Minneapolis Kids Jr

Must be 4 years of age by September 1st, and entering kindergarten the following school year.

Includes school breakfast and lunch and an afternoon snack. All rates are subject to change.

Fees

• A non-refundable annual school-year processing fee of $30 per child.

• (New) A required deposit of $375 (processed with the approval of your childcare contract).

See Terms & Conditions for additional program fees. 

A deposit equal to one week of care ($375) will be processed with the approval of your childcare contract in order to secure your spot. The deposit will be applied to the September 2025 invoice for those enrolled at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. This policy will help us maintain stable enrollment and ensure that our childcare programming can continue operating in a fiscally responsible manner.

Contract withdrawals submitted by Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST will be accepted without penalty, and the $375 deposit will be returned. Withdrawals submitted after May 2, 2025 will forfeit the deposit.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Dates: Sept. 4, 2025-June 10, 2026
The program will follow the MPS calendar.

Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps families pay for child care so parents can pursue work and/or school. To see if you qualify for this assistance, call 612-348-5937 or apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov.

• Transportation is not provided.
• Children must be able to use the bathroom independently.
• Participants will be eligible to register for Minneapolis Kids non-school-day care.