Education2026-03-31
How a Minneapolis child care center survived an ICE surge — and is moving forward
MINNEAPOLIS — On a frigid February afternoon at a Spanish-immersion child care center, toddlers grabbed puffy coats out of cubbies as parents helped them pull on mittens and hats before heading home. In an office down the hall, Michael, the husband of the center’s director, stared intently at a com
By The Hechinger Report

A Minneapolis child care center navigated a surge in ICE immigration enforcement activity in its neighborhood, continuing to serve families despite the climate of fear. The center's story illustrates the resilience of community institutions under pressure.