Skip to main content

    • Give
    • Blog
    • Sign In
    • Account
      • My Account
      • Childcare payment history
      • Sign Out
    • Search

    Main navigation

    • Programs & Classes
      • NEW! Activity Finder
      • Camps
      • Child Care & Preschool
      • ForeverWell
      • George Wellbeing
      • Health & Fitness
      • Kids & Teens
      • Sports
      • Summer Programs
      • Swimming
    • Schedules
    • Virtual Y
    • Locations
    • Membership
    • More
      • About the Y
      • How We Help
      • Social Responsibility
      • UnitedHealth Group Equity Innovation Center
      • Volunteer

    Breadcrumb

    1. Home
    2. Child Care & Preschool
    A teacher paints with kids at a Preschool arts and crafts table while smiling

    Child Care & Preschool

    The YMCA provides child care for kids of all ages with our Child Care, Preschool, School Age Care and Summer Programs.

    Register Now

    For over 145 years, we have brought families together—nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Consider us your partners for healthy, happy, and strong kids—at whatever stage your family is in.

    YMCA membership is not required to participate in any of our educational programs for kids.

    Ages Served

    Y programs are for children ages six weeks through eighth grade. Get details on the areas of focus, a typical day and available programs for infants, toddlers and school-age children.

    Full-day Child Care

    Eight metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round daycare options for children ages six weeks to five years.

    Part-day Preschool

    Four area Preschools prepare kids two to five years old for school with part-day readiness programs during the school year.

    School Age Care

    Our partnerships with local school districts offer before- and after-school care and school-release day options for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade at dozens of locations across the Twin Cities.

    Summer Youth Programs

    Summer Power, Uproar and Summer Sports provide full-day summer enrichment for kids in Preschool – Grade 8.

    Footer menu center

    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • News
    • Purchasing
    • Privacy Policy
    • Give
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Flickr
    • Instagram
    © 2021 YMCA of the North

    The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.