Minneapolis Kids Jr

Children 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

• Non-refundable processing fee of $30 per family (processed with the approval of your contract request)

• Required deposit equal to one week of care of $375 per child (processed with the approval of your contract request)

  • The deposit will be applied to the September 2026 invoice for those enrolled at the beginning of the 2026-27 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 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST will be accepted without penalty, and the $375 deposit will be returned. Withdrawals submitted after May 1, 2026 will forfeit the deposit.

See Terms & Conditions for additional program fees. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 
The program follows the MPS calendar. View all school year calendars.

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.

• All care is registered online via Arux: mplscommunityed.com
• 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.