ACES is a fun, educational and recreational child care program for school age children aligning with MAPS Elementary Schools and Early Learning Department. ACES locations are Certified Child Care Centers under the Department of Human Services, subject to the standards of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245H. Under this certification, ACES adheres to strict guidelines in the areas of health and safety standards, emergency preparedness, staff training, staff to student ratios and maximum group sizes.