Trusted Twin Cities Preschool Care

Preschool care that sparks curiosity, confidence and creativity. We help your child start school strong and stay ahead.

Over 90% of preschoolers in our care meet kindergarten readiness benchmarks.

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Building Skills for Kindergarten and Life

Our preschool curriculum aligns with Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards and supports development across all areas:

  • Social and emotional development

  • Curiosity, creativity and critical thinking

  • Early literacy and language skills

  • Pre-math and science exploration

  • Physical well-being and healthy habits

  • Large and fine motor development

Program Details

  • Teacher-to-Child Ratio: 1 to 7–10

  • Ages Served: Three years to Kindergarten

  • Full-Time Care Available

Why Families Choose YWCA Minneapolis for Preschool Care

Intentional Play with Purpose

We offer hands-on learning experiences that build early literacy, pre-math and problem-solving skills, through play and discovery.

Language-Rich Classrooms

Our classrooms are full of opportunities for children to express themselves and build skills in English and their home language.

Creativity and Exploration

Children explore materials freely and are encouraged to express their ideas and creativity every step of the way.

Confident and Capable Learners

Preschoolers learn to cooperate with peers, resolve conflicts and feel confident in their ability to try, fail and try again.

Our enrollment team responds within one business day.

There is no obligation to reach out. We’ll check availability and help you find the best location.

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Tell us a little about your child, and our enrollment specialist will contact you with next steps.

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Find Your YWCA Early Childhood Education Center

  • Downtown

    1130 Nicollet Mall

    Minneapolis, MN 55403

    612-215-4174

    Downtown Center

  • Ecolab

    80 7th Street West

    St. Paul, MN 55102

    651-250-3540

    Ecolab Center

  • Hubbs

    1030 University Avenue West

    St. Paul, MN 55104

    651-744-7525

    Hubbs Center

  • Midtown

    2121 East Lake Street

    Minneapolis, MN 55407

    612-215-4328

    Midtown Center

  • South Minneapolis

    2400 Park Avenue

    Minneapolis, MN 55404

    612-355-5520

    South Minneapolis Center

"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.” - There’s No Place We’d Rather Bring Our Children

Growing Brains, Kind Hearts and Big Imaginations

At YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education Centers, preschoolers explore, create and learn through play-based experiences supporting their development. Our preschool classrooms are alive with stories, movement, music, counting, colors and collaboration—all designed to build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

With small group sizes and caring, skilled teachers, your child will build friendships, solve problems and gain the skills they need to thrive in school and life.

Let’s Grow Together

Empower your child’s future and develop a love of learning—schedule a visit at one of our centers today.

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