the state’s average of 60%.

One tool we use to help kids thrive is in-house field trips. by combining STEM experiences with play-based learning, we’re preparing kids to thrive in school and life.

At YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education centers we use the Social Responsibility “The We Care” Curriculum. Explore what that means, how it looks in an early childhood classroom and why it’s so important.

When a child is enrolled in an early childhood education program, it is often their first community outside the home and is very influential in children’s development. Community involvement and engagement produce long-term benefits in the lives of children. It gives them a sense of belonging and is crucial to building their identity.

In December, YWCA Minneapolis partnered with Delta Dental of Minnesota to get toys for our children. Each child made a paper ornament and wrote their name and one item they requested on the back of the ornament, and our staff passed these along to the Delta Dental of Minnesota team. Through Delta’s holiday “Give a Smile” Toy Drive, they gifted 150 children from our Early Childhood Education centers (ages 3 - 10 years old) a present!

YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education equips children with the knowledge and skills to reach their potential. By delivering the utmost care, all our teachers create lasting impressions on children as they learn to grow with YWCA Minneapolis and beyond.

Leading architects of "playspace equity," KABOOM!, transformed our play area at YWCA Midtown. And this summer, we've been soaking up all the fun the space has offered our little learners.

Celebrating our preschoolers’ graduation is an essential step in their move to kindergarten. YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education centers have been like a second home for many of our little learners.

Our community partner, Diaper Bank of Minnesota, is an organization that provides diapers to families in need. They also work to increase awareness of the need for diapers for families and advocates for better conditions for babies in need of diapers.

At YWCA Minneapolis Summer Camps, kids get to explore art, music and science while celebrating cultures and traditions from around the world. Learn more about our Passport to Summer program today!