Hospitals
	Children's Hospitals
	Pre-Natal & Birth Support
	Breastfeeding
	Fitness/Wellness
	Parenting Support & Information
	Especially For Dads
	Especially For Moms
	Child Care - Resources & Referrals
	Nanny and Au Pair Services
	Drop-in Child Care
	Sick Child Care
	Hotlines

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
651-262-3333
www.allina.com

Affiliated Hospitals:
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 E. 28th St., Minneapolis
612-863-4000
www.abbottnorthwestern.com

Mercy Hospital
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids
763-236-6000
www.mercyunity.com

St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee
952-403-3000
The Family Birth Place at St. Francis
952-403-2062
www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

United Hospital
333 N. Smith Ave., St. Paul
651-241-8000
The Birth Center at United
 651-241-6290
www.unitedhospital.com

Unity Hospital
550 Osborne Rd., Fridley
763-236-5000
www.mercyunity.com
Classes include: All About Babies, Birth and Parenting Preparation plus Refresher courses, Breastfeeding Preparation, Expectant Fathers and Expectant Grandparents, Expecting Multiples, Healthy Pregnancy, Infant Massage or CPR, New Brother/New Sister, Pregnancy After a Loss and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, Car Seat Safety, Yoga Fitness Prenatal, Small Talk, Taking Care of Baby Facility tours available. Not all classes are available at all locations.

FAIRVIEW
2450 Riverside Avenue
Fairview On Call at 612-672-7272
www.fairview.org

Affiliated Hospitals:
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
Fernbrook Lane & County Rd 81, Maple Grove
763-898-1000

Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South, Edina
952-924-5000

University of Minnesota Medical Center
612-273-3000

Riverside Campus:
2450 Riverside Ave, Mpls.
612-273-6002
University Campus: 500 Harvard St., Mpls.
612-273-4087

Classes include: Birth & Parenting Preparation, Teen Birth Preparation, Refresher Childbirth Preparation, Cesarean Birth, Big Sisters/Big Brothers, Infant & Child CPR, Breastfeeding: Off to a Good Start, Twins, Triplets or More, Child Passenger Safety. Mom & Baby, The World of the Newborn. Meet a Pediatrician, Maternity Unit tours available.

HEALTHEAST CARE SYSTEM
HealthEast Care Connection:
651- 326-2273
www.healtheast.org

Affiliated Hospitals:
St. Joseph's Hospital
69 W. Exchange St., St. Paul
651-232-3000
www.stjosephs-stpaul.org

St. John's Hospital
1575 Beam Ave., Maplewood
651-232-7000
www.stjohnshospital-mn.org

St. Joseph's Hospital
69 W. Exchange St., St. Paul
651-232-3000
www.stjosephs-stpaul.org

Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Dr., Woodbury
651-232-0100
www.woodwinds.org
Classes include: Preparing for Birth–Online, Weekender, Refresher or 5-week class, New Brother, New Sister, Vaginal, Birth After Cesarean, Caring for Your Newborn, Dads to Be, Daddy & Me, Breastfeeding Basics, Becoming a Single Parent, Cesarean Birth, Prenatal Nutrition, Bringing Baby Home, HypnoBirthing, Sign Language for Hearing Babies & Toddlers.

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
701 Park Avenue, Mpls.
612-873-3000
www.hcmc.org
Prenatal Classes - for expectant mothers, fathers and siblings. Classes are designed to provide information to help everyone through the childbearing process and care of the newborn, plus breastfeeding instruction. A wide variety of times are available. Tours available.

HUDSON HOSPITAL
405 Stageline Rd, Hudson, WI
1-800-993-2325
www.hudsonhospital.org
Classes include: Childbirth Class – 5-week, Express or Refresher, Breastfeeding, Sibling Class, Personalized Teaching, Parents Education & Support Group, Sign Language for Preverbal Babies, Infant Massage, Family & Friends CPR, Babysitting Skills.

LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
927 W. Churchill St., Stillwater
651-439-5330
651-430-4510 Prenatal Ed
www.lakeview.org
Classes include Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Preparation Weekender Class, Childbirth Refresher, Breastfeeding Class, New Brother/New Sister, New Grandparent Class, Private Teaching. Tours of the Women’s Center available.

METHODIST HOSPITAL
6500 Excelsior Boulevard, Mpls.
952-993-5000
952-993-3454 – class info/registration
www.parknicollet.com
Classes include: Early Pregnancy-A Healthy Beginning, Preparing for Childbirth, Breastfeeding-A Special Experience, Welcome Back-Childbirth Refresher, Baby Care Basics, Safe Beginnings: Childhood Safety & Prevention. Tours available.

NORTH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
3300 Oakdale Ave N., Robbinsdale
763-520-5200
763-520-5830 classes or tours
763-520-1366 Family Birth Advocate
Lisa Brown
www.northmemorial.com
Classes include: Breastfeeding Your Newborn, Caring For Your Newborn, Cesarean Birth, Childbirth Preparation Classes (6 week series, 4 week series, 2 day seminar or Saturday Express), Teen Birth and Pregnancy, Multiples: Twins, Triplets, and More, Car Seat Safety, Basic Life Support for Infants and Children, Prenatal Yoga, Sibling Silly, New Dads Class, Infant Massage, Hypnobirthing.

REGINA MEDICAL CENTER
1175 Nininger Rd, Hastings
651-480-4100
www.reginamedical.org
Classes include: Early Pregnancy, Preparing for Birth, Big Brother/Big Sister, Refresher Class, Infant CPR. Visit the web site or call for more information and registration.

REGIONS HOSPITAL
640 Jackson St., St. Paul
651-254-3456
651-254-3580 Birth Center
651-254-2380 Lactation Support
www.regionshospital.com
Classes include: Childbirth, Prep-6 week session, Weekend Express or Refresher Series, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, Sibling Class, Bottle & Breastfeeding Classes, Infant CPR & Safety, Infant Massage, Becoming a Parent, Cesarean Childbirth, Sign Language for Hearing Babies. When selecting classes, plan to finish prenatal classes about 2 weeks before your anticipated delivery date.

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
www.childrenshc.org
Children’s Hospital – Minneapolis
2525 Chicago Ave., Mpls. 
612-813-6000
612-813-6117 – Emergency Room
612-813-6107 – Mpls. Children’s Clinic
612-813-7654 – Breastfeeding Resource

Children’s Hospital – St. Paul
345 N. Smith Ave., St. Paul
651-220-6000
651-220-6911– Emergency Room
651-220-6700 – St. Paul Children’s Clinic
651-220-6250– Breastfeeding Resource

Children’s – Roseville
Twin Lakes Health
1835 W. County Rd. C, Roseville
651-638-1670

Children’s – West Campus
6050 Clearwater Dr., Minnetonka,
952-930-8600

Children’s Clinics – Woodwinds
Woodwinds Oak Center
1825 Woodwinds Dr., Woodbury
651-232-6800

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics offer:
Family Resource Center
Minneapolis 612-813-6816
St. Paul 651-220-6368
Providing a referral, support, and information clearinghouse with helpful information for parents about parenting issues, including child development, child safety and community resources.

Parent Warmline – 612-813-6336
Telephone consultation for parents and others needing support, encouragement and practical advice that deals with behavioral issues and developmental (non-medical) issues with children.

Online Patient/Family Education Materials
www.childrenshc.org/Manuals/PFS/Alphabetical.asp
Information on medical conditions or procedures, first aid, and the like, with detailed
instructions about how to provide care at home, and when to call for medical advice.
Some topics offer links to Hmong, Somali, and Spanish versions.

