Convenient, Accredited Child Care in the Heart of Downtown Minneapolis 

There are many benefits to living or working downtown. We offer safe, accredited care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Here’s why many families choose YWCA Minneapolis for childcare: 

  • Located steps from Nicollet Mall transit 

  • Indoor gym and rooftop play area 

  • Close to major employers 

  • Safe sleep practices 

See Our Downtown Center ↘

“We wanted our kids to be safe, happy and develop social skills. As parents, we find the YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Program provides an optimal blend of child care and learning.”

- Why We Chose YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education

Safety and Accreditation 

YWCA Children’s Center Downtown received a Parent Aware 4-star rating (Parent Aware’s highest rating) and has NAEYC Accreditation. 

  • Safe, nurturing infant care

    Infant Care

    Safe, nurturing care for your baby.

    Ages: Six weeks-16 Months

  • Contact Plus

    View Toddler Program

    Learning through play and exploration.

    Ages: 16-36 months

  • Preparing confident learners

    See Preschool Options

    Preparing confident kindergarten-ready learners.

    Ages: 3 years-Kindergarten

“We love that our kids have such a diverse group of staff caring for them — they can see themselves reflected in their teachers and learn about cultural diversity.” - Parent Review: YWCA Minneapolis Child Care Experience at Our Downtown Center

Meet Our Center Director

Andrew Kagima

Center Director at Downtown

612-215-4174 | akagima@ywcampls.org

Location ↘

 

Address

1130 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-215-4174

Hours

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Ages

  • Infants (6 weeks to 16 months)

  • Toddlers (16 months to 36 months)

  • Preschool (36 months to Kindergarten)

  • Summer Kids Camp (Grades K-5)