KidsPark (Kidspark)

KidsPark (often shown as Kidspark) is a state-licensed, nonprofit drop-in/hourly child care provider based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that serves infants through pre-K children. It began as a program of the Macalester-Groveland Community Council and is organized as an independent 501(c)(3) (EIN 45-3301866). In recent years KidsPark returned to standard operations after pandemic-related adjustments (notably in 2021–22) while slightly modifying hours to allow for additional paid staff training. The organization continues to be a donor-facing charity with public Form 990 filings (most recent fiscal-year data show revenue of about $133,862 and expenses of about $141,249 for the fiscal year ending August 2024) and a named executive director leading programming and operations. KidsPark operates as a small, community-focused program emphasizing relationship-based care, developmentally appropriate play (Reggio Emilia–influenced practices cited in program materials), and flexible hourly access for families in the Twin Cities area.