GILLETTE CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE
200 University Ave. E., St. Paul
651-291-2848 
www.gillettechildrens.org
Phalen Clinic: 435 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul
651-636-9443
Burnsville Clinic: 305 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville
952-223-340
Maple Grove Clinic: 9550 Upland Ln. N., Ste. 220, Maple Grove
763-496-6000
Gillette Minnetonka Clinic: 6060 Clearwater Dr, Minnetonka
952-936-0977
Gillette is internationally renowned for a level of pediatric expertise, offering innovative treatments for children and teens with disabilities and complex medical conditions since 1897.

SHRINER’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
2025 E. River Parkway, Mpls.
612-596-6100 
www.shrinershq.org
Shriners’ Hospitals provide high quality pediatric orthopaedic care and are open to all children. The highest quality hospital and medical care are provided at no charge to patients, families, or third parties.

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BODY-MIND EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHILDBEARING YEAR
612-332-7459
Classes in prenatal and post-partum Body-Mind Explorations. Instruction in experiencing the body-mind connection through movement, touch, yoga, toning and guided imagery.

CHILDBIRTH COLLECTIVE
612-309-6061
www.childbirthcollective.org
Offering information on doulas, midwives and other mother/birth support service providers as well as weekly parent topic meetings open to all. See web site for schedule and location near you.

COUPLE TO COUPLE LEAGUE
Minneapolis-St. Paul
612-721-3791
www.isd.net/couple
Couple to Couple League offers classes on Natural Family Planning (NFP) which is the practice of achieving or avoiding pregnancies according to an informed awareness of a woman’s fertility. NFP provides a medically safe, healthy, highly effective and very low cost method of planning your family. CCL also teaches ecological breastfeeding which typically provides over a year of natural infertility after childbirth.

HYPNOBIRTHING
HypnoBirthing is a safe way to help expectant mothers have their babies with the leastamount of pain. Hypnosis has been approved by the American Medical Association forthe reduction or elimination of pain since 1958.

New Family Beginnings LLC
Kalli Matsuhashi, MA, LPP, LPC
1620 Grand Avenue, St. Paul
14051 Burnhaven Dr, Suite 115, Burnsville
651-882-6234
www.newfamilybeginnings.com

North Memorial’s Oakdale Clinic
9825 Hospital Drive, Suite 205, Maple Grove
763-520-5830 registration
www.northmemorial.com

HealthEast
St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul
Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury
651-326-CARE (2273) registration
www.healtheast.org

ICAN
(International Cesarean Awareness Network)
1-800-686-ICAN
www.ican-online.org
Organization dedicated to improving maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, recovery support and promoting VBAC.

MARCH OF DIMES
888-MODIMES (888-663-4637)
TTY: 914-997-4764
Local: 952-835-3033
www.modimes.org
The Resource Center provides information on issues relating to pregnancy, childbirth and birth defects as well as standard referral services.

MINNESOTA BIRTH NETWORK
www.minnesotabirthnetwork.com
Online birth resource and information network for parents, birth groups and individualsto assist in finding beneficial local pregnancy and birth services promoting a wellness model of maternal care.

MINNESOTA MIDWIVES
www.minnesotamidwives.net
www.mnmidwife.org
Websites that offer descriptions of what midwives do and how to locate a midwife in your area.

PREECALAMPSIA FOUNDATION
945 Maplewood Lane, Suite 101, Mntka
1-800-665-9341
www.preeclampsia.org
This non-profit supports safe pregnancy and post-partum research, public education and offers patient support and prenatal information

PREMIER 4-D IMAGING
8120 Penn Av S, Ste 440, Bloomington
763-390-0292
www.premier4dimaging.com
Offering Elective 3D and 4D Ultrasound Services.

TEN MOONS RISING
651-216-6029
www.tenmoonsrising.org
Ten Moons Rising is committed to raising awareness about Prenatal Psychology and empowering parents to make informed birth and parenting choices that support wholeness in individuals, families and society.

WATERBIRTH RESOURCES
612-822-3263 - Vanessa
Tub rentals for labor and birth in hospitals or homes.

WATSCH INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION AGENCY
952-358-7353
www.wiaa.org
Offering complete adoption services in Bulgaria, China, Guatemala, Haiti and Kazakhstan and will be licensed in Vietnam Fall 2006. Also offering a program for those families interested in adopting a special needs child.

