Minneapolis Public Schools

Our programs serve youth in grades K-12 at Minneapolis Public School locations across the city to ensure all students have access to high quality programs. Community Education Youth Programs deliver a wide range of high-quality enrichment learning opportunities during out of school time (afterschool, release days, and summer). Community Education offerings support youth to develop strong peer relationships and foster new skills, through our intentional program design that fosters cultural identity, youth voice and leadership. In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. Contact the Community Education Youth & Adult Programs coordinator at your school for more information.

State-required classroom instruction that will prepare you for your permit test. 30-hour classes are offered after school and during the mornings and afternoons in the summer. Behind-the-wheel lessons are arranged and paid for separately. All prices are listed on a sliding fee scale. Contact the Community Education Youth & Adult Programs staff at your high school for schedules of upcoming classes.

ECFE offers classes, programs and services for families with young children from birth to kindergarten age. Our licensed early childhood educator partners with you to offer meaningful and fun learning opportunities for your child. During classes, parents and children participate together in group time and activities; followed by a parent discussion facilitated by a licensed parent educator, who brings research-based parenting information into the conversation.

​Give the gift of learning. Gift vouchers can be purchased in a variety of denominations and can be used for most Community Education Youth & Adult Enrichment classes. Some restrictions apply.

The mission of Minneapolis Kids is to provide high quality school age care for families. The program offers a safe, nurturing, educational & recreational experience where children are encouraged to pursue interests & develop friendships, independence, & confidence. Minneapolis Kids is offered through the Community Education Department of Minneapolis Public Schools and provides year-round, fee based school-age care for families with youth enrolled in High Five through 6th grade. Care is available 6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday with Before and After-School and full-day care on Non-School Days. In the summer care is available 7:00am-6:00pm M-Th, 7:00am-5:30pm Friday. (Components vary by site.) Minneapolis Kids Jr -Minneapolis Kids offers full-day school year Pre-K child care for four-year-old preschool children at select sites. For more information about our programs, rates, and fees please visit our Minneapolis Kids Website.