Infants
Loving Infant Care That Helps Babies Thrive
Your baby’s first year is full of important milestones, and finding the right child care is one of them. At YWCA Minneapolis, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where infants aged six weeks to 16 months can safely explore, grow and thrive.
Our highly trained teachers offer individualized care that follows each child’s natural rhythms for eating, sleeping and play.
What Parents Say
What Makes Our Infant Program Special
Age Range: 6 weeks to 16 months
Teacher-to-Child Ratio: 1 to 3–4
Availability: Full-time child care
Locations: Five NAEYC-accredited, 4-star Parent Aware Rated centers
Whether your baby is learning to roll over or take their first steps, we meet them with love, patience and expert guidance.
"Our children's positive relationships with their caregivers show even when they aren’t at school. It is very empowering as parents that our children are creating positive thoughts and feelings of self-worth at such a young age.”
Family-Focused and Culturally Responsive
Loving, Highly-Trained Caregivers
Play-Based Learning and Language Development
Growth-Centered Curriculum
Five Twin Cities Locations
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Individualized Attention and Development
Infants learn best in a setting where they feel secure, loved and seen. That’s why we follow your baby’s individual schedule for meals, naps and play.
Our caregivers build strong, trusting bonds that support each child’s emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
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A Safe and Stimulating Environment
From cozy nap times to active exploration, our classrooms are designed to encourage curiosity.
Infants engage with safe, developmentally appropriate toys, books and activities, while also interacting with peers and trusted adults.
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Supporting Early Language Development
Our caregivers talk, sing and read with infants every day—narrating what’s happening and encouraging early sounds. These meaningful interactions lay the foundation for strong communication skills and early literacy.
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Prioritizing Safety with Infant Sleep Procedures
We follow all safe sleep guidelines to ensure your baby rests securely, including:
- Placing babies on their backs to sleep
- Using individual cribs with firm mattresses
- Regular five-minute visual checks
- No loose items in cribs (sleep sacks only)
- All staff are trained in infant CPR, SIDS and shaken baby prevention
Convenient and Trusted Infant Care
With five centrally located centers in Minneapolis, we’re close to home and work. All our locations are NAEYC-accredited and 4-star Parent Aware Rated.
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