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Most of the hospital groups offer classes, information and consultation on breastfeeding. Check web sites or call your hospital for specifics.

BREASTFEEDING.COM
www.breastfeeding.com
Online resource for support, books, products and sharing the joys and concerns of breastfeeding.

THE BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ
www.breastfeedingcafe.com
Breastfeeding a baby is not always easy. This website is devoted to sharing information and support on childbirth, breastfeeding, mothering and the issues surrounding them.

LA LECHE LEAGUE
612-922-4996
www.lllusa.org/web/MNDak.html
Providing support, education and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed. Offering monthly meetings and consultations. Call or refer to the web site to find a group or contact near you.

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BABY BALLROOM
651-468-9763
1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul
www.babyballroom.com
Parents or caregivers can enjoy the fun  and exercise of learning to Ballroom and Latin dance with children newborn to age 2 as their partner! Kids enjoy the stimulating environment- from the mirrors to the music and the movement, along with parachute play and favorite songs.

JW TUMBLES
Edina/Galleria                952-922-2660
www.jwtumbles.com
Tumbling and gymnastics activity classes for ages 4 months through 9 years (both with and without parent). Unique fun-based classes' goals designed to enhance self-esteem, confidence and encourage children to live an active lifestyle.

MOTHERWELL MATERNITY FITNESS
Available at most YMCA locations
612-465-0450
www.ymcatwincities.org
Exercise, Yoga and Water classes taught by certified instructors designed to be comfortable and safe for all stages of pregnancy. Also includes a Shape up with Baby program for mother and babies from birth to 6-7 months old or until the baby is able to crawl. Open to members and non-members.

STROLLER STRIDES
1- 866-FIT-4MOM
www.strollerstrides.com
A total fitness program for new moms that they can do with their babies. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Offered at numerous local parks and malls – call or check for locations online.

THE LITTLE GYM
St. Louis Park/Edina        952-924-0083
Burnsville                        952-736-8496
Woodbury                        651-501-5822
www.thelittlegym.com
Offers year-round classes for children 4 months through 3 years in non-competitive motor skill development programs, such as gymnastics, sports skills and karate, taught in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

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BRINGING BABY HOME WORKSHOPS
Donna Corbo, Life Connections
651-208-0550
Currently offered through HealthEast and Stillwater hospitals. Taken as a four-part series or individually, the workshops use discussion, role playing, journaling, videos, and other techniques that help partners prepare for life with a baby and facilitate the creation of early strong emotional connections between parent and baby as well as parent and parent. Call for more information or to register.

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY & FAMILY SERVICES
1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul
 651-646-7771 or 800-952-9302
http://www.chsfs.org/
 Offers Parent Support Services whose goal is the prevention child abuse and neglect by providing families with ongoing support in setting goals towards self-sufficiency and building healthy family relationships; helping families to create family plans in order to reach those goals and connecting families to other resources in the community.  Service areas include Ramsey & Dakota (651-641-1300), Anoka (763-785-9222), and Chisago & Isanti (651-674-8596) Counties. 

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY CONSORTIUM
McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 270A
200 Oak Street, Minneapolis’
612-625-7849
www.cyfc.umn.edu
Offering resources, publications and workshops related to parenting and family issues, including online information and expert parenting advice. Includes links to numerous sites with resources for children and parents.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY
EDUCATION (ECFE)
651-582-8402
www.ECFE.info
ECFE classes are offered through public school systems to all MN families on a sliding fee scale. Parents attend two-hour classes with their children, ages newborn to 5. The first half hour is spent working on activities and free play with the children. Then parents separate for an information and discussion session with a parent educator, while the children have fun with the assistance of a licensed Early Childhood Teacher. Call or check the web site for a class in your area.

