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YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown

Daycare center in Minneapolis, MN. 1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown in Minneapolis, MN
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About the program

YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown is a licensed daycare center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.

YWCA Minneapolis provides NAEYC-accredited, play-based early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in downtown Minneapolis.

The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC and Parent Aware 4-Star accreditation.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,448 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 802778
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacityNot listed
AccreditationNAEYC and Parent Aware 4-Star (stated by the program)
Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

I recently visited this YMCA location, and I must say, it's one of the cleanest and most well-maintained facilities I've ever experienced. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, making the process of obtaining my 3-day pass a breeze. Once inside, I was impressed by the extensive selection of free weights and machines, as well as the spacious layout that allowed for a comfortable workout environment. This…

Atlas · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I LOVE this center . My son is disabled and has an IEP , Mr victor and really all his staff take the time to actually teach my son things he has grown so much since enrolling. My son needs a very strict structure and they abide by that and work with his therapists . I love seeing the same staff on a daily basis and Andrew and Elizabeth are professional and understand my son and I . This for me is high quality for me…

Mary Warner · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

YWCA took amazing care of my child. My daughter enrolled at YWCA starting as an infant and went through toddler and preschool rooms. Her teachers made every effort to ensure she was happy, healthy, safe, and developing well with her peers. Every classroom she went through was amazing. Her teachers have experience in the field along with degrees and certifications in education. The diversity (staff and children) at…

Andrew Keino · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

The YWCA sucks and it always has. A classic tale of “actions speak louder than words.” They say all the right things but treat their patrons like criminals. No empathy, no understanding.

Emma Crutcher-McGowan · 1/5 on Google · 7 months ago
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Getting there

1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Questions about YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown

Is YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown licensed?

Yes. YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 802778). The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown cost?

YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center - Downtown does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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