Trusted Toddler Care in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Safe, trusted toddler care for children 16 to 36 months.

Over 90% of children in our care for six months or more show kindergarten readiness—and it all builds from the toddler years.

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Active Bodies, Growing Minds

From climbing and dancing to sorting and building, toddlers enjoy a wide range of activities that strengthen motor skills, foster creativity and honor each child’s culture and language.

  • Sensory play and sorting games

  • Construction with blocks and materials

  • Rhymes, hand-over-hand learning and more

Program Details

  • Teacher-to-Child Ratio: 1 to 5–7

  • Ages Served: 16-36 months

  • Full-Time Care Available

Why Families Trust YWCA Minneapolis Toddler Care

Learning Through Movement and Repetition

Repetitive activities like stacking, jumping and pretend play help strengthen brain connections and build learning skills.

Problem-Solving and Play-Based Learning

Children explore cause and effect, practice decision-making and learn how things work through hands-on experiences.

Big Boosts in Language and Social Skills

We provide daily opportunities for toddlers to build vocabulary, express themselves and interact with peers and caregivers.

Small Groups for Big Growth

We keep teacher-to-child ratios low to ensure personalized care and build strong connections in a cozy classroom setting.

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.

Check Toddler Care Availability

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

Toddler spots fill quickly. Check availability now!

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

Guiding Confidence, Curiosity and Independence

At YWCA Minneapolis, toddlers don’t just grow, they go! Our toddler classrooms are designed to support your child’s blossoming independence, language development and physical skills through safe, playful exploration.

With small-group learning and intentional, nurturing care, we help your toddler thrive during this exciting, energetic stage of development.

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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