EARLY INTERVENTION CENTRAL INTAKE
Statewide: 1-800-728-5420
Minneapolis: 612-348-8687
Ramsey Co: 651-604-3700
South Suburban: 952-563-8900
West Suburban: 952-933-4769
If you have questions or concerns about how your child is developing, learning, listening, playing, hearing, talking, moving, seeing or behaving call the above number for your area. Services offered at no cost to families of children birth to 5 include information, support and referrals.

HELPING HANDS
Serving Metro-wide
612-701-3370
www.newborndoula.com
Offering Postpartum Doula services that include helping to teach you about your newborn, supporting your breastfeeding choices, tips and coping strategies for your family and helping keep your home tidy. Specializing in: Multiples (twins and triplets), Overnights and Special Needs.

MOTHERING MAGAZINE
800-984-8116
www.mothering.com
Mothering–The Natural Family Living Magazine, celebrates and supports the philosophyof natural birth, parenting and family living. Offering news, resources, articles, bookreviews, a discussion forum and more, can be found online or available by subscription.

MULTIPLES
Twin Cities metro area groups provide information, friendship and support to current and expecting moms of multiples. Members share parenting tips, hear speakers, take outings and enjoy being mothers of multiples.

St. Paul Mothers of Multiples:
952-953-7342
www.stpaulmoms.org

MN Valley Mothers of Multiples
Burnsville: 952-953-7177
www.mvmom.org

Multiple Connections, Golden Valley:
952-953-7365
www.twintopics.org

Northside MOMs: 763-434-0555
www.northsidemoms.org

MY HEALTHY BEGINNING                                        
612-418-3801
www.myhealthybeginning.com
Local holistic living resource publication for birth and beyond.  Connecting parents to businesses interested in helping families integrate a more natural approach to living. Publication includes local resources, seasonal health topics and recipes.

PACER’s EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT
8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis
952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY)
800-537-2237 (toll free)
www.pacer.org
When a child is born or diagnosed with a disability or developmental delays, the parents may not know where to turn. PACER Center, a statewide parent center, can help. Its Early Childhood Family Information and Resource Project offers free information and resources to Minnesota families of children with disabilities from birth through age 5.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS
(Formerly MELD)
612-332-7563
www.parentsasteachers.org
Bringing parents with common needs and concerns together into peer-led discussion groups. Meetings are free and childcare is provided. Programs include: Born to Learn, Meld for – Young Moms, African American Young Moms, Young Dads, Growing Families, la Nueva Familia, New Parents and East African Parents.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS
Roseville
952-953-7100
www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Providing single parents and their children with an environment of support, friendship and an opportunity for exchange of parenting techniques while having fun.

PEDIATRIC HOME SERVICE
651-642-1825
www.pediatrichomeservice.com
An independent home care company which provides specialized health care to technology-supported children in their homes.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE MINNESOTA
1-800-CHILDREN
www.familysupport.org

Circle of Parents Support Group
1821 University Avenue W.
Suite 202-S, St. Paul
1-800-621-6322 or 651-523-0099
A free support group for parents who are frustrated by parenting, have been abusive to their children or are afraid they will become abusive. Each chapter provides free concurrent children’s groups, led by trained group leaders to promote self-esteem, teach non-violent conflict resolution skills and encourage positive social behavior.

ROCKABYE RENTALS
Saint Paul                        651-493-9454
www.rockabyerentals.com
Guests with kids coming to visit? This local company rents cribs, high chairs, strollers, monitors and other baby and toddler gear. Includes delivery, setup and pickup.

SMALL TALK
612-889-0789
www.signlanguageforbaby.com
Sign language for hearing babies and toddlers. Babies can understand language before they are able to speak! Teach signing to promote understanding & decrease frustration. Classes for new parents & day care providers.

TWIN CITIES ATTACHMENT
PARENTING, INTERNATIONAL
651-552-6795
www.orgsites.com/tn/twincitiesaspi
API support groups offer a means of learning attachment parenting, a place to share ideas and ongoing child rearing concerns, and a safe haven where parents can communicate openly about their choices. Open to all interested families.

