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 Tuesday after negotiations between the city’s public school district and its teacher’s union on a new contract failed. There is no immediate indication when talks might resume.

During the strike all classes pre-K through 12th grade and Transition Plus classes will be canceled. That puts more than 30,000 kids out of classrooms and about 4,000 teachers and staff out of work. 

Here’s are some resources for families in need of child care or other support while classrooms are closed. Have a resource to share? 

Let us know here and we may add it to this guide.

a document of resources for child care and other needs.

Among the child care options listed by the district are the 

, with three locations in Minneapolis. The programs are free but registration is required and space is limited. 

 locations in Minneapolis will be providing child care, with a cost of $12 a day at the Northside location and $45 a day at the Blaisdell location. Registration is also required. 

 is making 10 “hub sites” with activities available to kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade from noon to 9 p.m. each weekday. Space is limited and 

 for any children dropped off before 3 p.m. 

The board’s 37 other centers will provide 

 available 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at certain locations. 

will be open to 20 students — first come first served — from noon to 3 p.m. daily. Snacks and activities will be provided.

 are still open to help meet physical and mental health needs. 

 provides confidential health services and resources are available in multiple languages. 

The district also highlighted some educational programs taking registrations and providing activities during weekdays, though some come with a slightly higher price tag.

 has an educational camp for students kindergarten through 5th grade, running daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $255 a week. Snacks are provided but students should bring a packed lunch. 

 is hosting a series of pop-up camps for students K-5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $64 a day.

Another resource serving grades K-5 is the 

The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the price per child varying depending on the hours you choose. The Center provides breakfast and a snack but kids should bring a packed lunch. 

If you’re able to bring your kids to Edina, 

 has a day camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids ages 6 to 15. The cost is $89 per day. The program teaches kid coding and other tech skills. 

is offering day camp options for parents in need of care during the strike. Their programs are focused on helping kids express themselves by creating art. Prices vary by program. There is a masking requirement when indoors.

A meal bag with breakfast and lunch will be available for 

 starting Wednesday, with individual schools sharing details and hours directly with families. 

 around Minneapolis. These bags of nonperishable food items are for students as well as families and individuals. Hours vary by location so 

is a nonprofit organization that is offering takeaway meals to families in need at several locations around Minneapolis and across the metro area. They have an 

 where you can check time and location of services.

 provides free meals to the public every day for lunch, noon to 1 p.m.

If you are able to keep your children at home but are looking for some engaging and educational activities for them to focus on, here are some suggestions from educators, listeners and our 

Comcast and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation board art partnering to offer 10 “

” that will have free WiFi access available.

Families can also apply for a $30 credit toward their internet bill through the 

. The credit can be used toward Comcast’s 

 service for free internet, learn more on their 

Sara Porter

Author

While Minneapolis educators are on strike, many families are looking for alternatives for child care, daily meals and educational activities. Here are a few resources that can help.

People hold signs and walk along the sidewalk.

Child care, meals, activities: Parent resources during Minneapolis educators strike

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