Preschool
Nurturing Kindergarten-Ready Learners
Our high-quality preschool program helps three- to five-year-olds build confidence, independence and critical school-readiness skills. At YWCA Minneapolis, preschoolers thrive in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity, cooperation and problem-solving.
We focus on early literacy, pre-math skills and social-emotional development to ensure children are prepared for school and beyond.
91% of our preschoolers are fully ready for kindergarten—compared to 73% of Minnesota peers.
Preschool Program Details
Age Range: 36 months to kindergarten
Teacher-to-Child Ratio: 1 to 7–10
Schedule: Full-time care available at five convenient locations
What Parents Say
“She runs into the building each day, excited for all that the day will bring. Each day she reports a full day of ‘playing and seeing my friends’ but we know that's code for getting outside, reading books, creative art projects, quiet time, educational opportunities and building relationships with her peers and her teachers.”
Our Commitment to Kindergarten Readiness
Social and Emotional Development
Imagination and Curiosity
Language and Literacy
Math and Science
Physical Development
See Our Classroom in Action
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Individualized Teaching That Sparks Growth
Our educators take the time to understand each child’s personality, interests and learning style.
We use a play-based curriculum and hands-on activities to foster independence, critical thinking and a love for learning.
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Skill-Building Through Play
Preschoolers learn best through doing. Our classrooms are filled with rich opportunities for hands-on exploration that help children strengthen:
- Early reading and pre-writing skills
- Number sense and early math skills
- Scientific thinking through observation and experimentation
- Self-regulation, empathy, and friendship-building
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Creative Exploration
Imagination is a vital part of growth. We provide open-ended materials like paint, glue, paper, markers and more, giving preschoolers time and space to explore, create and express themselves.
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Language Development
Our classrooms are language-rich environments where children are encouraged to share stories, ask questions and collaborate with peers and teachers.
These frequent, meaningful conversations help preschoolers develop communication skills essential for success in school.
Find Your YWCA Early Childhood Education Center
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Downtown
1130 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-215-4174
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Ecolab
80 7th Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-250-3540
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Hubbs
1030 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-744-7525
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Midtown
2121 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-215-4328
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South Minneapolis
2400 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-355-5520
Preschool Pricing and Locations
YWCA Minneapolis offers preschool care at five NAEYC-accredited and 4-star Parent Aware Rated locations throughout the Twin Cities. Our rates are competitive and our quality is unmatched.