VACCINE AWARENESS MINNESOTA
3411 Winnetka Ave. N., Crystal
763-593-9440 – Chris Abel
www.vaccineawarenessminnesota.org
Vaccine awareness and support group formed to educate parents about making informed, independent vaccine decisions.

WORKING FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Degree of Honor Building
325 Cedar Street, Suite 250
Saint Paul
651-293-5330
www.etl.mnchildcare.org
A unique business/education partnership providing educational seminars at business sites on issues affecting work and family.  Also offering a free lending library on topics throughout the life cycle and childcare computer database available. In partnership with St. Paul Schools and ECFE.

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FATHERSFIRST
612-384-7078
fathersfirst@gmail.com
Offers support groups and workshops on parenting, paternity, anger management and custody. Additional services include a family law clinic and housing or employment referrals. Sliding fee scale.

MINNESOTA DADS AT HOME
www.mdah.org
Offering fun, support and friendship to stay-at-home dads. Groups span the Twin Cities & western Wisconsin and offer monthly events, play groups and Dad’s night out Call to locate a group in your area.

MINNESOTA FATHERS & FAMILIES NETWORK
161 Saint Anthony Ave, Suite 845, St Paul
651-222-7432
www.mnfathers.org
A statewide network supporting programs and public policy to enhance the responsible involvement of fathers in the lives of children, families and the community. Includes a Minnesota Fatherhood Services Directory.

RESOURCE CENTER FOR FATHERS & FAMILIES
Blaine, Burnsville, Crystal, Hopkins,
Mpls., St. Paul
763-783-4938
www.resourcesforfathers.org
Programs to enhance the role of father in full partnership with their children. Anger groups, parent education, family law seminars, support groups, relationship classes, information and referrals. Sliding fee scale.

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MOMS CLUB
www.momsclub.org
The clubs offer support and daytime activities for full or part time stay-at-home moms and their children. In addition, groups sponsor a monthly Mom’s Night Out and various community service opportunities. Call or check online for a chapter near you.

MOMS NETWORK
651-423-4036
www.momsnetwork.com
Resources for work-from-home moms and for those looking to work at home.   Offers ideas, networking, free advertising and promotion along with work at home ideas and home business profiles. Plus information on balancing home and family life including tips, recipes, free crafts, coloring pages, ecards, and more.

MOTHERS AND MORE
Central Minnesota: 952-456-2174
St. Paul: 651-204-2107
Twin Cities East: 651-204-0071
www.mothersandmore.org
Provides opportunities for mothers to connect with one another in ways that assist them in developing their unique identities as women and help them move more confidently through the transitions that affect their family, work and life. See web for local chapters.

MOTHERS’ CONNECTION
Western Suburbs of Minneapolis
www.mothersconnection.info
Providing year-round social activities for working and stay at home moms and their preschool children.

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ADULTS & CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
2885 Country Drive, St. Paul
651-481-9320
www.acainc.org
This non-profit offers a comprehensive package of resources and services designed to meet the changing needs of child care professionals, parents, and the community. Providing child care referral services for parents statewide.

CHILD CARE AWARE
1-800-424-2246
www.childcareaware.org
A toll-free hotline for parents who need child care information and assistance. It provides a link to childcare resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies and free information for parents including brochures and tips on recognizing and choosing quality childcare.

DAYCARE MATCH
1-608-663-5545
www.daycarematch.com
Online directory of local child care openings, daycare listings, babysitters and nannies. Offering thorough child care provider profiles, including photos, education, experience, hours, cost and more - making the search for daycare easier.

EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE & TRAINING CENTER
4048 28th Ave. S, Mpls
612-721-0112
www.ecrc1.org
Offers computerized listings and availability of child care throughout Hennepin County plus resources for parents of children with special needs and a variety of culturally propriate programs and parenting support services.

CAREER LIFE ALLIANCE
900 W 128th St, Burnsville
952-894-0727
Resource and Referral.

