Free childcare
during school closures
We know how difficult it can be to find safe, reliable childcare for scheduled 1-day school closures like conference prep days. It’s even harder when the closure is unexpected and with no end date. We are here to support families during these times.
Students in pre-K (age 4-5) through grade 8* who attend St. Paul Public Schools are welcome to attend.
Participation is possible by pre-registration only and space is limited.
* Older middle-schoolers and high-schoolers may attend as volunteers.
Scheduled days off
Children are welcome to join us any time between 7:30am and 4:30pm on scheduled days.
In the 2024-25 school year, we will be open:
- Oct. 3 & 25
- Nov. 8
- Jan. 20 & 27
- Feb. 17
- March 7 & 28
- April 18
Student Spot will not open for MEA, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.
Volunteer to join the fun
Student Spot can’t happen without lots of helpers. From picking up snacks to supervising the lunchroom to getting messy in the Creative Workshop, we have something for everyone to do.
Support Student Spot
Help us make the kids' time extra fun and creative by grabbing something from our Amazon wish list. Every little bit makes a big difference!
Contact Us
Student Spot is program of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Snelling Ave. S, in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul. It is offered in partnership with Macalester College.
Have questions? Email Student Spot director Emily King with questions or leave a phone message for Student Spot at 651-300-9612.