MINNESOTA CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL NETWORK
380 Lafayette Road, Suite 103, St. Paul
651-665-0150
Toll free: 1-866-201-9811
www.mnchildcare.org
Statewide information on where and how to find child care, as well as assistance to new and current providers.

NAEYC
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1-800-424-2460
www.rightchoiceforkids.org
Accreditation offered to childcare centers that meet the association's 10 standards of excellence. Search by area to find local accredited centers.

RESOURCES FOR CHILD CARING
10 Yorkton Court, Saint Paul
2021 East Hennepin Ave., Ste. 250, Minneapolis
651-641-0305
www.resourcesforchildcare.org
Assisting parents in identifying and locating the best daycare for their children and providing assistance to parents who need help paying for childcare. Serving Washington, Ramsey and Anoka counties.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND NANNIES
952-431-4100
www.aboveandbeyondnannies.com
Full or part-time, live-in or out and specialized sitting service.

COLLEGE NANNIES & TUTORS
Edina/Minneapolis/Eden Prairie 952-285-7667
Maple Grove 763-420-2872
Shorewood 952-401-9051
St. Paul/Southeast Metro 651-209-3095
Wayzata 952-476-0613
Woodbury 651-209-8759
www.collegenannies.com
Active role models for active children. Full or part time experienced, loving nannies.

CULTURAL CARE AU PAIR
800-333-6056
www.culturalcare.com
International young women and men to travel to the United States for one year and provide childcare for American families. Competitive price regardless of family size, personalized matching and local support.

EUR AU PAIR
952-476-4236
www.euraupair.com
Locally based au pair program providing live-in childcare. Flexible, legal, 45 hrs/wk. Lowest program cost with a per family, not per child cost.

NANNIES FROM THE HEARTLAND
763-550-0219
www.nanniesheartland.com
Caring, supportive professional placements. A full service agency.

NANNY PROFESSIONALS
651-221-0587
www.nannyprofessionals.com
Offering long term or temporary placement, full or part-time, vacation placement and baby sitting.

SITTERCITY
www.sittercity.com
Parent/babysitter matchmaking website with over 150,000 sitters and nannies in the US and over 4,000 in the Twin Cities area. Search sitter profiles by rate, location, availability, special qualifications and 30 other criteria.

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CLUB KID
Centennial Lakes Plaza, Edina
952-831-1055
Ridge Square North, Mtka
952-545-1979
www.clubkidfun.com
Accepting children 16 mo. To 10 yrs. on an hourly basis. No appointment required.

KIDSPARK
1961 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul
651-695-4008
www.kidsparkdropin.org
A licensed, drop-in child care facility that operates as a parent co-operative. A reservation is required.

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HEALING TIME
651-430-3320

HENNEPIN HOMECARE
763-521-0072
www.hennhomecare.com
Serving Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, and Washington Counties and may be able to accommodate other locations outside of these areas- please call.

HOMECARE
763-425-5959
www.hennhomecare.com
Serving Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, and Washington Counties and possibly able to accommodate other locations outside of these areas- please call.

JACK AND JILL SITTER SERVICE, INC.
651-429-2963
Serving the entire Twin Cities Area.

UNDER THE WEATHER SICK CHILDCARE CENTER
8590 Edinburgh Centre Dr., Brooklyn Park
763-425-5959
www.undertheweathersickchildcare.com
Minnesota's only licensed center devoted solely to sick childcare. Offers care services to children with minor illnesses ages 16 months - 12 years at Center location or in their homes. After hours care available.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission   800-638-2772
Up-to-date information on product recalls and safety issues.

Crisis Intervention Center  612-873-3161
Serves those in emotional crisis with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis counseling, assessment, and referral.

First Call for Help  211 or 651-291-0211 for cell users
Information specialists can connect you to over 40,000 community resources including childcare, counseling, transportation and much more.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery  763-591-0100
Offers a safe place for kids, overnight respite childcare, and referrals for parents at the end of their ropes.

Poison Control  800-222-1222
Connects to medical professionals who are specially trained to assist in poisoning emergencies.

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